EU watchdog urges smart glasses to clearly signal when recording
Advisory comes amid growing concern about the devices being used to secretly record girls and women.
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Advisory comes amid growing concern about the devices being used to secretly record girls and women.
Norway's government said Monday it wants a temporary ban on the use of smart glasses in certain public places, citing privacy concerns, notably recording images without the knowledge of those filmed. The ban could apply to parks, beaches, museums, shopping centres, schools, daycare centres, healthcare facilities, gyms and public events.
Australia, which has strict social media restrictions and has proposed controls on algorithms and smart glasses, announced the breach at the UN.
Singapore police have launched an investigation after a video of a man allegedly filming female students using smart glasses went viral, sparking concerns about privacy and safety. In the social media video, a man wearing black-rimmed glasses and a face mask is seen walking behind two female students wearing what appear to be uniforms from Raffles Institution, a premier school in the city state. The girls seem unaware of his presence. The man clutches his phone to his chest and presses what...
Meta has unveiled audio-only smart glasses, with some questioning whether it is a response to the backlash over privacy.
Paris prosecutors say they have opened several investigations after receiving complaints about women allegedly filmed on the street without their consent by people wearing so-called “smart glasses”. Calls are growing across Europe for action against what campaigners have dubbed “pervert” smart glasses, after secretly filmed footage of women and girls appeared online. Solange Mougin reports.
Paris prosecutors said Tuesday they had opened several probes after receiving complaints concerning women filmed on the street without their consent using smart glasses. Anyone wearing smart glasses can take photos, film videos, listen to music, make phone calls, translate text or interact with an AI assistant. Meta’s smart spectacles, developed in partnership with Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica, have become a commercial success. Meta sold 7 million pairs in 2025. Other companies, including...