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New York bans smart glasses in all courtrooms

A statewide policy banning recording-enabled smart glasses in court facilities will take effect July 20 amid privacy concerns.

Published Jul 10, 2026, 1:14 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

New York is becoming the first state in the nation to prohibit smart glasses from being brought into all court facilities, as officials move to address concerns over hidden recording technology and courtroom privacy, according to TechRepublic. The statewide policy will take effect July 20 and applies to more than 1,240 courts across New York’s Unified Court System.