Lorde says Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses are ‘not sexy’

During a performance in Madrid, singer Lorde publicly criticized AI-integrated smart glasses, specifically targeting the Ray-Ban Meta collaboration. Her comments reflect growing public discomfort regarding privacy and the normalization of wearable recording technology.
Why it matters
The backlash highlights the cultural friction between tech companies pushing 'super sensing' wearables and public concerns over privacy and authenticity.
Lorde was performing at the Real Cool Festival in Madrid on Thursday and took some time during her set to speak out against AI glasses. While she didn’t specify any brands in particular, it’s likely she was taking a shot at festival sponsor Ray-Ban, which has collaborated with Meta on a pair of AI smartglasses.
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