'We don't want another damaged generation' — Inside the grassroots campaign demanding a ban on smart glasses
THE SO WHAT
Grassroots calls to ban smart glasses before they normalize show that the privacy and social-acceptance fight is moving from phones to wearables. Hardware teams should design for visible consent cues and data minimization now—regulators and retailers will follow social pressure.
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