Sam Altman says he doesn’t like smart glasses: 'I find it very uncomfortable talking to people with a camera and a light’
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has publicly expressed discomfort with smart glasses, citing privacy concerns regarding cameras and lights. This sentiment aligns with growing public pushback against smart eyewear, despite Meta's continued investment and sales growth in the sector.
Why it matters
The divide between tech leaders and consumer adoption of wearable cameras highlights ongoing societal debates regarding privacy and surveillance in public spaces.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is seen in sunglasses — definitely not smart glasses. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Sam Altman says he doesn't like smart glasses. Meta is finding that other people are feeling the same way. Let us know how you feel about about smart glasses. Mark Zuckerberg doesn't have to worry about Sam Altman coming for his glasses. "I find it very uncomfortable talking to people with a camera and a light," the OpenAI CEO told tech journalist Alex Heath during an interview for Heath's "Sources Podcast," which was published on Tuesday. Altman's feelings are becoming quite clear. When reporters asked him on the sidelines of last year's Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference if the sunglasses he was sporting were smart glasses, he was quick to set the record straight. "Absolutely not," he said. "I don't like smart glasses."
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