Smart glasses are already causing havoc in India

Meta smart glasses' recording indicator is easily bypassed, and India's legal system offers little protection against covert filming or state surveillance with the devices.

• Viral harassment case: Trans-feminine educator Shubham was covertly filmed by a rage-bait creator using Meta smart glasses at a 2026 Delhi protest; the mocking reel drew millions of views and transphobic abuse.
• Market growth: Smart glasses are among India's fastest-growing wearable categories per IDC; Reliance Jio plans a sub-$105 rival later in 2026 versus Meta's $420 device.

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