Ray-Ban Meta glasses take off but face privacy and competition test

MILAN, Dec 9 (Reuters) - EssilorLuxottica (ESLX.PA), opens new tab is betting big on smart eyewear and the gamble is about to be tested. Its Ray-Ban Meta glasses, powered by artificial intelligence, have delivered their first meaningful revenue boost this year, but analysts warn that privacy concerns and a wave of new rivals could limit their growth.

The frames, launched in 2021, promise to upend the smartphone era by letting wearers take photos and videos through tiny cameras in the lenses, stream content to Meta (META.O), opens new tab apps and talk to an AI assistant.