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Want to test the latest AI features on the Ray-Ban Glasses? You may want to hurry up

Published: Dec 13, 2023, 5:15 AM

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Want to test the latest AI features on the Ray-Ban Glasses? You may want to hurry up

Did you guys catch Andrew Bosworth's latest Instagram Reel? As Meta's CTO, he's always got something intriguing up his sleeve and this time it's about the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses. These aren't just any smart glasses: it’s a tech-fashion hybrid that's getting an AI upgrade.

So, what's the big deal with these glasses? First off, they are super stylish and lightweight — which is a win in my book — but the cool factor doesn't stop there. They’ve got a built-in camera and can take voice commands for snapping pics and recording videos.

And guess what? Meta’s been chatting away with ChatGPT-like skills in beta, but only in the US for now. Bosworth shares:

Starting this week, we're going to be testing that multimodal in beta via an early access program here in the US.

Here's where it gets even more exciting: Meta's testing out this new feature called Look and ask with Meta AI.

Imagine you're staring at a funky piece of art and wondering, "What the heck is that?" Just ask your glasses, and voila, you get an audio description.

Bosworth showed this off in his Instagram reel by having the Ray-Ban glasses identify a cool LED-lit California sculpture. And it's not just for art, Bosworth also emphasizes that these glasses will be able to:

translate signs
sum up texts
brainstorm photo captions
keep up a chat about what you're seeing

Pretty neat, right?

If you're itching to try Look and ask with Meta AI feature, you'll need to hop onto the Early Access program through the Meta View app in order to join the testing program. To join the Early Access Program follow the steps below:

Start by opening the Meta View app on your smartphone or tablet.
In the app, find the settings icon, typically a gear or cog symbol, located in the bottom right corner of the screen.
Swipe downwards through the menu until you come across the Early Access option.
Tap on Join Early Access. Alternatively, there may be a toggle next to the Early Access option, if so, tap this toggle to turn it on.

And if you want to activate Look and ask with Meta AI Feature follow these steps:

Tap the settings icon in the Meta View app once more. It’s usually in the same bottom right corner.
Swipe down within the settings menu to find the Early Access section.
Look for the Look and ask with Meta AI option and tap on it to enable this feature.
Follow any additional on-screen instructions or prompts to finalize the setup. This may include enabling other necessary features or permissions.

A little heads-up: Bosworth noted that only a small group of users will get the first dibs on testing the Look and ask with Meta AI feature.

And guess what? Some eager folks over at Mixed Reality News hit a bit of a wall, as they couldn't find the access button in the app. Is Meta still in the midst of testing it out, or perhaps it already filled up its beta tester quota? Either way, don't sweat it too much. Bosworth said that this feature could be ready for everyone to enjoy by next year.
Now, Meta isn’t just playing around with smart glasses. It’s big-time into AI. From open-source tools for the tech heads to fancy Nvidia AI processors and Meta’s very own AI chip in the works, it’s all in.

2024 is looking like a blockbuster year for Meta with all these AR, VR and AI toys. Stay tuned, because it seems like Meta's just getting started!