Meta Chief Technology Officer Andrew Bosworth has pushed back against criticism of the company’s smart glasses, saying the conversation should not be driven by a small number of users who misuse them, Business Insider reported. During an Instagram AMA, Bosworth said most people use the devices in ordinary ways, similar to a smartphone camera, while benefiting from hands-free and more immediate access. He pointed to safeguards including an indicator light that signals when recording is taking place and measures designed to prevent recording when the light is tampered with. A recent software update addressed a loophole that had allowed users to begin recording and subsequently cover the indicator light while continuing to capture footage, and also affected devices whose recording lights had been permanently disabled or physically modified. Meta removes harassing material and can take down accounts when a user repeatedly engages in such behaviour, Bosworth said. The glasses have faced growing criticism, including the nickname "pervert glasses"; Norway’s government is forming a group to examine possible regulation of camera-equipped glasses, French prosecutors are examining a criminal probe involving sexual harassment and smart glasses, and some nightclubs and restaurants have introduced policies restricting their use. Meta prepares for its Connect conference, which begins on September 23, and is reportedly planning a camera-free version retaining audio and AI functions, with six built-in microphones for Meta’s AI chatbot and Muse.