Key facts
- Meta is implementing a $19.99 monthly subscription fee for full access to the "Conversation Focus" feature on its AI smart glasses.
- Users who exceed a three-hour monthly limit for "Conversation Focus" will need to subscribe or wait for their free hours to refresh.
- The subscription is part of Meta's broader strategy to test premium subscription experiments across its platforms, including expanded AI features.
- Subscribers to the Meta One Premium tier will receive up to 15 hours of "Conversation Focus" use per month.
- Meta stated the subscription targets "power users" seeking expanded access and premium device support.
- The "Conversation Focus" feature aims to improve audio clarity in face-to-face conversations by amplifying voices.
Owners of Meta's AI-powered smart glasses are now facing a monthly subscription fee to access the "Conversation Focus" feature beyond a limited free usage period. The feature, designed to enhance audio clarity in face-to-face conversations, will require a $19.99 monthly payment for users who exceed three hours of use per month.
Meta confirmed the move as part of its ongoing strategy to experiment with premium subscription models for certain AI features across its platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. The company stated that the subscription is aimed at "power users" who desire expanded access and additional benefits, such as premium device support. Subscribers to the Meta One Premium tier will be able to use "Conversation Focus" for up to 15 hours each month.
The "Conversation Focus" feature was initially revealed by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg last September and was highlighted for its potential accessibility benefits. Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses are currently the most popular devices of their kind on the market. However, the company has also faced scrutiny regarding the privacy implications of its smart glasses, including concerns about recording and data usage.