‘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.

‘We Don’t Want People to End up as Clickbait’: Sydney Council Moves Towards Smart Glasses Ban

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.