UK cinemas consider restricting Meta smart glasses over piracy concerns
The UK Cinema Association says local chains may introduce policies restricting camera-enabled smart glasses, while weighing potential benefits of the technology.
Cinemas across the UK are considering whether to ban customers from wearing Meta’s smart glasses because of concerns that the devices could be used to pirate films.
The UK Cinema Association said a number of local chains could introduce policies restricting camera-enabled smart glasses in cinemas. The trade body said chains would need to balance those concerns against potential benefits of AI-enabled technology.
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What impact could restrictions have on customers who use smart glasses for accessibility?
Would similar policies apply to other camera-enabled devices?
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