What Do We Do About the Cameras Everywhere?

USASocial CommerceSocial SurveillanceShoppable MomentsDigital PrivacyThe Atlantic · September 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Meta has been selling millions of its camera-equipped glasses, which has raised concerns about surveillance and the impact on people's daily lives, as they become fodder for content creation when they're out in public, at the store, or on the street.

The proliferation of these camera-equipped glasses matters for social commerce because it raises questions about data privacy, consent, and the blurring of lines between public and private spaces, all of which can affect how people interact with and trust social media platforms and online marketplaces.

The Social Commerce Daily Digest

Yesterday's top 5 stories in your inbox, every morning.