Can Apple make smart glasses that aren’t a constant privacy threat?

Apple is reportedly preparing to launch its first smart glasses, prompting questions about how it will address consumer privacy worries. The core concern is whether wearable devices with cameras or sensors can avoid feeling like a constant surveillance risk.

Smart glasses remain a difficult category because their usefulness often depends on capturing real-world context, which can make bystanders uncomfortable. Apple’s approach to privacy by design could help define consumer expectations for the broader wearable AI market.