Under this update, the camera will automatically stop working if the system detects that the user tried to hide or disable the white LED light that flashes while taking photos or recording video.
This light is the primary means of alerting others that the camera is working, so the company considers it an essential element that cannot be skipped.
Meta’s decision came after the spread of reports and video clips that showed some users covering up or modifying the recording light, which allowed them to film others without their knowledge.
This sparked a wave of criticism from privacy experts and digital rights organizations, who warned that the glasses could become a tool for unannounced surveillance if the recording indicator could be easily disabled.
Meta confirmed that the new update was designed to prevent these practices, so that the camera will not be able to record any image or video when it detects tampering with the lighting indicator, which aims to enhance the confidence of users and the public using wearable devices.
Meta explained that all of its smart glasses are equipped with a built-in LED light that turns on when taking photos or recording video, and that the company considers this indicator an essential part of its security and transparency system.
She added that the new update makes bypassing this system more difficult, and ensures that the camera stops if any attempt to hide or disable the light is detected. (Erm News)
