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Cyber● Low5d ago · Nov 2, 2026, 11:39 AM

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

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from South China Morning Post · East Asia

Meta Platforms has confirmed it discussed privacy concerns surrounding smart glasses with Hong Kong’s privacy 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 the processing of sensitive information through...

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