Philly courts will ban all smart eyeglasses starting next week
Summary
Philadelphia's First Judicial District will ban all smart or AI-enabled eyewear in its courthouses to prevent witness and juror intimidation. The rule bans eyewear with video or audio recording capabilities, with potential exceptions only by written permission, while other devices remain allowed if powered off. The article places the policy in a broader context of emerging AI eyewear, noting Meta's Ray-Ban Display and upcoming Apple glasses, and mentions similar bans in other states.