European regulators are preparing tighter privacy safeguards for smart glasses, concerned that wearable cameras and biometric sensors could create new surveillance risks. According to Politico, the EU is exploring stricter rules on how these devices collect and process data—extending the privacy-first approach that shaped regulations like GDPR to the next frontier of wearable tech. The move reflects growing anxiety about always-on devices that could capture sensitive moments without clear consent frameworks.

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