AI devices that see, listen and record: Are we ready for the post-smartphone world?
The rise of AI-integrated smart glasses is fueling a debate over the transition to a post-smartphone era and the resulting privacy implications.
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The rise of AI-integrated smart glasses is fueling a debate over the transition to a post-smartphone era and the resulting privacy implications.
Lorde’s public criticism of Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses at a Madrid festival has ignited a wider debate on celebrity endorsements and wearable technology.
Meta is introducing a mandatory update to Ray-Ban smart glasses that disables the camera if the privacy recording light is tampered with or obstructed.
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