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May 27, 2026
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Smart Glasses Trigger Privacy, Surveillance Fears Across East Africa

Smart Glasses Trigger Privacy, Surveillance Fears Across East Africa

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 27-The rapid rise of artificial intelligence-powered smart glasses is triggering fresh privacy and surveillance concerns across East Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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Concerns over privacy and surveillance are escalating across East Africa due to the rapid adoption of AI-powered smart glasses, fueled by incidents of covert recording and online dissemination of footage.

  • Seven million Ray-Ban and Oakley smart glasses were reportedly sold globally in 2025.
  • Meta and EssilorLuxottica are key manufacturers facing scrutiny.
  • A Russian vlogger's alleged secret recording and commercial use of footage in Kenya and Ghana has intensified the debate.

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