Here is what the page “Canterbury-Bankstown Bans AI Smart Glasses at Public Pools Amid Privacy Concerns: Mayor Ca” contains. In a decisive move reflecting growing public anxiety, the City of Canterbury-Bankstown—Sydney’s largest local government area—has joined Brisbane and Yarra... The Guardian WorldSep 15, 2026 • 9:38 AM1 views In a decisive move reflecting growing public anxiety, the City of Canterbury-Bankstown—Sydney’s largest local government area—has joined Brisbane and Yarra in banning AI-powered smart glasses at public swimming pools.
The vote, led by Mayor Bilal El-Hayek, followed sustained community concerns about covert filming in change rooms, pool areas, and near schools. Council officials cited the discreet nature of devices like Google Glass and similar AI-enabled wearables as enabling potential predators to record without consent, sparking fears over privacy violations and misuse of technology. With the ban now enforced across all 35 of the council’s aquatic facilities, residents are calling for stronger safeguards in public spaces. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.