This week, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's remarks about smart glasses have been making headlines in the tech world. Speaking to investors ahead of Meta's earnings call in early 2025, he described how AI (artificial intelligence) could become a part of our lives through smart glasses. "Smart glasses are the most appropriate form of AI," Zuckerberg said, explaining how these devices will unlock the potential of AI in our daily lives. His words open a window into his larger vision for AI.
Smart Glasses: AI's Friend
What's so special about smart glasses? According to Zuckerberg, these tiny devices can let AI see the world through your eyes, hear sounds through your ears, and build a bridge between your real world and the digital world. Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses have already taken a big step in this direction. A 12-megapixel camera, Meta's AI assistant, real-time language translation, and open-air speakers—all in the form of a regular pair of glasses!
"If you see a new restaurant in front of you, you can ask the glasses, 'What's on the menu here?' Or if you see a sign in a foreign country, you can instantly understand what it means," Zuckerberg gave an example. These glasses become an extension of AI, like your eyes and ears.
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2025: The year of smart glasses
In 2025, Meta is going to release new smart glasses. There will be a model of the Oakley brand, and a high-end version with a heads-up display. “Together with our partners, EssilorLuxotica, this year we’re going to expand the possibilities of smart glasses,” Zuckerberg said enthusiastically.
Last year, Ray-Ban smart glasses sales tripled, and the number of users quadrupled. “People are interested in it because it brings the power of AI to a fashionable eyeglass,” he added with a laugh.
The future of AI: Through the lens of a glass
Zuckerberg’s big dream is that smart glasses will one day replace smartphones. “Within 10 years, everyone who wears glasses will switch to smart glasses. Even people who don’t wear glasses will find a use for them,” he predicted. With the help of AI, these glasses can make your daily tasks easier, make traveling more fun, and see the world in a new way.
But it’s not all that easy. The continued use of AI raises questions about privacy. “The idea that AI is watching your every move can be scary for some,” Zuckerberg admitted. But he also assured that strict measures are being taken to securely manage metadata.
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Challenges, but with hope
The failure of other AI devices, such as the Rabbit R1 and the Human AI Pin, to market is a reminder of the challenges facing smart glasses. But the growing popularity of Ray-Ban glasses gives Zuckerberg confidence. “It’s a journey. 2025 will be a turning point for AI glasses,” he said.
Finally
Mark Zuckerberg’s words this week speak to the big role that smart glasses will play in the future of AI. Putting the power of AI in our hands—in the form of a regular pair of glasses—that’s his dream. If privacy, market challenges, and user acceptance can be overcome, this dream could become a reality. "AI glasses that see the world through your eyes—that's the future," Zuckerberg says, and we get excited.