Augmented reality may make lives easier, but it comes with various associated risks. Google Glass in particular has many safety concerns. When a user is driving, they may become distracted by the constant flow of images onto the screen of the Glass and that could cause an accident, resulting in injury or even death.
With a piece of constantly connected technology providing a constant stream of information to the user, the incentive for hackers to manipulate the information becomes greater than ever. There exists the very real possibility that hackers could, for example, project their own images onto a headset, such as a false speed limit sign while driving, causing potential safety concerns.
If enough data is stored on anything, it becomes a wealth of information on its user. Simply by hacking someone’s phone, a hacker can discover much about a person. The same risks apply with augmented reality. When one’s reality is augmented and stored, a hacker can find this stored information and discover much about this person. For example, by looking at a person’s saved locations on any map application, a hacker can discover their home, place of work, and other important locations. Any breach into the world of augmented reality puts its user creates risks, all of which must be alleviated sooner rather than later.
