Philadelphia courts ban all smart/AI eyeglasses, violators could face arrest

Source: NBC Philadelpia

The Philadelphia Court system has banned all smart/AI eyeglasses from courtrooms and soon, anyone who attempts to bring any eyeglasses with audio and/or video recording capabilities into a courtroom in the city could face arrest.

On Tuesday, court officials announced that starting Monday, March 30, 2026, any eyeglasses -- both prescription and non-prescription -- that have video and/or audio recording capabilities, will be forbidden inside any First Judicial District (FJD-Philadelphia Courts) of Pennsylvania courthouse, building, or office without the court’s express written permission.

Anyone with any type of audio/video/listening/recording device, including all cameras and/or cell phones, will also be strictly forbidden inside, officials said.

"There already exists a long-standing prohibition on recording devices of any kind in FJD courtrooms," FJD Court Administrator Richard McSorely said in a statement. "Adding Smart/META eye glasses to the prohibition will further enhance privacy measures and help lessen witness or juror intimidation by preventing any video recording of them.”

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