Instagram has implemented a new policy to ban videos filmed with Meta smart glasses that involve harassing strangers in public.The platform is targeting prank videos targeting service workers and pickup artist clips that exploit women without their consent.

Adam Mosseri, Instagram's head, stated that the company aims to prevent users from surreptitiously recording and sharing content that harasses others.Business Insider reports that two large pickup artist accounts were deactivated for violating this policy.Meta confirmed the accounts were removed for violating harassment content rules but did not specify enforcement details.The policy highlights growing concerns about privacy and ethical use of wearable technology.Comments from readers discuss the broader implications of such glasses, questioning their necessity beyond harassment scenarios.

Critics argue that similar issues have been addressed by action cameras for years, suggesting the policy may be more about controlling user behavior than addressing genuine privacy concerns.The incident underscores the ongoing debate about technology's role in public spaces and the responsibilities of platforms in moderating content.