Meta says it met Hong Kong privacy watchdog over AI-enabled glasses concerns

South China Morning Post - Nov 2, 2026

Meta Platforms has confirmed it discussed privacy concerns surrounding smart glasses with the Hong Kong watchdog, as the US tech giant’s AI-enabled eyewear goes on sale in the city amid mounting international scrutiny. The company briefed Hong Kong media on Monday, days after the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) warned that smart glasses could enable covert recording, excessive collection of personal data, and processing of sensitive information through AI. “We take...

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