A growing number of restaurants, pubs and theatres across the UK have banned Meta's AI-powered smart glasses over concerns that the devices could compromise the privacy of customers and employees. Meta had promoted its smart glasses, priced at £359, with the help of celebrity Kylie Jenner, hoping they would gain mainstream acceptance similar to smartwatches and tablets. King said guests should not wear the recording-enabled glasses inside his venues. The restrictions reflect growing concerns over wearable technology that can discreetly capture photos and videos, with venue operators arguing that patrons and staff should be protected from unauthorised recording. The move comes as businesses increasingly review policies on emerging AI-enabled devices, balancing technological innovation with privacy rights.