‘I felt like I'd been tricked’: France probes secret filming of women with smart glasses

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What happened

It's a trend that first started in the US and is becoming more and more prevalent in France.

Women are being filmed in the street without their knowledge, by men wearing smart glasses.

Key facts

  • It's a trend that first started in the US and is becoming more and more prevalent in France.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:47:37 UTC.

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