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UK Venues Ban Meta Smart Glasses Over Hidden Camera Privacy Concerns

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Several prominent UK hospitality and entertainment venues have moved to ban Meta's smart glasses, citing serious privacy concerns. Pub chain Wetherspoons, members' club Soho House, ATG Theatres, and restaurateur Jeremy King's London establishments are among those restricting the wearables. Venue owners argue the glasses allow wearers to covertly film guests and staff without their knowledge or consent. Meta has defended the product by pointing to a built-in LED indicator light that activates during recording and cannot be disabled. Despite this, the growing backlash is resulting in tangible real-world access restrictions for the company's device.

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