Meta updates AI-powered smart glasses to stop recording when LED is covered

Meta has announced a software update for its AI‑powered smart glasses that closes a privacy loophole allowing recordings to continue after the front‑facing LED indicator is covered. In a post on Threads, Alex Himel, Meta’s vice president of augmented reality, explained that the camera will now automatically stop if the LED capture light is obscured during an active recording. The glasses originally disabled the built‑in cameras when the LED was covered before recording began, but users discovered they could bypass the safeguard by starting a video and then covering the light, effectively recording without visual warning.

The new fix ensures the LED’s status is continuously monitored, terminating any ongoing capture the moment the light is blocked. By linking the recording function directly to the indicator, Meta aims to reinforce its privacy controls and address concerns raised by early adopters. The update, detailed by The Verge, reflects the company’s ongoing effort to align its wearable technology with established privacy expectations.