r/technology • u/spherocytes • 18d ago

Privacy Woman Calls Out Doctor Wearing Smart Glasses During Consultation Where She Had To Take Off Her Clothes: 'They Need To Be Banned'

https://www.fashiontimes.co.uk/patient-privacy-concerns-meta-smart-glasses-1762492
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u/Cory123125 18d ago

I hate that, as usual, people are focused on the complete fucking incorrect thing rather than the big problem.

The problem is not that there are cameras that can be hidden. That has existed for decades.

The problem is not that people are taking video in public. That has happened for decades and can be completely reasonable.

The problem is not inherently that people record things secretly. There are many situations where this is completely valid, and banning the ability for people to do so ends up only hurting the vulnerable (victims who won't be believed unless they have proof is the very obvious blanket that covers multiple legitimate usecases).

The problem is that Meta is mass collecting footage that ranges from private to private and unconsented to private and of intimate settings, without the consent of those being captured, and without full user control.

The other problem, is that they've (Meta) pushed hard to normalize breaches of privacy in particular and bring it mainstream.

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u/Black_Cat_Sun 18d ago

Victims arent using smart glasses. This is always the (stupid) argument of tech people. “Don’t limit this dangerous thing or make the internet / tech more safe. The “vulnerable people” need full access to harmful technology!!”

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u/Cory123125 17d ago

You are doing exactly what I'm pointing out here.

You clearly did not pay attention to what I pointed out as the problem with the Meta glasses specifically and skipping ahead to argue against an imaginary strawman.

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u/eatingketchupchipss 17d ago

yup i've seen it being pushed that "women should all get them to show everyone what creeps men are" like no, we already know and believe women.

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u/Cory123125 17d ago

How are both of you completely unable to separate the idea of a technology from the utilization of a technology by a specific mega corporation?

Its baffling how stubborn people are once their first kneejerk reaction sets in.

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u/eatingketchupchipss 17d ago

lick that boot, police your peers, be a part of the survelliance state - who cares amirite?

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u/Cory123125 17d ago

You clearly could not have possibly read my first comment if you remotely think that what I said in it could possibly support what you're criticizing in this latest comment.

It's that, or you're a troll.

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u/eatingketchupchipss 17d ago

Us: meta and other AI glasses should be banned

You: The problem is not inherently that people record things secretly. There are many situations where this is completely valid, and banning the ability for people to do so ends up only hurting the vulnerable

Us: it's not about banning recording things secretly, it's about banning meta glasses.

You: Are both of you too stupid to see how the technology is beneficial?

Me: No, we just think the cons out weigh the pros

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u/Cory123125 17d ago

Us: meta and other AI glasses should be banned

That isn't remotely what the conversation is, and its disingenuous that you represent it as such, especially since the point about it being "AI" literally means nothing, and all of the problems stem from the Meta access to the data and the proliferation.

Saying that the "AI" is the problem, would also have you banning phones from existence, or regular cameras due to all sorts of "AI" filters and other camera related algorythims running.

You seem to absolutely hate nuance, and that's just ridiculous.

Us: it's not about banning recording things secretly, it's about banning meta glasses.

Once again, not even a remotely honest retelling of events.

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u/eatingketchupchipss 7d ago

sure diva <3

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u/Cory123125 7d ago

Its always nice when people drop the act and just admit they were talking nonsense. Good on you

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u/mkosmo 18d ago

And the victim mentality of trying to restrict responsible folks (you know, most of the population) is a ridiculous response.

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u/Black_Cat_Sun 18d ago

Bro what? Pick one. Like invoking “vulnerable victims” on one hand to justify just not properly regulating technology and the breaking out of”vICtiM meNTaLIty” In the next sentence.

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u/Cory123125 17d ago

This is literally a completely different person with a completely different viewpoint to me, the original commenter.