The eyes have it: Reform politician’s ‘smart glasses’ prompt calls for ban in Westminster
Summary
Jason O’Connell, a member of the Reform UK party, used smart glasses that displayed notes while speaking in the Welsh Senedd. This raised concerns about using such technology in government buildings, leading to calls for clearer rules or bans on smart glasses in places like Westminster.Key Facts
- Jason O’Connell spoke in the Senedd using smart glasses that flashed information to him.
- His speech included detailed statistics on local road speed limits and costs.
- Other members of the Welsh assembly want clear rules about smart glasses’ use.
- Smart glasses, popularized by Meta, can record video and take photos quietly.
- The Liberal Democrats asked the Speaker of the UK House of Commons to consider banning smart glasses at Westminster.
- There are worries smart glasses could let politicians rely too much on AI for speaking.
- Recording or photographing without permission is against parliamentary rules, and smart glasses make it harder to detect this.
- The UK Parliament is reviewing its policies on wearable technology to balance privacy, security, and accessibility.
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