Meta CTO and Wearables VP discuss the future of AI glasses

At Meta Connect, Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth interviewed Aparna Chennapragada, the company’s new VP of Product for Wearables. Chennapragada, who previously held leadership roles at Google, Microsoft, and Robinhood, discussed the evolution of wearable technology and the integration of agentic AI into smart glasses.

A key focus of the discussion was the intersection of fashion, art, and technology in wearable devices. Chennapragada highlighted a specific FDA-cleared feature for Meta glasses designed to assist users with mild to moderate hearing loss, noting that such technology can serve as a vital tool for social connection.

The conversation also explored the transition of AI assistants into autonomous agents within wearable form factors and the technical challenges of developing hardware that balances functionality with cultural relevance.