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This man was secretly snapped by someone with smartglasses. He’s not alone in calling that a violation of privacy
The backlash to what some dub ‘pervert glasses’ is growing – but people living with disabilities point out the new tech can also be life-changing
TL;DR
- Smartglasses are becoming more common and discreet, leading to privacy concerns and accusations of misuse.
- Incidents include individuals being filmed without consent and footage being shared online, sometimes leading to harassment.
- People with disabilities, such as those who are blind or have low vision, report smartglasses as being life-changing assistive technology.
- Activists are calling for bans on smartglasses due to privacy risks, while some argue that smartphones already pose similar privacy issues.
- Technology companies are updating devices to include features like camera disablement if an LED light is tampered with.
- Legal recourse for privacy invasion is possible but can be expensive, and regulators are monitoring the technology's impact.