World · 8 September 2026
US police worry Meta smart glasses secretly record officers and facilities
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Law enforcement agencies across the US are increasingly worried that Meta's smart glasses might facilitate the covert recording of officers and facilities. The NYPD's counterterrorism unit issued a memo in January, warning about the glasses' ability to covertly record inside police facilities. Federal agencies like ICE have banned employees from wearing smart glasses in the workplace due to this concern.
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