Gavin Newsom vetoes a CA bill banning secret recording with smart glasses in private places, saying its definition of wearable recording devices was too broad (Sophie Austin/Associated Press)

California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have prohibited the use of smart glasses for covert recording in private settings. He argued the legislation’s definition of wearable recording devices was overly broad and could criminalize legitimate uses. The veto removes the proposed penalties for such devices.