The Paris prosecutor’s office has launched a criminal investigation into alleged cases of sexual harassment involving smart glasses, according to Reuters. These devices, which include built-in cameras, are reportedly being used to secretly film women in public spaces without their knowledge. The recorded videos are then shared online without the victims’ consent, raising serious privacy and legal concerns. While the prosecutor’s office has not provided further details or named the specific brand of the glasses involved, the situation has drawn attention to Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses, which have been nicknamed "pervert glasses" in some media. Meta has faced backlash over the misuse of its devices, with critics accusing the company of enabling predators who use the glasses to secretly film and share content online. In response, Meta has taken steps to improve privacy features and is even exploring models without cameras. The cybercrime unit of the Paris prosecutor’s office recently tested these smart glasses to assess the legal risks associated with their use. Meanwhile, France’s data protection authority, the CNIL, has received growing concerns from companies about whether smart glasses should be banned in the workplace. The CNIL has recorded over a dozen complaints and had previously warned in May about the privacy risks posed by such devices. Meta’s smart glasses include a light indicator that activates when the camera is on, which the company has strengthened to improve transparency. However, e-Enfance, a child protection and internet safety association, criticized Meta for responding too late to these risks, arguing that the potential for abuse should have been considered before the devices were sold. The association stressed that simply seeing a light does not imply consent to being filmed, and users should always have the chance to understand and react to such situations. Véronique Béchu, director of the e-Enfance/3018 Association, called for stricter regulations on smart glasses from the start and urged online platforms to take a zero-tolerance approach to repeated violations.