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● TRACKER Updated 30d ago · 5 sources tracked

Instagram promised to remove harassing Meta glasses videos. I keep finding them.

Despite promising to crack down on Meta glasses creeps, Instagram still hosts numerous videos showcasing the harassing use of Meta's AI glasses, primarily targeting women. A month after vowing to take action, dozens of such videos remain on the platform.

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  • ✓ Women continue to be primarily targeted by the harassing use of Meta's AI glasses.
  • ✓ Instagram promised to remove videos showcasing the harassing use of Meta's AI glasses but many remain on the platform.
  • ✓ Meta's AI glasses have been used for stalking and harassment.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 5 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Further evidence emerged that Instagram has not fulfilled its promise to remove videos showcasing the harassing use of Meta's AI glasses.

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  1. Instagram Fails to Remove Harassing Meta Glasses Videos

    Despite promising to crack down on Meta glasses creeps, Instagram still hosts numerous videos showcasing the harassing use of Meta's AI glasses, primarily targeting women. A month after vowing to take action, dozens of such videos remain on the platform.

    Why it matters

    The issue revolves around Meta's AI glasses, which have been used for stalking and harassment, predominantly against women. This has raised concerns about the company's ability to effectively moderate its platforms and protect users from harmful content. The problem highlights the challenges tech companies face in balancing user freedom with the need to prevent harm.

    What is confirmed

    • Women continue to be primarily targeted by the harassing use of Meta's AI glasses.
    • Instagram promised to remove videos showcasing the harassing use of Meta's AI glasses but many remain on the platform.
    • Meta's AI glasses have been used for stalking and harassment.

    What to watch next

    • Meta's response to the ongoing issue
    • Changes in Instagram's content moderation policies
    • Evidence of effective removal of harassing videos
    Sources used for this update (5)
    1. The Irish Times — Women continue to bear the brunt of bad tech decisions
    2. businessinsider.com — Instagram vowed to crack down on Meta glasses creeps. A month later, it was easy to find dozens of the videos still up.
    3. extremetech.com — Meta's 'Pervert Glasses' Are Absolutely Being Used to Stalk Women, Study Reveals
    4. People Management — Are smart glasses a ‘covert’ legal threat for employers?
    5. Digital Trends — Meta promised to stop creepy AI glasses videos, but they’re still all over Instagram
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