Sydney Council to Ban AI Smart Glasses from Public Pools

Sydney council targets smart glasses in city-first ban on AI tech. Canterbury-Bankstown Council to vote on proposal to ban AI smart glasses at four public aquatic centers due to concerns about covert recording of children and other swimmers. Proposed rules include ordering patrons to remove devices, confiscating them, or removing anyone who refuses to comply. Mayor Bilal El-Hayek cited heightened community concern over the devices' ability to conceal miniature cameras and AI capabilities.