South Korean Telecom Operators Launch Sales of Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses

South Korean telecom operators SK Telecom, KT, and LG Uplus have started selling the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses with built-in AI assistant. The glasses are priced at about $380 and feature a 12MP camera, speakers, and microphones.

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AI boom creates toxic e-waste equivalent to 250 Eiffel Towers per year

The AI data center boom generates about 2.5 million metric tons of e-waste annually, equivalent to 250 Eiffel Towers. Toxic metals like arsenic, lead, and mercury contaminate the environment. Waste pickers in places like Kenya's Dandora dumpsite face health hazards and seek inclusion in policy-making.

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