Science & Tech · Big Tech & Internet · 7 hrs ago
Meta says Ray-Ban smart glasses recording issue has been fixed
Meta says it has fixed a problem that caused its Ray-Ban smart glasses to record conversations.
Owners said recordings happened without them saying “Hey Meta,” the phrase used to activate the voice assistant.
Some users reported seeing the glasses’ recording light turn on, and one said the issue occurred with three pairs, including two generations.
Meta did not say what caused the problem, but said users can manage, review and delete voice logs in settings.
The reports add to privacy concerns about glasses that can record people nearby.
Earlier this year, an investigation found that videos recorded by the glasses were viewed by contractors in Kenya as part of work to label data for AI training.
Meta says the recording issue is resolved, but has not provided further details.
Meta says it has fixed an issue in which its Ray-Ban smart glasses recorded conversations without users intentionally activating them.
Owners reported that recordings or transcripts were made without saying “Hey Meta,” and some said the glasses’ white indicator light turned on.
One user said the issue occurred on three pairs of glasses, including second- and third-generation models.
Meta did not explain what caused the problem.
- Who
- Meta and owners of its Ray-Ban smart glasses.
- What
- The glasses reportedly recorded conversations without users intentionally activating them. Meta says the issue has been fixed.
- When
- Users reported the issue after a recent firmware update. Meta said it had been fixed by October 14, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- Not stated. Meta did not say what caused the issue.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Owners noticed that the glasses appeared to record some conversations without first waking the voice assistant.
Gizmodo reported that Meta said the problem had been fixed.
Mashable reported that Meta had confirmed the issue was resolved.
- Affected product
- Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses
- Reported devices
- Three pairs, including second- and third-generation models
- Activation phrase
- Hey Meta
- Indicator light
- A white light reportedly turned on during some conversations
- Status
- Meta said the issue had been resolved
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What people are saying
This issue has been resolved
People can manage, review and delete voice logs of their interactions with Meta AI via settings at any time.