Tech Companies Are Trying to Shift the Concept of Privacy (Again)

Tech companies are introducing wearable devices—including smart glasses, watches, and pendants—capable of recording, transcribing, and analyzing everything users see and hear throughout the day. By shifting privacy from a personal choice to something that affects everyone around the wearer, these companies are creating an unreasonable expectation that bystanders must become tech experts to understand and consent to being recorded. This fundamentally changes the nature of consent and privacy as companies normalize ambient surveillance devices designed to blend into everyday life.