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Smart Glasses Spark Privacy Debate | Auckland News
New wearable camera tech, dubbed “pervert glasses,” is sparking privacy panic in New Zealand as cheap, AI-powered smart glasses hit stores like Kmart for just $99. While hailed as life-changing tools for the blind—reading signs and menus aloud—they also enable covert recording, slipping through outdated privacy laws meant for corporations, not individuals. Experts warn that once footage is uploaded, it can be analyzed and shared in ways users never anticipated, even exposing personal habits to platforms. Legal scholars note potential violations under existing laws on harmful content or…
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