Man accused of filming students without consent using Meta Ray-Ban glasses
An unidentified man reportedly used Meta Ray-Ban AI glasses to film female students at the University of San Francisco without their consent while making inappropriate comments. The university issued a campus alert after reports suggested the footage was being posted on social media platforms including TikTok and Instagram.
What happened
An unidentified man allegedly approached women at the University of San Francisco wearing Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses, made unwanted comments and inappropriate dating questions.
The man reportedly used the glasses' built-in camera to film students without their consent and posted the videos online on TikTok, Instagram, and potentially other social media platforms.
The University of San Francisco issued a campuswide alert warning students about the incidents and stating that no threats or acts of violence have been reported.
Reported impact
The university reported being unable to identify all students who appear in the videos posted online.
University officials urged affected members of the student body to report incidents to the USF Department of Public Safety.
Index analysis
The Ray-Ban Meta glasses feature a small camera activated by voice controls or a button, with a notification LED that blinks during recording but is not highly visible to those being filmed.
Governance controls
Meta advises users to act "responsibly" when using the glasses, stating: "Not everyone loves being photographed. Stop recording if anyone expresses that they would rather opt out, and be particularly mindful of others before going live."
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