How Meta’s AI glass puts civilian privacy at risk | Explained
The use of Meta's AI-powered smart glasses by law enforcement during public protests has sparked concerns regarding civilian privacy and surveillance. While the devices offer advanced features like object identification and recording, their discreet nature makes it difficult for subjects to know when they are being monitored.
The story so far: During the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests in July , people alleged a Delhi Police official on duty was seen wearing smart glasses — a wearable device capable of taking pictures and recording videos. Despite numerous AI-enabled security cameras installed near the protest site, Jantar Mantar, use of point-of-view (PoV) devices raises questions about the privacy of protesters, who were largely students in this case.
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