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Bug turns one of the biggest fears about Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses into reality

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Briefings

A bug in Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses allows the AI assistant to record conversations without user consent, even when the 'Respond without Hey Meta' setting is off. Users reported this issue across three devices, with one Reddit user claiming the AI saves audio and text transcripts to their conversation history. The bug was reported in October 2026, and Meta claims it has been fixed, though the incident remains a significant privacy concern.

Key points

• Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses recorded conversations without the wearer's consent, occurring even when the 'Respond without Hey Meta' setting was disabled.
• A Reddit user named Kindly-Audience-137 reported the issue across three Meta Ray-Bans, with the AI assistant saving audio and text transcripts to conversation history.

Context

This incident highlights a privacy vulnerability in Meta's AI integration with smart glasses, where the AI can capture private conversations without explicit user permission, raising concerns about surveillance and data security.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single Reddit user's report; no other users or specific device models are confirmed. The bug was reported in October 2026, and while Meta claims it has been fixed, the timeline and resolution status remain uncertain.

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