A pair of sunglasses has rarely generated as much debate as Meta's AI-powered smart glasses. Designed to translate conversations, identify objects and answer questions about the world around their wearer, the glasses are being positioned as one of the first mainstream consumer AI devices. But as the technology becomes more capable, so do concerns about what it means for everyone else who may be caught in its field of view.
The debate has gained fresh relevance in India following reports that the Delhi Police deployed AI-enabled smart glasses during a recent protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.
According to The New Indian Express, police used AI-enabled smart glasses equipped with facial recognition, video analytics and thermal imaging capabilities, alongside facial recognition-enabled CCTV footage and social media videos, to identify people present during the demonstration.
