Lorde Slams Meta's AI Glasses Onstage at Mad Cool Festival

Lorde spoke out against Meta's AI smart glasses during her set at Mad Cool Festival in Madrid, Spain on Wednesday, July 9, 2026, calling the development "fucked up." The remarks were first reported by Stereogum.

What sparked it

The comments follow Meta's recent ad campaign for its AI glasses, fronted by Kylie Jenner and scored by Australian producer Ninajirachi — a pairing that has stirred controversy among musicians.

Lorde chose to air her objections live onstage, bringing the debate directly into a festival set. Organizers have not released the full transcript of her remarks that night.