How Meta is trying to stop the backlash against its smart glasses

• Meta has introduced a software update and marketing campaign to address widespread privacy concerns surrounding its smart glasses.
• The eyewear faced severe backlash and was dubbed pervert glasses following viral videos showing people secretly filming others without consent.
• The latest update ensures the camera automatically stops recording if a user attempts to cover the external capture LED light during use.
• Meta's vice president for augmented reality, Alex Himel, confirmed that further updates will follow to stop people bypassing recording notifications.
• An accompanying marketing campaign emphasises that the capture LED clearly signals to bystanders when photos or videos are being taken.

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