Meta Platforms is facing a lawsuit in the United States over privacy concerns related to its AI-enabled smart glasses, following revelations that contractors reviewed sensitive user footage.

The legal action centers on allegations that Meta's marketing materials promised users privacy protections and control over sharing footage captured by the smart glasses. However, an investigation reportedly found that subcontractors were reviewing footage recorded by customers wearing the devices.

According to the lawsuit, the reviewed footage included sensitive content such as nudity and sexual activity, raising questions about the company's data handling practices and the extent of human oversight in processing user-generated content from the wearable devices.

The case highlights growing concerns about privacy safeguards in emerging wearable technology, particularly devices that can continuously capture video and audio in private settings. Smart glasses represent a new frontier in consumer technology, combining artificial intelligence capabilities with always-on recording potential.

Meta has not yet publicly responded to the specific allegations in the lawsuit. The company's smart glasses, developed in partnership with Ray-Ban, are marketed as AI-powered devices that can capture photos and videos while providing hands-free access to digital assistants.