Meta to Launch Camera-Free Smart Glasses at Connect Amid Privacy Push

Meta will unveil a camera-free smart glasses model at its Connect conference, responding to privacy concerns over AI wearables that can record without consent. The move follows strong sales of its camera-equipped glasses with EssilorLuxottica, which exceeded 7 million units last year, cementing Meta's lead over Chinese rivals like RayNeo and Xiaomi. The camera-free variant signals a strategic pivot to address regulatory and consumer backlash while maintaining market dominance.