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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 7:39 PM AST·1 min read

Meta Connect 2026 opens with AI and smart glasses focus

Meta Connect 2026 has begun, with Mark Zuckerberg’s keynote set for 7PM ET on September 23. The event is expected to highlight AI, smart glasses, and possible privacy-focused hardware amid ongoing camera concerns.

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Meta Connect 2026 opens with a focus on AI and smart glasses. The event signals plans for a shared future built around these tools. Privacy issues around covert recording with the glasses' cameras take center stage amid public backlash, though the company has already added fixes and a campaign. AI updates are expected with hardware, while a camera-free model stays rumored.

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Meta’s annual product launch event has ended, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg scheduled to deliver the keynote at 7PM ET on September 23. The company has signaled the presentation will center on building “a future for everyone,” drawing from Zuckerberg’s recent essay on AI and smart glasses.

Smart glasses privacy issues take center stage. The company faces ongoing scrutiny over users covertly recording others with the built-in camera on its glasses. The devices have drawn the label “pervert glasses” in public discussion.
The devices have drawn the label “pervert glasses” in public discussion.

Meta has already introduced privacy fixes and a new marketing campaign to address the concerns. A rumored camera-free pair remains one of the most anticipated possible announcements.

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AI updates expected alongside hardware. Zuckerberg and his team are likely to discuss the recently launched Muse AI agent. The presentation is also expected to cover broader AI developments tied to wearables.
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VR and mixed reality remain on the agenda. Connect has historically featured VR hardware and software updates. A recent leak of unannounced mixed reality glasses suggests Meta may still present new immersive headwear despite scaled-back VR ambitions.

The Verge is providing live coverage from Menlo Park during the event.
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