
The eyes have it: Reform politician’s ‘smart glasses’ prompt calls for ban in Westminster
Jason O’Connell, a Welsh reform politician, was seen wearing AI‑enabled smart glasses during a Senedd speech, raising concerns about the device’s potential to provide real‑time assistance. The incident has prompted calls from opposition parties for a ban on such technology in Westminster, citing transparency and fairness issues in parliamentary proceedings. The debate highlights growing scrutiny of AI tools in public office.