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UK government considers smart glasses ban over privacy fears

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The UK government is considering restrictions on smart glasses due to privacy concerns. An MP highlighted instances where women reported being filmed without their knowledge using these devices, noting that advertisements for the glasses suggest discreet filming capabilities. This has prompted the government to explore potential limitations on their use in certain environments. AI

IMPACT Potential restrictions on smart glasses could impact the deployment and use of AI-powered features integrated into such devices.

RANK_REASON Government policy consideration regarding a new technology. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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UK government considers smart glasses ban over privacy fears

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · chryptorlabs ·

    UK government is "looking into options to restrict smart glasses in certain settings" - not bad at all an MP in the Commons debate says women report waking up t

    UK government is "looking into options to restrict smart glasses in certain settings" - not bad at all an MP in the Commons debate says women report waking up to viral videos of themselves, filmed without knowing she also says the ads sell them as a way "to film discreetly" # Met…

    LINKS theguardian.com/…/uk-government-considers…

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