Lorde calls Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses 'not sexy'

Musician Lorde criticized the design of AI-enabled glasses during a festival performance in Europe, labeling them as "not sexy" and "ugly." The indirect comments sparked speculation that they were aimed at the smartglasses developed through Ray-Ban's collaboration with Meta.

While performing in Madrid on Thursday, Lorde used a portion of her set to discuss the relationship between technology and reality. She stated, "It's hard to know what's real and what's not," before pivoting to comment on smartglasses.

Videos of the remarks circulated on social media platforms. The artist's dissatisfaction appeared specifically directed at smart glasses incorporating artificial intelligence features. However, she did not name any specific brands, even though Ray-Ban was a sponsor of the festival.

She urged the audience to "experience something real." Lorde's statements reflect a broader conversation surrounding the integration of technology into daily life and its potential impact on human experiences.