Meta Sued Over Ray-Ban Smart Glasses: Workers Reviewed Private Footage

Meta is facing a new class-action lawsuit over its Ray-Ban smart glasses and their privacy practices. The lawsuit comes after an investigation by Swedish journalists revealed that workers at a Kenya-based subcontractor were manually reviewing footage captured by customers' glasses.

What Happened

According to the investigation, workers at the outsourced facility reviewed user footage that included sensitive and intimate content. This directly contradicts Meta's public assurances that the glasses' data would be handled with strict privacy protections.

Industry Impact

The lawsuit raises broader questions about AI wearable privacy that affect the entire smart glasses industry — not just Meta. As more companies launch glasses with cameras (including Samsung Galaxy Glasses), the industry will need to establish clearer standards for how captured data is stored, processed, and who has access.

The Electronic Frontier Foundation has also published guidance urging consumers to think carefully before purchasing or using Meta's Ray-Bans, citing ongoing surveillance concerns.

For buyers weighing their options, this is worth factoring into the decision. Read our full Ray-Ban Meta review for the complete picture.