Behind the Lens: Is Meta Using Your Smart Glasses Photos and Videos to Train AI?

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the cutting-edge, but potentially unsettling, world of Meta’s AI-powered Ray-Ban smart glasses. I use the term "potentially" because I like the tech, own the glasses, but am careful about what I have in front of me while using.

Here's the tea.

These sleek wearables come with a discreet front-facing camera, ready to capture photos not just when you ask it to—but also when its AI picks up on certain keywords. You might think you’re in control of your device, but what happens when your glasses are silently snapping photos and videos of your surroundings? And more importantly—what happens to those photos once they’re uploaded to Meta’s servers?

Here’s where things get murky. Meta was asked point-blank if they are training their AI models on these images, much like they do with public Instagram and Facebook posts. Their response? A cryptic, “We’re not saying either way.” This lack of transparency raises serious privacy concerns, especially when combined with the new AI features that can take passive photos, stream real-time video, and even analyze your surroundings—all without you consciously pressing a button.

Imagine casually asking your glasses to help you pick out an outfit, and in return, they capture and upload countless images of your personal space—your closet, your bedroom, maybe your body. What happens to those images after the AI assists you? Meta’s silence on this issue doesn’t offer much reassurance. As of now, the company refuses to confirm whether your personal photos are being used to train AI models. Maybe things will change moving forward, but right now, we’re left in the dark about how far Meta’s data collection goes with these devices.

In this episode, we break down:

• What Meta’s refusal to clarify means for user privacy.

• Why the ability to collect passive photos raises serious red flags.

• How real-time video streaming to AI models could be pushing the boundaries of personal data collection.

• Why Meta’s current stance should have you thinking twice about how your images are used.

While other tech companies like OpenAI and Anthropic have clear policies on not using customer inputs for AI training, Meta’s vague response leaves a lot to the imagination—and potentially, a lot of your personal data up for grabs. Tune in as we explore whether we’re ready for a world where AI sees and learns more about us than we ever intended.

This is a conversation you won’t want to miss, especially as wearable tech advances and privacy becomes a growing concern. As of now, Meta isn’t giving us answers, but maybe that’ll change. For now, let’s break down what we know—and what we don’t.

🔍 Are your smart glasses just another pair of AI eyes? Find out in this must-listen episode!

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Enjoy the journey and never stop making each day your masterpiece!

Mitch Jackson, Esq.
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