![]() Facebook and Ray-Ban say that they consulted “experts across academia and the privacy, safety, and civil liberties communities globally” for these glasses. The obvious threat is that wearers can easily record others without their knowledge. Ireland’s Data Protection Commission has even called on Facebook to demonstrate that this light is an effective way of notifying bystanders. Importantly, there’s no obvious indication that the glasses are recording, beyond a tiny, white LED light that you cannot see from a distance in daylight. The new glasses, which look like a normal pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses, include “ dual integrated 5MP cameras ” that “let you capture life’s spontaneous moments.” People can take photos and up to 30-second videos using the capture button or hands-free with voice commands. Surveillance spectacles for stalkers and spies But it just became a lot easier with Facebook and Ray-Ban’s new mainstream tool to secretly surveil people : Stories smart glasses (as pictured above).īelow, we’ll unpack why you shouldn’t buy these wearable surveillance cameras, why they can’t be used safely in public spaces, and why Facebook and other companies need to prioritise human rights when developing “smart” glasses. You might work up the courage to ask how they dared to invade your privacy, and demand they delete the footage.įortunately, overt recording of people in public spaces is not as common as it could be, because it involves pointing a camera at someone. ![]() Suddenly, a stranger walking toward you takes out their phone and starts recording you. ![]() Imagine that you are strolling along a tranquil beach in your swimsuit. ![]()
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