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Smart Glasses Privacy Backlash
Visually-impaired users of smart glasses reportedly face social backlash and stigma, being labeled with derogatory terms, as public concern grows over the devices' potential for covert recording and surveillance.
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Blind and visually-impaired users reportedly fear backlash over smart glasses technology, with some being labeled 'pervert glasses' by critics concerned about covert recording capabilities (BBC, October 16). The report highlights how broader public concerns about smart glasses and surveillance are affecting visually-impaired users who rely on the technology for accessibility (BBC, October 16).