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Applied AI·July 12, 2026·1 min read

Lorde says Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses are ‘not sexy’

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Consumer AI glasses still have a culture problem—if artists and tastemakers label them uncool on stage, that’s a brand and adoption headwind, not just a hardware issue. If you’re betting on wearables as a distribution surface, plan for a slower, more segmented rollout and lean on use cases where utility can overcome aesthetic friction.

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