Sam Altman says he doesn’t like smart glasses: 'I find it very uncomfortable talking to people with a camera and a light’

Business Insider | 01-09-2026 09:21pm |

Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has expressed his dislike for smart glasses, saying he feels uncomfortable talking to people who are wearing them because of the built-in cameras and lights. During a recent interview, he emphasized that the sunglasses he was wearing were not smart glasses. Meta, the company behind smart glasses in partnership with Ray-Ban, is facing challenges as some places are banning these devices due to privacy concerns. Despite this, Meta reported that sales of smart glasses are helping balance out slower sales of their other products, like VR headsets. Altman hinted that OpenAI is working on its own AI-enabled devices, but he didn't share many details. He mentioned that different types of devices are suited for different uses, suggesting that OpenAI's upcoming products will be varied.

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