Lorde Slams AI Glasses
Lorde criticized AI glasses during her set at the Real Cool Festival in Madrid, suggesting they lack style and sex appeal. Her comments may be aimed at festival sponsor Ray-Ban, which has partnered with Meta on AI smartglasses.

During her performance at the Real Cool Festival in Madrid, Lorde took a moment to express her disapproval of AI glasses. Although she did not specifically mention any brand, it is likely that her comments were directed at Ray-Ban, which has collaborated with Meta on a pair of AI smartglasses and was a sponsor of the festival. Lorde's criticism of AI glasses centers around their perceived lack of style and sex appeal. According to a report by The Verge AI, Lorde's comments reflect a broader discussion about the aesthetic and practical appeal of AI-powered wearable technology. The collaboration between Ray-Ban and Meta aims to integrate AI capabilities into wearable devices, but Lorde's remarks suggest that such products may not yet have achieved the desired level of style and sophistication.
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