Zuckerberg Skips Smart Glasses Backlash At Meta Connect
Madonna and Child — Jacopo Bellini, probably 1440s
What Happened
At Meta Connect 2026, Mark Zuckerberg unveiled new features for Meta's glasses and Muse AI assistant, including private processing for live translation and a future encrypted version of Muse. He did not directly address recent criticism of Meta Ray-Bans, which some critics have started calling "pervert glasses."
Why It Matters
Millions of these glasses are already out in the world, and Instagram's chief has had to publicly promise a crackdown on harassment filmed through them. Zuckerberg's pitch was about a private, secure future. The actual complaint is about the present, and what people are already doing with the cameras on their faces right now.
What's Next
Private processing starts with live translation; broader Muse encryption is promised for a later, unspecified release.