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The eyes have it: Reform politician’s ‘smart glasses’ prompt calls for ban in Westminster.

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A Reform UK Senedd member, Jason O'Connell, is suspected of using AI-enabled smart glasses to aid a speech, prompting calls for a ban in Westminster.

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A Reform UK Senedd member, Jason O'Connell, is suspected of using AI-enabled smart glasses to aid a speech in the Senedd, prompting calls for a ban in Westminster.

Why it matters: It has reignited debate over the use of AI-enabled devices in political settings.

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Reform politician's smart glasses prompt calls for ban in Westminster

The eyes have it: Reform politician’s ‘smart glasses’ prompt calls for ban in Westminster
Guardian AI · 14 Oct 2026, 15:05

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