New smart glasses technology allows users to take photos, record\nvideos, listen to music, make phone calls, translate text, or interact\nwith AI. Sales of smart glasses have reached millions of units.<\/p>\n
The devices have recently gained significant attention following a\nmarketing collaboration between Kylie Jenner and tech giant Meta.<\/p>\n
As smartphones have become deeply integrated into daily life, Big\nTech companies increasingly view glasses as a key wearable technology,\nbolstered by advancements in AI. Meta sold approximately 7 million pairs\nof glasses in 2025, an increase from a total of 2 million in 2023 and\n2024. Other companies, including Google and Snap, are also preparing to\nlaunch AI-powered eyewear.<\/p>\n
However, this growth has brought controversy. Concerns peaked during\nthe summer in Europe, particularly in the United Kingdom, which saw\nmedia reports regarding \u2018voyeuristic glasses\u2019 and reports that Meta is\ndeveloping facial recognition features to be integrated into the\ndevices.<\/p>\n
In one instance, a 17-year-old girl told the British television\nstation Channel 4 News last August how she was approached by a man who\nsecretly recorded her and their interaction.<\/p>\n
In response to inquiries from AFP, Meta stated that it has taken\nseveral steps to prevent misuse, such as using flashing LED lights\nintended to notify others that the device is recording. \u201cThis investment\nhas already had a deterrent effect,\u201d the company said. Meta stated that\ncompanies offering services to disable these LED lights have been shut\ndown as a result.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the capital of Norway, Oslo, has banned the use of glasses\nin schools. The government is considering regulating their use and\ncontemplating a ban on features that enable public facial\nrecognition.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, the European Union is being urged to address this issue.\nEuropean Parliament Member Veronika Cifrova Ostrihonova told AFP that\nshe raised the issue after the first case of a woman being filmed\nsecretly, to determine whether the glasses comply with data protection\nand AI regulations.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am still awaiting an answer,\u201d said the Slovakian Member of\nParliament. \u201cWe need clear regulations and strong law enforcement to\nensure that new technologies do not sacrifice our fundamental\nrights.\u201d<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/ai-powered-voyeur-glasses-spark-concern-officials-seek-solutions-1789221255", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }