Ban on all smart/AI eyeglasses at Philly courts starts Monday

Starting Monday, there is a ban in place on all smart/AI eyeglasses at courtrooms across Philadelphia.

As announced last week, starting Monday, anyone who attempts to bring any eyeglasses with audio and/or video recording capabilities into a courtroom in the city could face expulsion from the court, fines or even arrest and prosecution.

The ban includes any eyeglasses — both prescription and non-prescription — that have video and/or audio recording capabilities.

These types of glasses, officials said, will now be forbidden inside any First Judicial District (FJD-Philadelphia Courts) of Pennsylvania courthouse, building, or office without the court’s express written permission.

Officials said this new ban adds on to an existing prohibition on any type of audio/video/listening/recording device s — including all cameras and/or cell phones — inside courtrooms in Philadelphia.

In announcing the ban, court officials did not immediately say how much any fines associated with this ban could cost, but they noted that violators could be charged with contempt of court.