Hey Meta, where do the images taken by smartglasses end up? // The emotional labor behind AI According to an investigation published on February 27, 2026 by
An investigation revealed that Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses collect video, audio, and image data that is processed by human workers employed by Sama, a Meta subcontractor based in Kenya. These workers have reported viewing intimate and private moments of individuals unaware they were being recorded. This practice highlights the often-unseen emotional labor and psychological toll on data labelers who train AI systems, as detailed by individuals with experience in these roles. AI
IMPACT Highlights ethical concerns and potential privacy violations in AI data collection and processing, impacting user trust and regulatory scrutiny.