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British courts ban Meta smart glasses
The British courts have decided to ban the entry of Meta's smart glasses into their chambers due to concerns over their potential use to secretly record court sessions. This is especially relevant given the glasses’ ability to take photos and record videos without the need to take out a phone or deliberately activate recording functions. The HMCTS court service confirmed that anyone wearing them upon entry will be required to surrender the glasses, and entry will not be permitted even if the user promises not to activate the recording feature. This decision comes after a prior incident in which a party was accused of wearing smart glasses during a court session. Additionally, fears of covertly filming individuals extend to other public places such as restaurants and theaters. Although Meta has been developing technologies to detect illegal use of the glasses, authorities remain cautious in courtrooms, continuing to grapple with balancing user and public privacy considerations.
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