ET Explainer: AR glasses privacy risks in view on big comeback

Smart glasses are coming back to India. Reliance Jio is launching AI-powered glasses, and Amazon is reportedly developing its own AR eyewear after Meta introduced its Ray-Ban smart glasses to India.

As opposed to conventional eyewear, these devices are packed with cameras, microphones, and screens, and provide features like hands-free calls and real-time navigation.

However, this revives an old debate concerning privacy, surveillance, and regulation. These questions once affected Google Glass a decade ago.

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