Piracy fears prompt calls for ban on Meta smart glasses in UK cinemas

Trade body says local chains would have to balance concerns with potential benefits provided by AI-enabled technology Cinemas across the UK are considering banning customers from wearing Meta’s smart glasses, amid fears they could be used to pirate films. The UK Cinema Association (UKCA) trade body said that a number of local chains could end up introducing policies that restrict camera-enabled smart glasses at the big screen, adding to a growing list of venues concerned about covert use. Co...

By Kalyeena Makortoff

UK cinemas ban Meta glasses over piracy concerns

A number of pub firms, including Wetherspoons, have indicated that they will not allow people to record with the glasses inside their venues

By Henry Saker-Clark

UK cinemas restricting Meta AI and other smart glasses over piracy concerns