British moviegoers might soon have to choose between their popcorn and their Meta smart glasses as cinemas across the UK move to restrict the AI-enabled eyewear over piracy concerns.

Cinema operators across the UK are considering policies that would ban or restrict camera-equipped smart glasses, including Meta’s AI-powered eyewear, the UK Cinema Association said Thursday.

The industry group said major cinema operators are reviewing how to handle the devices, balancing concerns about unauthorized film recording and privacy against their potential value for customers with accessibility needs. No industry-wide ban has been introduced, and the…

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