Smart Glasses Could Become a Powerful Tool for Extremists, Researcher Warns
James Paterson said smart glasses could make extremist activities more hands-free, less conspicuous and increasingly integrated with artificial intelligence.
TL;DR
- Affordable, camera-equipped smart glasses pose a risk of becoming a new tool for violent extremists.
- Potential uses for extremists include surveillance, propaganda, and attack planning.
- Smart glasses follow a trajectory similar to drones and 3D printing, becoming cheaper and more accessible over time.
- Meta currently leads the smart glasses market, with Google and Apple expected to release their own versions soon.