Smart glasses were sold to us as the future — hands-free photos, live translation, AI assistants whispering directions into our day. Tech giants like Meta and Google promised convenience woven seamlessly into everyday life. But for many women, that “seamless” future now feels unsettling. Across cities worldwide, reports are surfacing of women being filmed without their knowledge by men wearing camera-equipped smart glasses. Suddenly, ordinary spaces — streets, beaches, cafés, shopping aisles — feel different. When technology becomes invisible, so does consent. In my exclusive interview with veteran lawyer and Karnataka State President of the Anti Sexual Harassment Council, Deepa Rafeeque, we unpacked the legal grey areas, the gaps in regulation, and what women can actually do if they suspect they’re being recorded.
Watch the exclusive interview : https://youtu.be/xZ4hCVGxVRw
Read my detailed interview report: https://www.etvbharat.com/en/technology/when-smart-glasses-spy-how-wearable-tech-is-changing-public-safety-enn26021702180
