‘No idea he recorded this whole conversation with his glasses’: Florida woman is ‘minding her business’ at the airport. Then a stranger strikes up a conversation
A woman sat down to rest before her flight at the airport when a stranger struck up a conversation. She later learned the stranger had recorded their entire exchange and posted it on Instagram.
@lowbritt5 found out after her brother sent her a post recounting the whole conversation. She has since shared her side of the video, generating 181,000 views on her platform after she asked, “This creepy or just me?”
Woman’s experience with being recorded
@lowbritt5 was minding her business at the airport when a person sitting across from her started asking a few questions. Though his questions, like “where are you headed to,” were innocuous, @lowbritt5 seemed to keep to herself.
Later, while her brother was on Instagram, he saw a post of his sister chatting with someone on the platform. Confused, he sent it to her.
“I didn’t know he was recording me,” @lowbritt5 told her viewers. “No idea he recorded this whole conversation with his glasses.”
@lowbritt5 asked her audience whether it was “creepy” that he never asked, implying she found the encounter unusual and unwanted. “Like [expletive],” she said in her video’s description, “[I’m] just [trying to] mind my business at the airport!”
Meta glasses—off-putting for most
Many viewers expressed their desire for a ban on Meta glasses in public spaces. Otherwise, they said they would walk away from any Meta users they see in public.
Previously, articles have described Meta’s AI recording glasses as potentially dangerous. While they have an LED light that indicates when they are recording, it is often hard for people to notice, which can lead to unconsented filming in public spaces.
TikTok users have also popularized ways to get around the LED light, allowing the glasses to record without any obvious signs. It has created fear among people who encounter them. A recent story went viral after a woman had a Brazilian wax and noticed her aesthetician wearing the glasses. Despite the glasses being “off” during her appointment, the TikTok user said she felt “haunted” by the idea that they could secretly record without her consent.
Is it illegal to record conversations without the other party knowing?
Generally, it is illegal to record conversations unless one party consents to the recording. In that case, the consenting party can be the person creating the video using the Meta glasses.
States have their own rules and regulations regarding recording, on top of federal policies. In Florida, where @lowbritt5 was, it is illegal to record a conversation without the consent of all parties. This applies differently in public spaces, though. In a public space, @lowbritt5 would still receive protection if she had a “reasonable expectation of privacy.” Whether an airport terminal qualifies as a place where someone has a “reasonable expectation of privacy” can vary, but it is more likely that the Meta glasses user was acting within the law since he was recording in an airport terminal rather than a private dwelling.
More people have started using Meta glasses in everyday places. Commenters have noticed them in restaurants, hospitals, and on street corners, often without realizing they are recording. For many, the question has become when these glasses will stop appearing everywhere they go.
“I’m taking notes. Don’t talk to strangers who wear glasses,” one commenter said humorously. Still, it is becoming a real concern for many Americans who do not want to end up on social media.
@lowbritt5 this creepy or just me? Like damn just tryin mind my business at the airport! ?? #tampaairport #flying #recording #creep #metaglasses ♬ original sound – Lowbritt
The Mary Sue has reached out to @lowbritt5 and Meta for comment.
Update Dec. 9, 2025:
In a comment to The Mary Sue, a representative from Meta said, “The glasses have a capture LED, which lights up to let others know when a user is using their glasses to take photos and record videos for their gallery or streaming. We developed this LED based on robust testing, user research, and external engagements, and have publicly shared that framework for criteria and considerations to design for bystander signaling on glasses. The LED is visible in bright outdoor spaces up to at least 12ft, and indoor spaces up to at least 24ft, and the Ambient Light Sensor can change the brightness based on different environments to adapt to different lighting conditions. It has tamper detection technology built in, so if the LED is covered, the user receives a notification. We are continuing to invest in enhancements to our tamper resistance technology. The Ray-Ban Meta Privacy site has more information for your questions, including a section on how to wear the glasses responsibly, and tips to help you and those around you feel safe and comfortable while you’re wearing your glasses.”
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