The FBI has revealed disturbing details about the New Year’s Day attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, in which a truck driven by Shamsud-Din Jabbar plowed into revelers, killing 14. People died and many others were injured. According to FBI New Orleans Special Agent in Charge Lionel Myrthill, Jabbar used Meta smart glasses to explore the scene, recording video while bicycling through the French Quarter a few weeks ago, according to CNN.
“Jabbar was wearing a pair of Meta goggles when he carried out the attack on Bourbon Street, but he did not activate the goggles to livestream his actions that day. “Jabbar had glasses on his face after he was neutralized by NOPD and we believe he wore them the entire evening,” Myrthill said.
The FBI investigation found that Jabbar had been staying in a rental home in New Orleans since October 30 and wore smart glasses to gather information about the area. He returned to the city before the New Year celebrations and carried out his plan using a pickup truck. After this the police shot Jabbar dead.
What can Meta Glass be used for?
The use of Meta smart glasses in this terrorist attack raises concerns about the potential misuse of wearable technology. Meta’s smart glasses, which were launched in collaboration with Ray-Ban in 2021, are designed as a hands-free, wearable device that can take photos, record videos and use artificial intelligence Can provide users with information about their surroundings.
The glasses have a variety of features, including HD cameras that can take photos and record videos for up to three minutes. Users can also livestream using the glasses by connecting their Facebook or Instagram accounts to the Meta View app. The glasses can be controlled by voice, allowing users to take photos, record videos and ask questions using the built-in AI.
However, the use of these glasses in the New Orleans attack highlights the potential risks associated with wearable technology. While Meta’s guidelines for the use of Glasses stress the importance of respecting people’s privacy and not using the device to engage in harmful activities, the company’s reliance on users to follow these guidelines is a concern. Is the subject.
The LED light on the inside of the glasses is designed to notify users when the device is in use, while the capture LED light on the outside lets others know when the glasses are taking a photo or video. However, these security measures may not be sufficient to prevent misuse of the technology.
The FBI investigation into the New Orleans attack continues, and it is unclear whether Jabbar used the Meta smart glasses to livestream the attack or to gather information about the area in the days before the incident. However, the use of wearable technology in this terrorist attack raises important questions about the potential risks and consequences of these devices.
As the use of wearable technology becomes more widespread, it is essential that companies like Meta take steps to ensure that their devices are designed with safety and security in mind. This includes implementing strong security measures to prevent misuse of the technology and providing clear guidelines to users about responsible use of wearable devices.
