Smart glasses are already causing havoc in India — and a crackdown is unlikely
krishnan · x · 2026-09-24
MIT Technology Review details how Meta smart glasses, indistinguishable from normal Wayfarers, are being weaponized in India: a trans designer was covertly filmed at a Delhi protest and the clip went viral with millions of views, causing lasting harm. Victims have little recourse, and the government is unlikely to crack down — authorities see surveillance potential in the devices.
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