Smartglasses and Surveillance Tech Spark Privacy Backlash

Recent weeks have seen a surge in privacy concerns surrounding smartglasses and related surveillance technologies. A German advocacy group has lodged a criminal complaint against Meta over its AI-powered glasses, alleging that the devices enable unlawful surveillance and harassment. This follows research showing how Meta's glasses, dubbed 'pervert glasses' by critics, are being used to harass women, with the company facing accusations that its privacy measures are merely 'public relations' and insufficient to prevent misuse.