Police unleashed with privacy-invading smartglasses that track voices, faces, and plates
Police in Tianjin, China, have been equipped with custom smartglasses designed for law enforcement purposes. These glasses can recognize objects, signs, and license plates, and they are also capable of voice recognition. The deployment of this technology raises privacy concerns, particularly given China's extensive use of surveillance systems.
- ▪The smartglasses are intended to enhance the efficiency of police patrols and emergency responses.
- ▪They can recognize objects, signs, license plates, and voices, although facial recognition capabilities are not explicitly stated.
- ▪The glasses are also used for traffic management, allowing authorized vehicles into restricted areas after pre-registration.
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