Smart Glasses Spark Privacy Fears Across Europe | Dubai News

Smart glasses are exploding in popularity—selling 7 million pairs last year—with AI features like photo capture, video recording, and real-time translation making them a tech darling. But their rise has ignited privacy alarms across Europe, fueled by reports of covert filming and dubbed “pervert glasses.” In response, Britain’s pushing for a ban, Norway’s schools have banned them, and EU lawmakers are demanding new rules to protect fundamental rights. Meta defends its devices, claiming tamper-proof recording indicators and shutting down businesses that try to disable them. The European Commission is set to release a report on social acceptability this fall, which could shape the future of regulation for this rapidly evolving tech. 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/54d6ad6c62a8caa6