Why are smart glasses so controversial?

为什么智能眼镜如此具有争议性?

What in the World

2026-06-19

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Smart glasses are big business, Meta, one of the leading manufacturers of the glasses say that last year they sold seven million pairs globally. But new designs that resemble regular sunglasses or reading frames mean they can be difficult to spot. Users can make phone calls, follow maps, and use AI assistants completely hands free. They can also use the built in camera to take photos and record videos subtly - this is part of the controversy. There have been cases of people being filmed secretly and posted online without their consent. So how many people are buying smart glasses and how significant is the risk to privacy? BBC technology reporter Laura Cress tells us about the tech that goes into smart glasses and investigative reporter Georgia Poncia talks us through the concerns. Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Iqra Farooq Producer: Benita Barden and Emma-Louise Amanshia Editor: Verity Wilde
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  • You've probably seen influencers using them for their TikToks,

  • but have you ever noticed someone filming you using their glasses in real life?

  • Even though it was a public space, the interaction was private.

  • He didn't let me know that he was filming me.

  • For some people, smart glasses are causing issues with being recorded without their permission.

  • They're big business and a big part of life these days.

  • According to Meta, the largest maker of them,

  • 7 million pairs have been sold around the world and that figure keeps growing.

  • So in this episode we're going to hear how smart glasses

  • are being used and why some people are asking questions about privacy.