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AI-powered smart glasses are revolutionizing independence for blind and low-vision users—letting them identify objects, read labels, and navigate daily life without fumbling for phones. They’re also surprisingly affordable, enabling users to record music, sort clothes, or get airport help via volunteer networks. But the tech’s discreet cameras pose serious privacy risks: covert surveillance is on the rise, with footage shared online without consent. Laws, like Australia’s, are struggling to keep up—privacy protections exist, but prosecutions are tough. The innovation is impressive, with natural language interfaces that feel human, but the tension between progress and protection is real.

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