Main information
- Users can no longer refuse the storage of vocal records when using Meta’s artificial intelligence functions.
- All vocal interactions captured by the vocal assistant “Hey Meta” are automatically stored by default.
- Users must choose between the deactivation of the “Hey Meta” function and the loss of the features of the Hands Free, or the maintenance of control over voice records.
The next launch by Meta of his smart glasses Ray-Ban with AI in India has aroused controversy due to a revision of the Privacy Policy. The change eliminates the option allowing users to refuse storage of voice records when they use the AI functions of the device. Previously, users could choose not to record their vocal data. From now on, all the vocal interactions captured when the voice assistant “Hey Meta” is active will be automatically stored by default.
Although users can manually delete individual recordings via the device settings, this update raises concerns about continuous data collection and potential privacy violations. Meta explains that these recordings are used to improve its AI algorithms through various products.
The camera and the microphone are still on
In addition, the new policy activates the use of the default camera, by storing the photos and videos locally, unless Meta AI or the cloud -based processing is activated. Content sharing on platforms like Instagram or Facebook can cause data download to META servers for product development purposes.
In fact, users are now confronted with a dilemma: deactivate the “Hey Meta” function to keep control over voice records, but give up the features of hands -free AI, only retaining the basic capabilities of the camera and audio.
- Second generation Ray-Ban intelligent Glasses, with advanced features such as hands-free messaging, real-time translation and media capture, make their entry into a market where users can weigh the pros and cons between convenience and data confidentiality.
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