Introduction: Reuters published an article last Saturday saying that although Google Glass is supported by geeks and enthusiasts, it is causing concerns about privacy and social etiquette, and some places such as casinos and cafes have begun to ban it. Use Google Glass.
The following is the full text of the article:
At last week’s 2013 I/O Developer Conference, Google and the audience conducted four rounds of exchanges and discussions on the currently hot Google Glass. Among them, the "etiquette of using Google Glass" is not part of Google's established agenda, but it has also become a hot topic. In fact, the industry has been talking about whether it is social etiquette to wear Google Glass to communicate with others.
Google Glass raises concerns about privacy and social etiquette
As a representative of wearable smart display devices, Google Glass is a combination of mobile computing devices and glasses, which can capture videos and surf the Internet at the same time. surf. With the popularity of Google Glass, several similar devices have appeared on the market, making smart wearable devices a thriving scene. But while geeks and enthusiasts have championed such devices, other forces, including lawmakers and casino operators, are wary of them, fearing they will lead to unprecedented privacy intrusions and breaches.
Technical consultant Allen Firstenberg, who attended the Google Developers Conference, said: “I was wearing Google Glass to dinner with a friend, and about 30 minutes later she told me : 'You know that stuff scares the hell out of me.'" Fischenberg wore the glasses for a week, eventually taking them off for the sake of his dining roommates.
In addition, Firstenberg also admitted that he once walked into the public bathroom to take a shower while wearing Google Glass, and was completely unaware that he was wearing it. He said: "I wear it most of the day and completely forget about its existence."
Many people in the industry believe that smart wearable devices are the next technological revolution after smartphones and will Setting off a new wave of changes in personal computing devices, just as smartphones replaced PCs, Patek Philippe. Apple and Samsung are also working on other forms of wearable devices.
The development version of Google Glass does not look much different from normal glasses, except that the lens on the right has something extra and looks thicker. Although Google only carefully selected a few thousand users as the first users of the device, it also encountered many derisions, saying that the device looked silly and a bit "Saturday Night Live" (US). A variety show that parodies popular current affairs).
Industry experts have questioned Google Glass on a more serious level, saying that the device may be abused because it can inadvertently take videos and photos anytime, anywhere.
But Google Glass has also gained many fans. Google and its admirers believe the privacy concerns of Google Glass are overblown. Like traditional cameras, Google Glass also has a flashing logo when it shoots video, so users know when it is shooting.
Some Google Glass users attending the Google Developers Conference said they would remove the device in inappropriate circumstances. For example, they may choose to take it off when they are in the gym locker room or in a meeting room. Michael Evans, a web developer from Washington, D.C., said he takes off his Google Glass when watching movies to avoid suspicion, even though the device is currently not suitable for shooting longer videos. He said: "I don't want to spoil it."
Some places have begun to ban the wearing of Google Glass
Google Glass has a stamp-sized electronic screen attached to the lens that can shoot videos, Access email, get directions, and receive message alerts from Internet social apps.
Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt pushed back against privacy concerns about Google Glass in a speech at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government in April.
He pointed out: "The critics must be those who are afraid of change. They have not yet figured out that society has a process of adapting to such new things."
Schmidt admitted that Google Glass is not suitable for everything. It has its usage limitations. But he believes that in this case, new social etiquette will automatically converge and form over time.
Fistenberg also believes that time will smooth everything out and all aspects of society will eventually adapt to this new device and accept this new technology. He pointed out: "I don't think we should join the conversation about bad-mouthing Google Glass now."
In fact, almost every change in the technology world is accompanied by thorns. For example, mobile phones and various wireless handheld devices encountered many doubts and criticisms when they first emerged. But now, those worries or concerns that were “imposed” in the first place have been properly addressed. For example, in public places, polite mobile phone users will not talk loudly; during meetings, everyone will consciously mute their mobile phones or set them to vibrate mode.
For Google Glass, some people have shifted from resistance to active response. Gambling entertainment company Caesar's Entertainment recently announced that customers are not allowed to wear Google Glass while gambling and in the showroom, but are not restricted in other areas. In March, Seattle's Five Point Cafe made headlines when it announced it was the first US cafe to ban Google Glass.
The California Highway Patrol said that although the law does not restrict drivers from wearing Google Glass while driving, Chief Elon Steers said that if the driver wears the glasses, If the device is distracted while driving, patrol members can take enforcement measures.
Privacy tracking concerns from Google
Lawmakers are also starting to focus on Google Glass.
Last Thursday, eight members of the U.S. Congress jointly wrote a letter to Google CEO Larry Page, asking how Google Glass should deal with various possible privacy issues, including whether it can be used for face recognition.
According to Google, Google Glass does not support facial recognition technology and will not add high technology “until privacy protection laws are in place.”
In a session at the I/O Developer Conference, members of the Google Glass team answered questions from the audience about the privacy of the device. Developers are concerned about this issue because it directly relates to the social etiquette considerations they have when developing apps for the device.
Some people’s fears about Google Glass’ potential privacy violations stem from Google’s own tracking technology. Previously, Google’s Street View photography has repeatedly exposed family or personal privacy.
Marc Rotenberg, executive director of the Electronic Privacy Information Center, a nonprofit privacy advocacy organization, said: "In fact, Google's own services have privacy violations, Patek Philippe." He cited Google's Search, for example, points out that the company uses search history to sell ads.
Rotenberg said that the biggest concern about Google Glass comes from the data collected by the device. Audio, video and user location information will be stored on Google's servers and controlled by the company.
Ryan Calo, a law professor at the University of Washington who specializes in privacy and technology, said Google Glass is no different from other technological achievements, like smartphones and "spy pens." The only difference is that it is worn on the face like a pair of glasses.
He pointed out: "The human face is a very private place, and wearing a high-tech gadget can make people uneasy. It feels like people feel uneasy when they hear 'drone' because It’s reminiscent of war.”
Some early adopters of Google Glass have seen various discomforts with the device. Ryan Warner, a recent college graduate, built a recipe app for Google Glass. He said he was shocked by people's reactions when he walked into the bar wearing Hu Ge glasses.
He described: "I was like 'riding a tiger' in that situation. I didn't know whether to keep wearing it or take it off." It was as if people were saying: "Oh, my God, that's Google." Glasses? He is very excited." (Zhu Fei)
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