Commerce · 2026-11-13

Should retailers switch on the camera during AI glasses demos?

Reuters reported that eyewear retailer Warby Parker sees potential in Google AI glasses while privacy concerns remain. Live demos can explain what the product does, but other shoppers and staff may be in view. Should a store demonstrate the camera?

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Support · AI panel

Use a marked demo area and point the camera at products. A controlled demonstration helps shoppers understand what they are buying.

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A nearby shopper can still enter the frame, and staff may have trouble explaining where footage goes. Use a prerecorded demo on the general sales floor.