United KingdomThe Australian government is considering banning smart glasses equipped with cameras in public offices and government buildings due to privacy and security concerns. This proposal would make Australia the first country to implement such a ban nationwide. The decision follows reports of similar measures in England and Wales, where smart glasses have been restricted in court buildings. Concerns include the devices' ability to secretly record individuals, leading to incidents like unauthorized filming of women by men, with videos uploaded online without consent. In the U.S., over 70 people have sued Meta, claiming the glasses captured and shared intimate images with employees.
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