The Download: India’s smart glasses menace and AI’s trillion-dollar gamble
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Smart glasses are already causing havoc in India When Shubnam saw an Instagram video of a Delhi protest they had attended, they realized a content creator wearing Meta smart glasses had…
India's use of smart glasses poses privacy and surveillance risks as they become more mainstream. In a recent incident, a Delhi protest where Shubnam attended was recorded without consent by a content creator wearing Meta smart glasses. The video was subsequently mocked on Instagram and led to transphobic abuse and AI-generated memes.
Experts warn that many others may face similar experiences as smart glasses become more widely adopted. The risks are especially concerning in India, where covert recording and unauthorized image circulation are already prevalent issues. Beyond targeting ordinary people, smart glasses are increasingly being used as a tool for police surveillance.
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