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South Korean man investigated for secretly filming dates with AI smart glasses

From The Straits Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A man in South Korea is under investigation for allegedly using AI smart glasses to secretly record women he dated.
  • He is accused of sharing the photos and videos online without their consent.
  • The case came to light after one victim discovered the footage on his social media account and reported him to the police.

Police in Seoul are investigating a man accused of secretly recording women he dated using AI smart glasses and then sharing the footage online. The suspect allegedly wore Meta's AI glasses during dates with four women earlier in 2026, capturing photos and videos without their knowledge or permission.

The case surfaced when one of the women discovered the man's social media account, where she found videos of herself and other women. She subsequently reported the incident to the police. The recorded footage reportedly documented the women's activities throughout their dates, from initial meetings at subway stations to shared meals and coffee.

When confronted by the women about the recordings, the suspect reportedly claimed he filmed them "to preserve the memories." Authorities are now investigating the extent of the footage, including whether it contains intimate images, and are considering additional charges under South Korea's sex crime laws.

The investigation highlights growing concerns about privacy and the potential misuse of emerging technologies like AI-powered smart glasses. Police are working to determine the full scope of the alleged offenses and the potential legal ramifications for the suspect.

to preserve the memories

— SuspectThe suspect reportedly told the women he filmed them to preserve memories.
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Originally published by The Straits Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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