Meta to unveil camera-free smart glasses at Connect conference in California

Meta Platforms is expected to unveil new smart glasses at its annual Connect conference in Menlo Park, California, on September 23, including a pair without cameras. This move comes amid growing privacy concerns about AI devices that can record people without consent. The company faces competition from Chinese firms and has been sued over privacy issues. Analysts are skeptical that removing cameras will fully address concerns, as the glasses still have microphones. Meta may also launch new versions of its Ray-Ban glasses and augmented-reality glasses.