Meta Platforms faces multiple class-action lawsuits. These lawsuits allege its AI-powered smart glasses, sold under the Ray-Ban brand, secretly record users and their surroundings. The recordings reportedly train Meta's artificial intelligence models.
The lawsuits were filed in federal court in San Francisco. They accuse Meta of misleading consumers. Meta marketed the glasses as "designed for privacy" while allegedly capturing sensitive audio and video without adequate consent.
The complaints claim Meta transmits highly personal footage to its servers. This footage includes moments in bathrooms and private conversations. Human contractors then review this data to label it for AI training. This practice allegedly contradicts Meta's privacy assurances. It also exposes users to significant risks.
An amended version of the lawsuit now includes "bystander" plaintiffs. These individuals were recorded without their knowledge or consent. This addition broadens the scope of the legal challenge.