Should Meta’s “pervert glasses” be banned?
About this episode
The episode discusses the implications of smart glasses and the concerns surrounding their use, particularly regarding privacy and harassment.
They’ve been dubbed pervert glasses. And with good reason – women around the world are reporting being sexually harassed, filmed without their consent, often without their knowledge. But this week, the federal government ruled out an import ban on smart glasses – as concerns about the technology rise and examples of their misuse flood the internet. Today, Associate Dean of Interaction Technology & Information at RMIT Dana McKay, on the rising popularity of smartglasses, how to regulate their use, and the dangers if wearable surveillance tech becomes widespread. If you enjoy 7am , the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support . Socials: Stay in touch with us on Instagram Guest: Associate Dean of Interaction Technology & Information at RMIT, Dana McKay Photo: REUTERS/Carlos Barria See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Guest: Dana McKay
Topics covered
- smart glasses
- sexual harassment
- wearable technology
- regulation
- privacy concerns
Keywords
- Meta
- pervert glasses
- harassment
- surveillance
- technology regulation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: RMIT
Products: smart glasses
Places: Australia
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