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Influencer Sus Wilkins deletes posts after criticism of glasses

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Danish influencer Sus Wilkins has removed promotional posts for Meta's controversial glasses from her Instagram account.
  • Wilkins apologized, admitting she had not been thorough enough in her research and should have been more critical of the product.
  • The glasses have faced criticism for potentially recording individuals without their knowledge due to their built-in camera and microphone.

Danish influencer Sus Wilkins has deleted posts promoting Meta's controversial glasses, acknowledging a lapse in her due diligence regarding the product. The influencer expressed regret for her collaboration on Instagram, stating she had not adequately considered the implications.

In a temporary Instagram story, Wilkins stated, "I have unfortunately not been thorough enough in my considerations regarding my Meta glasses collaboration." She added, "I should undoubtedly have researched more thoroughly and approached the product far more critically."

I have unfortunately not been thorough enough in my considerations regarding my Meta glasses collaboration.

— Sus WilkinsThe influencer's apology on Instagram regarding her promotion of Meta glasses.

Wilkins is among several influencers who have recently faced criticism for their partnerships with the eyewear chain Synoptik concerning Meta's glasses. Reports, including those from B.T., have highlighted concerns that the glasses, equipped with a built-in camera, microphone, speakers, and artificial intelligence, could be used to record people without their consent.

I should undoubtedly have researched more thoroughly and approached the product far more critically.

— Sus WilkinsFurther explanation of her regret over the Meta glasses collaboration.
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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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