One of Sydney’s largest councils joins ban on ‘pervert’ glasses at local swimming pools
A major Sydney council has banned AI-powered smart glasses at public swimming pools due to privacy and safety concerns. Officials fear the technology could be used for covert filming in sensitive areas like change rooms, labeling the devices as a threat to women and children.
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This reflects the growing societal friction between the adoption of wearable AI technology and the protection of individual privacy in public spaces.
A growing number of councils across Australia are joining in banning smart glasses at swimming pools./iStockphoto A growing number of councils across Australia are joining in banning smart glasses at swimming pools./iStockphoto Australia news One of Sydney’s largest councils joins ban on ‘pervert’ glasses at local swimming pools Councillors say locals have been raising concerns about people secretly filming in change rooms, swimming pools and around schools
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Prefer the Guardian on Google One of Sydney’s largest councils has joined the City of Brisbane and the City of Yarra to issue a ban on AI smart glasses at public pools as concerns mount over the potential for predators to exploit the new technology.
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