THE CRUNCH
Meta's smart glasses have sparked a debate over privacy and social etiquette, with a podcast host challenging Mark Zuckerberg's claims that the devices are similar to smartphones. The host argues that the glasses enable a form of passive recording that lacks the physical announcement of intent required by phones, potentially eroding social norms. Zuckerberg defended the product, citing existing communication about a
recording light
and camera placement, but acknowledged that millions of users may have missed these details. The host highlighted that Meta has already down-ranked videos made with the glasses when they are used to harass retail workers or women, questioning the value of the device given these negative use cases. The discussion centres on whether society should accept constant recording in a new form factor and what new rules might be needed to govern this technology.