Meta bans some Ray-Ban smart glasses footage from its own platforms amid privacy backlash

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Meta is facing significant public backlash over its Ray-Ban smart glasses, with critics raising concerns about privacy erosion and increased surveillance. The glasses have been misused by some individuals to secretly film strangers, including women being recorded without consent during unwanted advances. The situation has become severe enough that Meta is reportedly taking the unusual step of banning certain content filmed with the glasses from its own platforms. Business Insider reported this development on Thursday, highlighting the company's struggle to manage harmful use cases tied to its wearable device. The controversy underscores the broader challenge tech companies face when consumer hardware enables covert recording in public spaces.

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