Meta Takes Down Satirical Video Criticizing Its Own Smart Glasses Over Alleged Harassment

Meta has removed a satirical video from Instagram and Facebook in which Dutch activist Roel Maalderink and the digital rights group Bits of Freedom used the company's own Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses to interview Meta employees about privacy concerns. The social media giant cited violations of its guidelines on bullying and harassment as the reason for the takedown, despite the video's 500,000 views before removal and its placement as social commentary rather than targeted abuse.