Ray‑Ban's new Meta glasses spark privacy concerns

Wearable technology like Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses is becoming increasingly popular. These advanced devices can translate texts, send messages, and even broadcast videos. However, the experiment conducted by the Harvard students revealed a darker side to these technologies. They discovered that with these glasses, one can obtain confidential personal information about random individuals simply by using their images. The experiment has sparked controversy and prompted reflection on safeguarding one's privacy in the digital age.

Two Harvard University students set out to experiment to illustrate how advanced technologies can impact privacy. They used Ray-Ban Meta glasses, a device that looks like regular eyewear but is actually equipped with a camera and microphones. The students developed an I-XRAY system, which allowed them to collect personal data from people whose faces were captured by the glasses' camera.

In just a few seconds, I-XRAY identified people based on their images using facial recognition technology and public databases. The experiment sparked significant controversy as the students were able to determine the names, surnames, and even addresses and phone numbers of random individuals they encountered on the street.

Ray-Ban Meta glasses are a technologically advanced device that appears innocent but can pose a risk to privacy. Thanks to the built-in camera and microphone and potentially artificial intelligence in the future, these glasses can do more than meet the eye. Harvard students demonstrated that with this technology, it is possible to record images and identify strangers within seconds.

By integrating facial recognition systems, public databases, and artificial intelligence, a glasses user could gather detailed information about people captured by the camera. As the experiment indicates, Ray-Ban glasses could become dangerous for obtaining personal data, such as names, addresses, phone numbers, and even insurance policies.