When users take photos or videos with the smart glasses, they are sent to Meta’s cloud to be processed via AI. According to Meta’s own website, “all photos processed with AI are stored and used to improve Meta products, and will be used to train Meta’s AI with help from trained reviewers.”

Meta states this processing includes the analysis of objects, text and other contents of photos, and that any information “will be collected, used and retained in accordance with Meta’s Privacy Policy.” In other words, images uploaded to the cloud will be used to train Meta’s AI.

A joint investigation by two Swedish newspapers found that human contractors in Nairobi, Kenya, are reviewing footage recorded by the glasses, including some deeply private moments: people undressing, using the bathroom and more.

Since a policy update in April 2025, these are stored in Meta's cloud by default — and you can no longer opt out of that storage. Meta says recordings are kept for up to one year to improve its AI products.