AI Startup by Harvard Dropouts Creates Always-On Smart Glasses

2025-10-12 · TechCrunch AI · Original

Two ex-Harvard students, known for their controversial facial-recognition app, are now venturing into the smart glasses market. Their startup will offer glasses equipped with an always-on microphone, capable of recording conversations. This move comes after their involvement in developing a similar app for Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses that raised privacy concerns. The duo's history includes a track record of questionable actions, such as doxing random individuals. The new smart glasses are expected to stir up debate over privacy and security issues once again. Despite their controversial past, the Harvard dropouts are determined to make a mark in the AI wearables industry with their innovative product.

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