Meta is reportedly working on a prototype of always-aware smart glasses that could record audio and capture images every few seconds, according to the Financial Times. The wearer would then be able to ask Meta AI questions about the captured audio and images.
The project, described as 'super sensing,' positions Meta to compete in the burgeoning always-on AI wearable market. Such a device would push the boundaries of ambient computing, embedding artificial intelligence into daily life in an unprecedented way.
The FT reports that raw footage and audio might not be stored by Meta or made available to the user. Instead, metadata from the recordings would be used for AI queries, according to sources familiar with the proposed system.
Privacy implications are immediate and significant. Always-on recording raises concerns about surveillance, consent, and data security, especially in public and private spaces. Regulators may scrutinize how Meta handles such sensitive data collection.
The prototype is still in development, and no timeline for a consumer release has been announced. Meta's previous ventures into smart glasses with Ray-Ban have seen mixed success, suggesting technical and social hurdles remain.