Smart glasses are already causing havoc in India

MIT Technology Review reports how covert recording on Meta smart glasses led to the harassment of a transgender designer in Delhi and to police using the glasses to film protesters. Experts warn privacy harms will grow as cheaper rivals arrive, with Reliance Jio planning a sub-$105 alternative this year.

• Unconsented footage from Meta glasses drew millions of views and transphobic abuse
• Delhi police used Meta glasses to record student protesters in June
• Reliance Jio plans a sub-$105 rival to Meta's glasses this year
• Meta says the capture LED cannot be turned off and disables the camera if covered