# German Advocacy Group Files Criminal Complaint Against Meta Over AI Glasses

A German privacy advocacy group has filed a criminal complaint over Meta's AI-powered smart glasses, citing potential violations of data protection laws. The complaint focuses on the glasses' ability to record people without clear consent. This could lead to regulatory scrutiny of wearable AI devices in Europe.

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- [Hacker News](https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/german-advocacy-group-lodges-criminal-complaint-over-meta-ai-glasses-2026-08-12/) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:06:03 +0000