UK cinemas ban Meta glasses over piracy concerns

A number of pub firms, including Wetherspoons, have indicated that they will not allow people to record with the glasses inside their venues

Trade body says local chains would have to balance concerns with potential benefits of AI-enabled technology Cinemas across the UK are considering banning customers from wearing Meta’s smart glasses amid fears they could be used to pirate films. The UK Cinema Association (UKCA) trade body said that a number of local ch

The move follows growing scrutiny of smart glasses over their recording capabilities.

The UK Cinema Association said venues are currently looking into their policies around smart glasses.

The UK Cinema Association said venues are currently looking into their policies around smart glasses.

LONDON, Aug 20 : Cinema operators in Britain are introducing policies to prohibit or restrict camera-enabled smart glasses, including Meta's AI-powered eyewear, the UK Cinema Association said on Thursday, citing privacy and film piracy concerns.The move follows growing scrutiny of smart glasses over their recording cap

The UK Cinema Association is weighing restrictions on Meta glasses, which can provide accessibility features but also record videos covertly.

Cinemas are considering a ban on Meta AI glasses amid piracy concerns.