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Australia probes Chinese firm over Kmart smartglasses privacy concerns

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Australia's privacy regulator has launched an investigation into Shenzhen Qingcheng, the Chinese company behind the HeyCyan app used in Kmart's smartglasses. This action follows public outcry and concerns over the covert recording capabilities of the devices, which have been dubbed "pervert glasses." The investigation aims to assess the privacy implications, particularly as the company failed to respond to initial inquiries. Proposed reforms to Australia's privacy act could strengthen regulations for surveillance wearables. AI

IMPACT Highlights growing regulatory scrutiny of AI-powered surveillance wearables and the challenges in applying existing privacy laws.

RANK_REASON Regulatory action by a national privacy watchdog against a company over a consumer product's privacy implications. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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Australia probes Chinese firm over Kmart smartglasses privacy concerns

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  1. The Guardian — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Josh Taylor Technology reporter ·

    Privacy watchdog launches probe into China-based company behind Kmart ‘pervert glasses’ app

    <p>Commissioner said Shenzhen Qingcheng, the app maker behind the HeyCyan app in the smartglasses, failed to respond to her inquiries</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.co…

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