A man is reported to have used smart glasses to film without permission, prompting ferry operator CalMac to pause bridge visits on its vessels. The move follows an incident in which a passenger allegedly recorded people in a restricted area, and the company said the measure is temporary.
What happened on the vessel?
Ferry operator CalMac has paused bridge visits on its vessels after a passenger used "smart glasses" to film without permission.
Ayrshire Weekly Press, external reported that the man was caught filming passengers and crew using Meta glasses.
They feature an almost invisible camera in the frames and small speakers in the arms. Wearers can record video or take a photo by touching the frame.
What did CalMac say?
CalMac said the pause is in place after filming in a restricted area without permission.
"We have temporarily paused bridge visits on vessels by members of the public after an incident where an individual filmed in a restricted area without permission."
"Our crews and port teams always welcome interest in CalMac, but their safety and wellbeing is our number one priority."
It is not known which ferry the incident took place on.
What else is being discussed?
The incident comes amid wider scrutiny of smart glasses and privacy. The listed with the story point to ongoing concerns about the technology, including articles on Meta's glasses and regulatory attention.
The story is also linked to further coverage titled Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever and Regulator contacts Meta over workers watching intimate AI glasses videos.
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