Meta's AI 'Perv Glasses' Now Come with Stupid Comcast-Esque Usage Restrictions
18 hours ago
- #AI ethics
- #subscription models
- #enshittification
- Meta has introduced rate limits on its AI smart glasses, requiring a $19.99 monthly subscription for unlimited use of the 'conversation focus' feature, which amplifies voices in noisy environments.
- The 'conversation focus' feature operates entirely on-device without needing internet or Meta's servers, making the rate limits technically unnecessary and likened to Comcast's usage caps.
- Privacy concerns have arisen due to reports of the glasses being used to video people without consent and potential facial recognition capabilities, leading to terms like 'perv glasses.'
- Critics argue Meta's move is an example of 'enshittification,' imposing arbitrary fees to boost earnings, similar to subscription models in other industries like automotive.
- The article highlights broader issues with Meta's AI investments and data center expansions, suggesting a bubble and debt concerns, with the company now considering renting out excess AI compute capacity.