Qualcomm Pushes On-Device AI Processing as Smart Glasses Privacy Concerns Mount

Qualcomm's Ziad Asghar, senior vice president for XR, wearables and personal AI, has called for stronger privacy safeguards in AI-equipped smart glasses as camera-enabled wearable devices become increasingly prevalent. Speaking at the Snapdragon Summit on September 23, Asghar highlighted the need for robust technical protections as smart glasses transition from niche products to mainstream consumer and enterprise devices.