Meta’s much-anticipated AI smart glasses demo at Connect 2025 did not go as planned. Many expected Wi-Fi issues to be the culprit behind the malfunction. However, Meta has clarified that the problems had nothing to do with connectivity. Instead, the company revealed that the surge of simultaneous device requests during the live demonstration caused an internal overload—essentially a self-inflicted DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) situation.
What Really Happened at Meta Connect 2025?
During the event, Meta showcased its latest smart glasses powered by advanced AI technology. However, as soon as the live demo began, the system crashed due to too many requests being sent to the server at once. Meta representatives admitted, ‘We DDoS’d ourselves, basically.’ This means the demo failed because their own devices overloaded their servers, not because of a weak Wi-Fi connection.
Lessons Learned and the Road Ahead
Meta’s transparency about the incident may help restore some trust after the failed showcase. The company is now working to improve its backend infrastructure to support large-scale demos in the future. With this lesson, Meta aims to deliver smoother product launches and live demonstrations going forward.
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Meta explains live AI smart glasses demo failures
