Covert Photo Incident in China Fuels Smart Glasses Privacy Backlash

AI glasses reportedly used to film flight attendants without consent, Rokid responds with action plan · TechNode

A pair of seemingly ordinary glasses can be turned into a covert recording device with nothing more than a low-cost light-blocking sticker. This is no longer a science fiction scenario, but a real-world challenge emerging as AI-powered smart glasses gain wider adoption in China in 2026. This week, the topic “Are smart glasses becoming a tool for covert filming? Rokid launches an urgent rectification plan” trended on Weibo. The controversy was tr…

Photo of flight attendants taken with AI glasses found online, amplifying public concern over tech-aided covert filming

After the photo of Spring Airlines flight attendants was found to be shared on the users forum of Rokid smart glasses recently, discussions and public concerns have emerged over the potential misuse of AI-equippedp wearable devices for covert photography, multiple media including chinanews.com reported on Sunday.

Ofqual warns over smart device cheating in GCSE and A-level exams

Ofqual chief says invigilators are being trained to detect devices like smart glasses and hidden earpieces.

Rokid Cracks Down on AR Glasses Community After Users Post Covert Footage of Flight Attendants

The AR glasses maker said it removed improper user posts and complained to e-commerce platforms over accessories that could hide recording indicators.