wire / 2026-10-14-cb5a
European Data Protection Authorities Warn of Privacy Risks from AI-Enabled Smart Glasses
Regulators note the glasses can record people without them knowing. That was also the selling point.
The facts
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and national privacy authorities highlight significant privacy risks posed by AI-enabled smart glasses, which can covertly record and analyze data. They call for stronger safeguards, transparency, and legal accountability to protect individuals' rights, especially regarding unconsented recordings in public spaces.