Meta takes down a critical video about meta AI Glasses after filming at Meta
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Meta removed a satirical video by Roel Maalderink about its AI glasses after he filmed employees outside its Amsterdam office.
Dutch television producer Roel Maalderink, working with privacy foundation Bits of Freedom, posted a video on Facebook and Instagram where he wore Meta AI glasses to film employees outside Meta's Amsterdam office, asking their opinions on the device. Meta took down the video, citing potential bullying and harassment per platform guidelines. Maalderink, who has made satirical videos for ten years, said none of his prior videos had been removed. Bits of Freedom researcher Eva de Goeij said the removal shows Meta's power to control debate. The video remains on YouTube. The glasses have faced privacy concerns, with the Dutch Consumer Association calling for a ban.
What commenters are saying
The thread overwhelmingly criticizes Meta for hypocrisy, noting the company sells glasses designed to record people covertly but punishes someone using them as intended to film Meta employees. Top commenters highlight the irony that Meta essentially admitted its own product violates its harassment policy. A minority defends Meta employees as individuals not deserving harassment, but most argue the company created the problem. Commenters also note Meta allows far-right content and prank videos that antagonize people, contrasting this takedown.