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Apple is reportedly worried about smart glasses, too
Yahoo Tech • • technology
Key Points:
- Apple plans to unveil its smart glasses at the 2027 Worldwide Developers Conference, with a broader release expected by the end of 2028, delaying the previously anticipated 2024 launch.
- The company faces challenges in overcoming privacy concerns and the negative public perception associated with smart glasses, largely influenced by Meta's controversial reputation in this space.
- Apple is expected to emphasize strong privacy protections for its glasses, avoiding features like AI training on user recordings and facial recognition, to differentiate itself from competitors.
- Meta recently launched lower-priced smart glasses but continues to struggle with privacy backlash, including bans on smart glasses in courtrooms and public concerns about harassment and facial recognition technology.
- Meta is taking steps to address content issues related to its glasses, such as removing harassment videos on Instagram, while denying active deployment of facial recognition features despite ongoing development efforts.
