A regulator has contacted Meta following reports that staff viewed videos recorded by users of its artificial intelligence glasses. The videos were reportedly reviewed as part of content monitoring. Some of the footage included people using the toilet or having sex.

The reports state that the material was sometimes reviewed by a subcontractor based in Kenya. The review process was linked to improving or managing the AI system. It is not clear how many videos were viewed or how many people were affected.

The contact from the regulator follows concerns about privacy and data protection. AI-powered glasses can record video and audio through built-in cameras. Questions have been raised about how this content is stored, accessed and reviewed. Meta has not provided further details in the description available.