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UK cinemas look at banning Metasmart glasses over piracy fears
Trade body says local chains would have to balance concerns with potential benefits of AI-enabled technology
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Trade body says local chains would have to balance concerns with potential benefits of AI-enabled technology
Read full story on The Guardian →
Global — Kalyeena Makortoff
Trade body says local chains would have to balance concerns with potential benefits of AI-enabled technology
Cinemas across the UK are considering banning customers from wearing Meta’s smart glasses amid fears they could be used to pirate films.
The UK Cinema Association (UKCA) trade body said that a number of local chains could end up introducing policies that restrict camera-enabled smart glasses at the big screen, adding to a growing list of venues concerned about covert use.
Cinemas across the UK are considering banning customers from wearing Meta’s smart glasses amid fears they could be used to pirate films.
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Source: The Guardian · Kalyeena Makortoff. Published 20 Aug 2026, 02:57 pm.
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