Smart Glasses Spark Privacy Debate | Auckland News

New wearable camera tech, dubbed “pervert glasses,” is sparking privacy panic in New Zealand as cheap, AI-powered smart glasses hit stores like Kmart for just $99. While hailed as life-changing tools for the blind—reading signs and menus aloud—they also enable covert recording, slipping through outdated privacy laws meant for corporations, not individuals. Experts warn that once footage is uploaded, it can be analyzed and shared in ways users never anticipated, even exposing personal habits to platforms. Legal scholars note potential violations under existing laws on harmful content or stalking, while the Privacy Commissioner says covert filming of offensive content could breach the Privacy Act. For now, Kmart urges responsible use, and the Ministry of Justice has no immediate plans to regulate these devices—though advocates argue the real issue lies with user behavior, not the tech itself. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fc36f1783c4ad1cb