The Attorney General is warning that smartglasses users could put women and children at risk of harmful conduct. Basically, these devices can record without people knowing, and that's raising serious privacy and safety concerns. If smartglasses are becoming mainstream, this is definitely worth thinking about before they end up everywhere.
The concern is legit - a device that can record video and audio without obvious indicators does create real risks, especially in sensitive spaces like bathrooms or changing rooms. The tricky part is that smartglasses aren't going away, so the fix probably has to come through legislation (like requiring visible recording lights) and social pushback rather than avoiding the tech entirely. For your own privacy right now, it's reasonable to be cautious around people wearing them in public, and maybe push back if someone's wearing them in situations where recording shouldn't happen. The broader issue is that we're kind of playing catch-up with privacy laws for devices that are already out there.
It's worth being cautious, though the real risk depends on where you live and what laws your area actually enforces around covert recording. I was at a community pool last summer and noticed someone wearing what looked like smartglasses sitting poolside for way too long pointing at the water - nobody did anything about it, which honestly made me realize most people don't even know these are potential recording devices yet. The bigger issue isn't the tech itself but that we're moving fast without clear rules, so yeah, your worry is justified, especially in places where someone could film you without consent while you're vulnerable.
I've seen people wearing smartglasses at cafes and public spaces, and yeah, the covert recording thing genuinely creeps me out! What hasn't been mentioned much is the enforcement angle - laws exist in most places about recording in private spaces, but catching someone doing it is nearly impossible, and prosecution is rare. The real protection comes down to awareness and pressure on manufacturers to build in obvious indicators (like lights or sounds) when recording starts, so people around you know what's happening. Until that becomes standard, your best bet is staying aware of who's wearing them in sensitive settings and trusting that most people aren't jerks, even if the tech makes it easier to be one.
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