Meta has disabled the cameras on thousands of its connected glasses after identifying attempts to manipulate the devices, the company confirmed. These glasses, often referred to as "pervert glasses" in online discussions, have sparked controversy due to reports of users secretly filming others without their consent. A blinking white LED is supposed to indicate when the glasses are recording, but some users found ways to hide or disable this light. In July, Meta announced that it would disable photo and video functions for users who attempted to block the indicator light. A recent software update has further strengthened these measures, causing the camera to stop functioning entirely if the LED is covered during a recording. According to Meta, less than 0.1% of its users have been identified as attempting to manipulate the camera system, which would translate to several thousand users, though exact numbers are not available. Alex Himel, Meta’s vice president for augmented reality, explained that a new update prevents users from bypassing the LED indicator. "The camera does not start recording if the LED is covered, but some people attempt to bypass this measure by starting the recording before covering the light," Himel said. "A fix is currently being deployed: the camera will now stop functioning if the light is covered during a recording." The rise of connected glasses has led to growing concerns about privacy and ethical use. Some users avoid wearing the devices due to fears of being perceived as intrusive or predatory. Legislators are pushing for regulations to govern these technologies, while critics highlight privacy risks and Meta’s integration of facial recognition features. In Europe, some countries are considering a complete ban on the product due to regulatory pressures. Meanwhile, a class-action lawsuit in the United States accuses Meta of misleading users about data privacy practices. The controversy surrounding these glasses has led to real-world consequences, including cases where young women were filmed without consent and later subjected to online harassment. In response, a popular nightclub in New York has threatened to permanently ban anyone entering with the glasses, and a chain of pubs in the United Kingdom has also prohibited their use. In August 2026, the glasses faced new scrutiny after a viral video showed a patient confronting a doctor for wearing Meta-connected glasses during a private physical examination. Although the doctor claimed no recording took place, the presence of a built-in camera in such a sensitive setting raised serious concerns about privacy and consent. Some healthcare facilities have already banned these devices, calling them "dangerously intrusive," and calls for a complete prohibition are growing.