Meta Testing Super Sensing AI Glasses: Will Always-On Cameras Kill Privacy?
Meta is reportedly testing a new AI feature called “super sensing” for its smart glasses that could make the devices far more aware of their surroundings. According to the Financial Times, the prototype could continuously capture audio and take photos every few seconds, allowing an AI assistant to help users remember things they saw or heard during the day. The reported feature could potentially answer questions such as where a user left their keys or what happened earlier, turning smart glasses into a more persistent memory assistant. However, Meta has not officially announced the feature or confirmed that it will reach consumers. The biggest concern is not what the glasses can remember, but what they could capture without other people knowing. Meta is reportedly considering keeping the recording indicator LED off while super sensing is active, which could make it difficult for bystanders to know when they are being recorded. Privacy concerns are already surrounding camera-equip...