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Women in Brussels 'filmed without their knowledge' by men wearing Meta smart glasses (www.brusselstimes.com)
submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by arsCynic@piefed.social to c/technology@lemmy.world
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“Experts in Europe warn that these devices are used to record strangers without their consent, possibly breaching EU law.”

“A small LED light is designed to indicate when recording is taking place, but RTBF's investigators found that tutorials explaining how to conceal the indicator are abundant and easily accessible online.”

Sometimes I have a hard time deciding who I despise more, parasite Mark Zuckerberg or its witless hosts who keep using its products—yes, Zuck's pronoun is it. Ban Ray-Ban, for frick's sake.

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[-] HobbitFoot@thelemmy.club 1 points 3 months ago

Given that cameras are readily available to the public, these glasses will likely only be banned in specific controlled locations.

[-] EndlessNightmare@reddthat.com 4 points 3 months ago

I mean I can literally just put my phone in a shirt pocket with camera rolling.

[-] petrol_sniff_king@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 3 months ago

Well, fucking don't.

[-] EndlessNightmare@reddthat.com 1 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

I actually have done this, but nothing nefarious. Work-related in a non-public environment. Video calling a coworker for assistance and needed to be able to use my hands.

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