‘We Don’t Want People to End up as Clickbait’: Sydney Council Moves Towards Smart Glasses Ban
Randwick Council is considering banning smart glasses at Coogee, Clovelly and Maroubra beaches over privacy concerns.
TL;DR
- Randwick City Council is considering banning AI smart glasses at eastern Sydney beaches.
- Popular beaches affected include Coogee, Clovelly, and Maroubra.
- Concerns center on people being filmed without knowledge or consent.
- Smart glasses have built-in cameras capable of discreet recording.
- Councillor Philipa Veitch cited serious privacy and safety risks.
- The ban aims to protect against potential violence and abuse, especially for women and children.