Instagram vowed to crack down on Meta glasses creeps. A month later, it was easy to find dozens of the videos still up.

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   Instagram fails to remove Meta glasses creep videos

   A month after vowing to crack down on videos captured with Meta's smart glasses, Instagram still hosts dozens of them. Many of these videos appear to be used for stalking or harassing women. Despite the company's efforts, the content remains easily accessible.

   Why it matters

   Meta's smart glasses, which can record video discreetly, have raised concerns about privacy and stalking. Women are disproportionately affected by the misuse of this technology. The issue highlights the challenges of regulating and policing content on social media platforms.

   What is confirmed

   • Women continue to bear the brunt of bad tech decisions.
   • Meta's smart glasses are being used to stalk women.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Dozens of videos captured with Meta's smart glasses are still available on Instagram.

   What to watch next

   • Instagram's future actions to address the issue
   • Meta's updates on smart glasses features and safety measures
   • Regulatory responses to the misuse of smart glasses
   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. Campaign Asia — Gaze data: Smart glasses open new frontiers for ads and expose new risks for privacy
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