A controversy over smart “AI glasses” grows in Europe after online footage allegedly shows girls and women being secretly filmed. Multiple outlets report that the outcry follows a petition in Britain calling for a ban on the sale of the devices.
The debate is framed by wider concerns about how the glasses can be used in public. France 24 and other reports describe that the wearable technology can capture photos and videos and may also include interaction with an AI assistant. France 24 adds that sales have reached the millions, contributing to calls for regulation.
While coverage broadly focuses on privacy and misuse, some outlets emphasize the scale of attention and the political momentum. Deccan Chronicle also mentions heightened coverage in the summer in Britain and references reporting that Meta is developing a facial-recognition feature intended to be integrated into such devices, which further intensifies scrutiny.
