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Activist group protests Meta smart glasses with fake London ads

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An activist group known as Everyone Hates Elon has placed unauthorized advertisements at London bus stops to protest Meta's smart glasses. These ads, which mimic Meta's branding, highlight concerns about user privacy and constant surveillance, with one ad featuring an optical illusion that transforms a model's face into a dystopian warning. The group's campaign draws parallels to the film 'They Live' and criticizes Meta's alleged plans for continuous audio and video recording with the glasses. AI

IMPACT Highlights public concerns regarding privacy implications of AI-powered wearable technology.

RANK_REASON This is a protest action targeting a product, not a core AI release or significant industry event.

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Activist group protests Meta smart glasses with fake London ads

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Karissa Bell) ·

    Activist group takes over London bus stops with fake Meta Glasses ads

    One features an optical illusion spoof of 'They Live.'

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