AI camera glasses can be worn in Commons despite security and privacy risk

AI camera glasses can be worn inside Parliament despite fears they pose a security and privacy risk. MPs, staff and visitors can enter the Parliamentary Estate wearing the glasses fitted with tiny cameras and microphones — although strict rules restrict unauthorised recording. AI camera glasses can be worn inside Parliament despite fears they pose a security and privacy risk Credit: Ray-Ban Shadow Security Minister Alicia Kearns warned the gadgets could provide a new weapon against us Credit: Alamy Parliamentary chiefs are now reviewing the rules around smart glasses and other types of wearable technology amid concerns over security, privacy and confidentiality. The review will examine whether further guidance is needed. Sign up for the Politics newsletter Thank you! Shadow Security Minister Alicia Kearns warned the gadgets could provide a new weapon against us. She said: “Smart glasses provide a new tool to the world of espionage. “Parliament is a sacred place . . . That must be upheld and protected. “We cannot allow smart glasses to comprise Parliament and create new opportunities for our enemies to attack Britain.” Smart glasses allow wearers to take pictures, film video and record audio without having to pull out a phone. Some models also use AI to process what is seen and heard. Most read in The Sun Existing filming and photography guidance bans recording with smart glasses without appropriate authorisation. The review will also look at physical and information security. Comment now