Smart Glasses Have a Surveillance Problem That Hollywood Accidentally Got Right
A column in The Verge argues that the Netflix show 'A Man on the Inside' accidentally illustrated the biggest cultural problem with AI-powered smart glasses today — they can make wearers look like they are spying on everyone around them. The piece argues that Hollywood has historically both set and ruined consumer expectations for the technology. The author says the social discomfort of being watched is smart glasses' biggest unsolved challenge.
Why It Matters
Smart glasses from companies like Meta are already on sale globally, including in India, and the privacy concerns raised here affect anyone who might wear or be around someone wearing them.
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