A growing number of Australian councils are taking action against AI-powered smart glasses after reports of locals using the technology to secretly film in public change rooms, swimming pools, and school areas. Following similar bans in Brisbane and Melbourne’s inner suburbs, one of Sydney’s largest councils has voted to prohibit the devices at its public pools, citing fears they could enable predatory behavior. Concerns have escalated as residents voice alarm over privacy violations and the potential misuse of the emerging tech in public spaces. The move reflects broader regulatory uncertainty as authorities grapple with balancing innovation against public safety.
Councillors say locals have been raising concerns about people secretly filming in change rooms, swimming pools and around schoolsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne of Sydney’s largest councils has joined the City of Brisbane and the City of Yarra to issue a ban on AI smart glasses at public pools as concerns mount over the potential for predators to exploit the new technology.On Tuesday evening, Canterbury-Bankstown voted overwhelmingly in favour of banning the tech at its pools, with its mayor, Bilal El-Hayek, describing them as “pervert glasses”. Continue reading...
