Policing Privacy Alarm Over Covert Meta Smart Glasses
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US police agencies, led by the NYPD, warn that Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses could secretly record officers and facilities, prompting memos about inspections and security risks; online videos and fusion-center notes amplify fears of covert surveillance, while ICE bans wearing similar devices in federal workplaces; Meta says the glasses are designed to be noticeable, and privacy advocates warn the technology could erode civil liberties as AI-enabled surveillance spreads.
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