[LINK] Who needs Google Glass?

Frank O'Connor francisoconnor3 at bigpond.com
Fri Jan 31 13:31:43 AEDT 2014


Not really related to Stephen's comment, but for another take on this puppy:

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/01/30/google_glass_car_ban_bills/

Just someone else's 2 cents worth ...    :)
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On 31 Jan 2014, at 2:41 am, stephen at melbpc.org.au wrote:

> Frank and Janet write,
> 
>> At any rate ... I still think the issues need to be addressed. 
>> 
>>> In a world of guilt by statistical correlation actual personal video
>>> might be handy? All these things depend on which end of the telescope
>>> dataset or camera you're at. photographer, data owner, subscriber ...
> 
> 
> Would agree with both. Google Glasses raise both problems, and solutions.  
> 
> For an example, according to today's Deloitte Global Technology Media and
> Telecommunications predictions report .. “There are many opportunities for
> applying wearables to improve safety and efficiency, by providing quicker
> and safer access to data.”  Johnston also said, “a recent trial of Google
> Glass by police in US towns resulted in an 80 percent drop in accusations
> of police brutality, and a drop in cases of excessive use of force by 
> police.”
> 
> Personally, I can see a good case for all public servants being required
> to wear them whilst on duty, and interacting with the public. And with a
> copy of all recordings of the interactions readily available to citizens.
> 
> Cheers,
> Stephen
> 
> Ref: 
> http://www.arnnet.com.au/article/537096/phablets_wearables_hit_prime_time_2
> 014_deloitte/
> 
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