Europe eyes battle over 'pervert' AI glasses
Summary
Europe is facing growing calls to restrict AI smart glasses after reports that women and girls were secretly filmed with the devices. Campaigners and lawmakers are pressing for tougher rules, while some schools and regulators are already moving to curb their use.
Key Points
- Calls are growing in Europe for action against AI smart glasses after covert footage of girls and women appeared online.
- Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses have sold in the millions, intensifying concerns about privacy, consent and facial recognition features.
- Oslo has banned the glasses in schools, and EU lawmakers are pushing for bloc-wide rules and stronger enforcement.
- Campaigners in Britain and Ireland have launched a petition and a “Stop Smart Glasses” campaign to block sales.
