Lorde Speaks Out Against AI Glasses
Lorde, the renowned New Zealand singer-songwriter, recently expressed her disdain for AI glasses during a performance at the Real Cool Festival in Madrid. The event, which took place on Thursday, featured Lorde as one of the headlining acts, and it was during her set that she took the opportunity to voice her concerns about the growing trend of AI-powered glasses.
While Lorde didn’t explicitly mention any specific brands, her comments are likely aimed at Ray-Ban, which has collaborated with Meta on a pair of AI smartglasses. The comments were captured in videos shared on social media, and they have sparked a heated debate about the role of AI in our lives.
According to the videos shared on social media, Lorde began by thanking the crowd for their enthusiasm and participation in ‘something real.’ She then went on to say that it’s increasingly difficult to determine what’s real and what’s not, before launching into a scathing critique of AI glasses. ‘You don’t know if someone is wearing sunglasses or if they’re wearing those fucked up fucking… Can I just say, for the record, fuck the glasses. Don’t get the glasses. Not sexy,’ she exclaimed.
The comments come at a time when Meta is facing renewed scrutiny over its smart glasses. Despite the backlash, the company is reportedly planning to launch a pair of ‘super sensing’ glasses that continuously record. This move has raised concerns about the potential for mass surveillance and the erosion of our right to privacy.
Lorde’s comments have also drawn attention to the role of influencers in promoting AI-powered products. Blackpink’s Jennie, a Ray-Ban Meta AI ambassador, was seen following Lorde on stage at the Real Cool Festival. Jennie has been featured in advertising campaigns on Instagram and has appeared in a video screened between sets at the festival. Her involvement with Ray-Ban’s AI glasses has sparked debate about the influence of social media on our purchasing decisions.
As the debate around AI-powered glasses continues to gain momentum, it’s clear that Lorde’s comments have struck a chord. Her words serve as a reminder that we need to be cautious about the role of technology in our lives and that we must prioritize our right to privacy in the face of rapidly advancing AI capabilities.
The Real Cool Festival, which took place in Madrid, was a platform for artists to express themselves and connect with their fans. However, Lorde’s comments have overshadowed the event and sparked a wider conversation about the ethics of AI.
Meta’s plans to launch ‘super sensing’ glasses have raised concerns about the potential for mass surveillance. The company’s decision to proceed with the launch despite the backlash has sparked debate about the role of technology in our lives.
The collaboration between Ray-Ban and Meta on AI smartglasses has sparked debate about the influence of social media on our purchasing decisions. Lorde’s comments have served as a reminder that we need to be cautious about the role of technology in our lives.
