Meta even turned off the camera, but the privacy backlash over its smart glasses has intensified

Meta has moved to block camera workarounds on its smart glasses and remove problematic content, but privacy concerns keep growing.

Critics say the issue is not just misuse by users, but broader worries over recording, data use, and possible surveillance.

As smart glasses spread, privacy backlash could shape regulation, consumer trust, and the pace of market growth.

The debate also affects competition among Meta, Google, Samsung, Apple, and other players in the wearable AI race.