Petition Calls for Ban on 'Pervert' AI Glasses After European Filming Scandal

A scandal involving girls and women who were secretly filmed using AI-powered smart glasses has intensified concern in Europe over the rapidly expanding technology, according to France 24.

The incident has prompted a petition in Britain calling for a ban on the sale of such devices, France 24 reported, reflecting growing unease about how easily the glasses can be used to record people without their knowledge or consent.

Smart glasses equipped with cameras and artificial intelligence allow wearers to take photographs, film videos, and interact with an AI assistant, often without any visible indication to bystanders that recording is taking place. According to France 24, sales of these devices have now reached the millions, making them increasingly common in public spaces.

The report noted that the ease of covert filming has raised alarm among privacy advocates and members of the public, particularly following the scandal in which women and girls were filmed without their consent. France 24 said the case has become a flashpoint in a broader debate over how such technology should be regulated.

The petition in Britain represents one of the most visible responses so far, with organizers seeking a formal prohibition on sales of the glasses, France 24 reported. The push comes amid wider discussion in Europe over the balance between innovation in wearable AI technology and protections against covert surveillance of individuals.

France 24 did not specify further details of the scandal or the identities of those involved in its report, but indicated that the episode has placed the emerging category of AI smart glasses under heightened scrutiny from lawmakers and the public alike.