Smart Glasses Looking at You
Wired | This article explores the potential of a new smart glasses technology, called Sense, which uses sensors to monitor facial movements and infer the wearer’s emotions and eating habits. Developed by Emteq Labs, the glasses aim to revolutionise mental health and dietary management by providing real-time data on emotional well-being and food consumption. The article examines the ethical concerns surrounding the use of emotion-sensing technology, including the potential for misuse, cultural biases in facial expressions, and the erosion of personal agency. It also raises questions about the impact of relying on technology to monitor our emotional state, encouraging readers to consider the importance of self-awareness and mindful practices.
Read More – https://www.wired.com/story/emteq-smart-glasses-read-emotions-watch-what-you-eat/
Editor’s Comment – Many valuable use cases for such technology but what happens when we have such sensors that look towards us and out from us?
Image – Emteq Labs
