According to a report by Graham Cluley on Bitdefender's Hot for Security blog, a growing number of UK venues have decided to restrict the use of Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses. Pubs, restaurants, and theatres are among the establishments taking action against the devices.
The reason behind the bans is privacy. Smart glasses can record video and take photos without obvious cues, making them particularly concerning in spaces where people expect not to be captured. The source identifies these bans as a response to what it calls “privacy-busting” smart glasses.
Since this is the only source used, there are no differing accounts. The report does not include statements from Meta or from the venues themselves, only the observation that the bans are happening.