Fck it Files: Smart Glasses

So this time we're talking about smart glasses, a.k.a. surveillance glasses.

I'm sure you've all heard of them, but just in case, I'll fill you in.

There's been a few generations of Ray-Ban smart glasses.

They first came out in 2020, and there's kind of been a slow rise in concern throughout the years.

I think it was in 2021 when European regulators started to step in and raise concerns.

The latest launch, which I believe was around June of this year, was launched with Kylie Jenner.

And she actually helped co-design these glasses.

And I think that's where we started to really see concern and a really mass outrage because, I mean, first of all, not everyone loves Kylie Jenner.

That's a good thing.

Yeah.

Another interesting thing, and you know something is officially a thing when Kmart launches a version of it.

Their ANCO brand has actually recently launched a replica of these smart glasses.

So naturally, the internet has been feeling a little bit pissed off.

And what I've seen is the loudest reactions have been really angry and scared.

And this is really landing as a genuine safety issue.

And of course, the loudest voices are from women because like with a lot of tech.

we end up taking the brunt of it.

So there's been words like stalker-like invasion of privacy and assault.

I've seen this come up again and again in the comments.

And again, it's really been coded as a women's safety issue.

And there's also a real frustration with Meta itself.

So there's actually a petition that's been going around to sign to ban these glasses.

And from what I can see in the comments, people aren't able to access that link.

It's been blocked.

Yeah, surprise, surprise.