A Hidden Feature in Smart Glasses Has HR Panicking—But There’s a Surprising Reason Some Can’t Ban Them

As smart glasses gain mainstream popularity, stealthy workplace recording capabilities are exposing companies to severe legal, privacy, and data security risks.

BY CHLOE ROSENBERG, FREELANCE WRITER

Illustration: Inc; Photo: Adobe Stock, Meta

After more than a decade of slow user adoption, smart glasses are finally taking off in popularity. There were more than three times as many Meta AI glasses sold in 2025 as the two previous years. But does the use of smart glasses in the workplace pose major privacy issues?

The most popular smart glasses are produced by Meta and promises several........

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