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Smart glasses are deeply creepy. Why are celebrities like Kylie Jenner endorsing them?

Meta touts safety features – but for women, the dangers of these recording devices are obvious Imagine if every time you left the house, you couldn’t be sure that the stranger you met at a bar – or even the person walking by you in the street – wasn’t...

The Guardian BusinessJuly 17th, 2026 12:00 PM5 views2 min read
Smart glasses are deeply creepy. Why are celebrities like Kylie Jenner endorsing them?

Meta touts safety features – but for women, the dangers of these recording devices are obvious Imagine if every time you left the house, you couldn’t be sure that the stranger you met at a bar – or even the person walking by you in the street – wasn’t...

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What happened: Meta touts safety features – but for women, the dangers of these recording devices are obvious Imagine if every time you left the house, you couldn’t be sure that the stranger you met at a bar – or even the person walking by you in the street – wasn’t...

Why it matters: The update may affect readers following Meta, policy developments, markets, public services, or communities connected to the story. Our newsroom is tracking it because it fits the Meta desk and may develop further as more verified details emerge.

Context: The story was tagged by the source under Meta. Automated publishing systems can surface fast-moving stories quickly, but editorial review should still check names, figures, quotes, legal sensitivity, and local relevance before heavy promotion.

What to watch next: Look for official statements, confirmed timelines, responses from affected parties, and whether other credible outlets independently verify the same details.

Source attribution: The Guardian Business via theguardian.com. Original report: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jul/17/ai-meta-smart-glasses

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