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Switzerland debates smart glasses ban at swimming pools

By swissinfo.ch

Privacy concerns are growing in Switzerland about smart glasses that can film and take photos, particularly around public swimming pools. At first glance, they look like ordinary sunglasses, but they have several built-in technical features. So-called smart glasses can take photos, record videos, and in some cases even record conversations. Depending on the model, the data can be transferred directly to a smartphone or to a cloud. These very possibilities are now sparking political debate in ...