Should Meta’s ‘pervert glasses’ be banned?
This week, the federal government ruled out an import ban on smart glasses – as concerns about the technology rise and examples of their misuse flood the internet.
They’ve been dubbed “pervert glasses”. And with good reason.
Women around the world are reporting being sexually harassed, filmed without their consent, often without their knowledge.
But this week, the federal government ruled out an import ban on smart glasses – as concerns about the technology rise and examples of their misuse flood the internet.
Today, associate dean of interaction technology and information at RMIT, Dana McKay, discusses the rising popularity of smart glasses, how to regulate their use and the dangers if wearable surveillance tech becomes widespread.
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Guest: Associate dean of interaction technology and information at RMIT, Dana McKay
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