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Meta Removes Satirical Video by Roel Maalderink About AI Glasses
Meta has taken down a satirical video featuring program maker Roel Maalderink and the civil rights organization Bits of Freedom, which criticized the company's AI glasses. The video was removed from Instagram under claims of bullying and harassment, though it remains on YouTube. Maalderink stated he had never before seen one of his videos deleted, noting that the content received positive reactions. Bits of Freedom argued that the removal demonstrates Meta's power to launch products while censoring criticism. The AI glasses have faced scrutiny over privacy concerns, with the Dutch Consumer Association previously calling for a ban due to the risk of covert filming.
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