The new Google Glass seems to be causing a stir among potential consumers who are begging the question of privacy, or better yet, lack there of. Many people are beginning to wonder whether or not this could be some sort of tracking device for Google, allowing the company to know exactly where you are, what you are looking at, or what you may be recording while wearing the glasses. And who knows what the user may be doing with those glasses? The privacy concerns not only affect those wearing the glasses, but the passerby who find themselves in the same vicinity, as well. Apparently, some places have already banned the glasses entirely.
Some have merely deemed this as a "techno panic," arguing that our society suffered similar fears when smartphones and cameras were introduced to the industry as well. A Google spokesperson suggested that since it is still quite early for Google Glass, chances are that social norms and behaviors will adjust to this technological development within due time. I am not quite sure what the future holds for Google Glass. I highly doubt that anything serious will come of these complaints, however, it is a bit unnerving when taking a step back and recognizing the almost limitless capabilities of this new invention. I think that advances in technology such as this will only add to the fact that privacy in today's world is virtually non-existant.
I agree with all of the privacy concerns! It is absolutely crazy to me that something like this even exists and that a company as big as google is responsible for it. I'm really excited to see if these actually catch on or if we just aren't ready for this much technology.
ReplyDeleteWhen I first heard about Google Glass, I thought it would be an innovative invention that would benefit Google and its consumers. However, by reading this post, I realize how invasive Google Glass really is. It continues to be an impressive product but some may argue that it is just too much for us to handle.
ReplyDeleteI agree that it is unnerving knowing that this new invention could be tracking our every move, what we are looking at, and what we are recording. Privacy is almost impossible these days, and this is just another reminder that we need to be careful about what we are doing and displaying on the internet. I think that all of these new advances in technology and social media are great, but I think we need to find a way to make things more private and secure.
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