Paris authorities have opened several investigations after women filed complaints saying they were filmed in public by people wearing smart glasses, Le Monde.fr reports. The cases concern recordings made on the street without the subjects' knowledge.
According to Le Monde.fr, the probes follow complaints from women who say they were captured on camera by wearers of the connected eyewear. The report does not specify how many investigations are under way or what stage they have reached.
The complaints add to a broader debate in France over camera-equipped glasses, which can record video discreetly. Le Figaro has reported on a Meta project involving glasses capable of identifying faces, describing concern about the technology. Zonebourse Suisse reported that privacy worries around connected glasses and AI-powered pins are complicating the tech sector's next major product push.
The issue is not limited to Paris. La Nouvelle République reported that residents of Blois have mixed feelings about the devices, with one person quoted describing them as a technological advance while others voiced unease.
French outlet 20 Minutes has invited readers who believe they were filmed by smart glasses to share their experiences, suggesting the number of reported incidents may grow.
The Paris investigations are at an early stage, and no findings have been announced. What to watch next: whether prosecutors release details on the scope of the cases, and whether the complaints prompt French regulators or lawmakers to tighten rules on recording in public spaces.
