UK cinemas restricting Meta AI and other smart glasses over piracy concerns
The move follows growing scrutiny of smart glasses over their recording capabilities, with courts in England and Wales this month prohibiting Meta smart glasses because of restrictions on taking images and videos in courts.
UK cinemas are considering restrictions on the use of smart glasses, including Meta AI glasses, due to concerns over potential film piracy. The UK Cinema Association, the industry's trade body, said many cinema chains may introduce policies to prohibit or restrict the wearing of camera-enabled smart glasses. This move aims to balance concerns over unauthorised recording with accessibility benefits for some users.
The UK Cinema Association's chief executive, Phil Clapp, noted that smart glasses could benefit people with visual impairments or hearing difficulties. According to the Free Malaysia Today, courts in England and Wales have already banned Meta smart glasses due to concerns over their potential use as spyware. Some restaurants, theatres, and pubs have also taken similar measures.
Restrictions on smart glasses follow growing scrutiny of their recording capabilities. In England and Wales, courts have prohibited Meta smart glasses this month, restricting the taking of images and videos in courts, as reported by the Economic Times Tech.
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