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Reform UK member's smart glasses spark ban proposal in Welsh parliament

Reform UK Senedd member Jason O'Connell faced scrutiny after reports indicated he may have used smart glasses during a speech to assist with his delivery.

By guardian · 8d ago · Source: guardian

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Reform UK Senedd member Jason O'Connell faced scrutiny after reports indicated he may have used smart glasses during a speech to assist with his delivery. During a five-minute address in the Senedd chamber, the device emitted periodic flashes, suggesting reliance on digital prompts rather than memorized notes. O'Connell cited data from Cardiff's road review, stating that 192 roads had been assessed following 933 public requests, with only four routes restored to a 30mph speed limit. He argued that the proposed policy represented a significant financial burden, estimating £38.3 million in implementation costs and up to £8.9 billion in potential economic damage. The incident has reignited discussions about the use of AI-enabled devices in legislative settings, with calls emerging for a formal prohibition of such technology within the chamber. The matter is under review by parliamentary officials.

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