Pop Star's Critique Hits AI Wearables
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Lorde's public dismissal of AI glasses underscores growing tension over the authenticity and appeal of Meta's wearable tech.
During a performance at the Real Cool Festival in Madrid on Thursday, singer Lorde spoke out against AI glasses, telling the crowd, "fuck the glasses" and describing the devices as "not sexy." According to The Verge, Lorde expressed concern over the difficulty of discerning what is real, questioning whether people are wearing standard sunglasses or AI-enabled versions.
While Lorde did not name a specific brand, The Verge notes that Ray-Ban was a sponsor of the festival and has collaborated with Meta on AI smartglasses. The critique is particularly pointed given that Blackpink's Jennie, a Ray-Ban Meta AI ambassador, appeared on stage following Lorde and has been featured in Instagram advertising campaigns for the product, as reported by Stereogum.
This public backlash coincides with reports that Meta is planning to release "super sensing" glasses capable of continuous recording, according to The Verge.