Concerns are rising over Meta’s new AI-powered smart glasses, which experts say could pose serious risks to child privacy and safety. The device allows users to record photos and videos hands-free, raising fears that children could be filmed without consent and that such footage might be misused through artificial intelligence. Meta’s Vice President of Wearables, Alex Himel, said he used the glasses to record his daughter’s performance, highlighting their convenience. However, critics warn that the same technology could enable covert recording by malicious users.

Although Meta’s glasses display a small LED light when recording, most people remain unaware of this signal. Experts and child rights advocates warn that AI-generated fake content using children’s images is becoming a growing threat. The Internet Watch Foundation has cautioned that such material could normalize violence and increase real-world abuse. Some nurseries and schools have already banned the glasses over safety concerns.

Specialists are urging stronger privacy laws, clearer recording alerts, and accountability for misuse. They also recommend regulatory frameworks similar to those used for drugs or food to assess potential social harm before launching new technologies.