Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Meta and EssilorLuxottica Over AI Glasses Privacy
What happened
A consolidated class action complaint, titled In re Meta AI Glasses Litigation, has been filed in San Francisco. The lawsuit names Meta Platforms and Luxottica of America, the U.S. arm of EssilorLuxottica, as defendants. The complaint alleges that the company's AI-enabled Ray-Ban and Oakley glasses recorded users and bystanders, sometimes after being accidentally switched on. The allegations further claim that this footage was sent to Meta's servers and overseas contractors for review and labeling to train the company's AI. Meta disputes these allegations.
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Why it matters
The lawsuit includes over 70 named plaintiffs, who seek to represent not only buyers and users of the glasses but also bystanders recorded by the devices. The complaint details alleged recordings made in private locations such as bathrooms, bedrooms, and doctors' offices. The allegations challenge the data collection and handling practices of the AI system.
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Who's involved
- MetaDefendant in the class action lawsuit regarding AI glasses privacy.
- EssilorLuxotticaDefendant in the class action lawsuit regarding AI glasses privacy and data handling.
- Ray-BanBrand whose products are central to the allegations in the class action suit.
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The entities involved
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Meta
American technology company
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EssilorLuxottica
Multinational eyewear and optical equipment company
Related events
- Smart glasses operate under U.S. privacy laws.
- New York has banned Meta smart glasses in state court buildings, while DHS explores controlled hardware prototypes from the company.
- Meta and OpenAI are competing in the AI market, with Meta utilizing Ray-Ban for its smart glasses platform.
- Apple plans new smart glasses to challenge Ray-Ban in the market.
- Meta and Google develop AI-powered glasses, which triggers public backlash and calls for regulatory bans.