Hobbyist Modifies Meta's Ray-ban Glasses to Disable Privacy Light | AI News Digest
Tech analysts have reported that Bong Kim, an enthusiast, has created a modification for Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses that turns off the LED light indicating when the device is recording. This alteration enables users to capture footage without notifying those around them, prompting serious concerns regarding privacy and consent. Originally designed to prevent unauthorized recording, the glasses aim to improve user awareness of their environment. Kim's service has gained traction among a growing customer base throughout the United States, revealing a troubling loophole in the privacy safeguards of wearable technology. As augmented reality devices become increasingly common, the ramifications of such modifications could bring into question established standards of consent and privacy.
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