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highplainsdem

(61,186 posts) Thu Feb 19, 2026, 10:45 AM Thursday

POLL: Would you be uncomfortable talking to strangers wearing AI smart glasses?

Some but not all smart glasses will show an LED indicator light when they're used to record, but even brands with that indicator light can have the light disabled, and a working indicator light might not be noticeable in certain lighting conditions (bright sunlight, for instance).

Smart glasses can also be used with facial recognition apps, and Meta is currently considering adding facial recognition to its smart glasses.

29 votes, 1 pass \| Time left: Unlimited
	I'd be uncomfortable and would limit conversations with them.
	28 (97%)
	I'd be uncomfortable at first but would ask if they were recording and believe them if they said they weren't.
	0 (0%)
	It wouldn't bother me at all if they were recording.
	1 (3%)
	1 DU member did not wish to select any of the options provided.
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POLL: Would you be uncomfortable talking to strangers wearing AI smart glasses? (Original Post) highplainsdem Thursday OP

I'm uncomfortable talking to strangers, period ;) unblock Thursday #1

That's my answer EdmondDantes_ Thursday #2

I forgot to include "more uncomfortable" wording in the first option. Sorry. Am I correct in guessing highplainsdem Thursday #3

Might make me more comfortable actually unblock Thursday #5

I'm bad with names, might could get me some of that facial recognition to help? GusBob Thursday #4

I'm uncomfortable with the Camera on when doing TEAMs or Zoom. haele Thursday #6

I was looking forward to such glasses, John Farmer Thursday #7

It's not the video recording that's a bother necessarily newdeal2 Thursday #8

At least their glasses will be smart Johonny Thursday #9

Absolutely not! SheltieLover Thursday #10

kick highplainsdem Thursday #11

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Thursday #12

Pass Polybius Thursday #13

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(56,116 posts)

1. I'm uncomfortable talking to strangers, period ;)

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Thu Feb 19, 2026, 11:17 AM

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EdmondDantes_

(1,605 posts)

2. That's my answer

Reply to unblock (Reply #1)

Thu Feb 19, 2026, 11:26 AM

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A strange animal, absolutely. Strange human, sigh must I?

highplainsdem

(61,186 posts)

3. I forgot to include "more uncomfortable" wording in the first option. Sorry. Am I correct in guessing

Reply to unblock (Reply #1)

Thu Feb 19, 2026, 11:50 AM

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you would be even more uncomfortable if the stranger wore smart glasses that might be recording you?

I needed to ask about strangers rather than people in general because you might have a friend who uses smart glasses occasionally (maybe if compensating for low vision) but can be trusted not to misuse them.

unblock

(56,116 posts)

5. Might make me more comfortable actually

Reply to highplainsdem (Reply #3)

Thu Feb 19, 2026, 12:31 PM

Thursday

Might give me something geeky to talk about

As for being recorded, these days I presume when I'm out and about I'm always at risk for having my worst moments broadcast worldwide without warning anyway so....

GusBob

(8,202 posts)

4. I'm bad with names, might could get me some of that facial recognition to help?

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Thu Feb 19, 2026, 11:54 AM

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seems as if there are cameras everywhere these days anyway

haele

(15,255 posts)

6. I'm uncomfortable with the Camera on when doing TEAMs or Zoom.

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Thu Feb 19, 2026, 12:39 PM

Thursday

You're going to have to bolt the AI headset/glasses/whatever on my head in a cage for me to use them.
Seriously, recording capabilities or not.

John Farmer

(390 posts)

7. I was looking forward to such glasses,

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Thu Feb 19, 2026, 01:02 PM

Thursday

then later thought what it would be like for the people on the other end of the AI scan.

newdeal2

(5,134 posts)

8. It's not the video recording that's a bother necessarily

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Thu Feb 19, 2026, 01:07 PM

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You can keep your guard up and assume people are recording you 24/7 in public.

It’s the facial recognition and scanning and selling of that data that is scary. That’s more than just a “dumb” recording.

Johonny

(25,859 posts)

9. At least their glasses will be smart

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Thu Feb 19, 2026, 01:09 PM

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SheltieLover

(79,040 posts)

10. Absolutely not!

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Thu Feb 19, 2026, 04:33 PM

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highplainsdem

(61,186 posts)

11. kick

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Thu Feb 19, 2026, 07:58 PM

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Polybius

(21,720 posts)

13. Pass

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Thu Feb 19, 2026, 08:33 PM

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I'll keep this short this time, but "Pass" is the only option that I can choose. Why? Because I'd be fine chatting with strangers wearing smart glasses. However, if I'd feel uncomfortable if I knew they were recording me or using facial recognition without my knowledge.

Perhaps add another option to the poll, and I'll be happy to go back and change my vote.

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