Meta Sued Over AI Smart Glasses Privacy Claims Including Nudity And Sex

Meta is facing a lawsuit in the United States over privacy claims tied to its AI smart glasses. The case follows reporting that contractors reviewing footage from the devices may have accessed sensitive user content.

Good to Know

• A lawsuit claims Meta misled customers about privacy protections in its AI smart glasses
• Reports say contractors reviewed sensitive footage captured by the devices
• More than seven million Meta smart glasses were sold during 2025

The lawsuit was filed by Gina Bartone of New Jersey and Mateo Canu of California with representation from Clarkson Law Firm. Plaintiffs argue that Meta marketing promoted the glasses as “designed for privacy” and “built for your privacy,” which could lead users to believe captured footage would remain private.

However, a media investigation by Swedish newspapers reported that workers at a subcontractor facility in Kenya were reviewing recordings captured by the glasses. Sources said some footage included sensitive material such as nudity or people in private situations. Reports also suggested that Meta face blurring technology did not always function consistently.

The complaint names Meta and its manufacturing partner Luxottica of America, alleging violations of consumer protection laws. Plaintiffs claim users were not clearly informed that footage could be reviewed by contractors and that there was no option to opt out of the review process.

Meta told the BBC that contractors may review content shared with Meta AI in order to improve product performance. The company said this process is referenced in its privacy policies and AI terms of service. A U.S. policy document states that interactions with AI systems may be reviewed either automatically or manually.

Privacy Debate Grows Around AI Wearable Devices

The lawsuit also highlights growing concerns around smart glasses and other wearable AI devices that capture audio or video continuously. Critics have described the technology as a form of “luxury surveillance” as more consumers adopt products capable of recording daily life.

More than seven million Meta smart glasses were sold in 2025, increasing attention on how captured data is handled and reviewed.

Meta declined to comment directly on the lawsuit. Spokesperson Christopher Sgro said media captured by the glasses remains stored on the user device unless the owner chooses to share it. He added that contractors may review shared data and that filtering tools are used to limit access to identifying information.