Australia considers banning smart glasses in government offices to counter AI threats

The Australian government is considering banning or limiting smart glasses in public service offices to protect against AI abuse. This initiative is led by Public Service Minister Katy Gallagher, while Prime Minister Anthony Albanese travels to the US for talks on online harm. Employment Minister Amanda Rishworth is chairing a roundtable with employers to develop AI workplace guidance. Tech companies like OpenAI and Atlassian have urged Australia to strengthen AI security laws. The Australian Signals Directorate warns of the need for an early warning system for AI threats.