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Rise in Smart Glasses Triggers Privacy Fears Across East Africa

Regional cybersecurity experts are warning that public awareness and regulation are failing to keep pace with the rapid rise of artificial intelligence-powered smart glasses. The concerns follow allegations that a Russian vlogger used Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses to secretly record intimate encounters with women in Kenya and Ghana, later posting the footage online for commercial gain. 

Smart glasses are no longer niche gadgets or futuristic devices, one industry expert warns. "They are becoming mainstream consumer technology, yet awareness, regulation, and governance are lagging dangerously behind." 

Despite these growing concerns, Kenyan legal experts argue that the country's Data Protection Act of 2019 already provides stronger safeguards than many citizens realize. Meanwhile, Uganda has signaled plans to review its own data protection laws to better address emerging AI technologies.

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