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Activist group hijacks London bus stops with fake Meta Glasses ads

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Engadget ·

An activist group replaced Meta's Ray-Ban ads at London bus stops with spoof versions featuring a 'They Live' optical illusion. The fake ads criticize the company's data collection practices. The stunt highlights growing public concern over wearable tech privacy.

Meridian48 take
The protest is a clever PR move, but it underscores real unease about always-on cameras that Meta has yet to adequately address.
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