Source: National Law Review

National Law Review explores the "hidden legal minefield" associated with the resurgence of AI-powered smart glasses in late 2025. The article focuses specifically on biometric privacy concerns, noting that modern devices are equipped with real-time facial recognition and emotion analysis capabilities. It warns manufacturers and enterprise users that deploying these devices in jurisdictions with strict biometric privacy laws (like Illinois' BIPA) without explicit written consent could lead to class-action lawsuits with catastrophic damages.

The piece also discusses the wiretapping and "two-party consent" laws relevant to devices that can discreetly record audio and video. It advises that the "recording indicator lights" on these glasses must be non-disableable and clearly visible to satisfy reasonable expectation of privacy standards. The article serves as Part 1 of a series, highlighting that hardware innovation is outpacing current privacy statutes.