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Law enforcement agencies across the United States express concern over covert recording by Meta smart glasses

Law enforcement agencies from Maine to California are increasingly concerned that Meta smart glasses could be used to secretly record officers and facilities without consent. The New York police department’s counter-terrorism unit issued a memo warning that the glasses may appear as ordinary eyewear, allowing detainees to conduct surveillance on police routines and cell layouts.

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Federal agencies have also responded to these concerns. The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency announced that smart glasses qualify as body-worn cameras, which means they are prohibited in the federal workspace to prevent the user from unintentionally capturing sensitive information. Meta has implemented software updates to address the issue of people tampering with the recording indicator lights. The company confirmed it has disabled the cameras on thousands of devices where the light was physically drilled out. While Meta spokesperson Dina El-Kassaby stated the glasses are designed to be noticed, the company continues to roll out updates to ensure the capture LED reliably alerts bystanders.

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