The use of wearable technology capable of covert video recording, such as Meta Ray-Ban glasses and Google Glass, threatens our fundamental right to privacy. I am deeply troubled by the thought that I have no control over who captures my image and the disturbing potential of AI to augment and manipulate video. This lack of control extends to the images of our children and the broader community, escalating concerns about misuse and exploitation.

Wearable devices that record video discreetly infringe upon our personal rights to own our own image. They allow strangers to capture our likeness without our consent, undermining our personal dignity and autonomy. As technology advances, the threats to our privacy grow dire, especially when these devices are subject to hacking or exploited for governmental surveillance. The technology serves no public benefit that outweighs these severe infringements on personal privacy.

Moreover, there is a growing unease about the potential for misuse in mass surveillance efforts by government agencies. When these tools are used by third parties who gain access to the data captured, the opportunity for abuse becomes significant. We live in a time where explicit consent should be mandatory before any image capture is made or retained with theninly exception being around media coverage of events. This is not just about personal intrusion, but about protecting everyone's rights to privacy and the security of personal data.

Join me in demanding that lawmakers take decisive action to ban the use of covert video recording technology in public spaces. It's time to prioritize our privacy and protect our rights. Please sign this petition to help us create a safer, more respectful environment for everyone.