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Experts warn that many others will experience similar ordeals as smart glasses go mainstream
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Cases of cyberstalking, sextortion, deepfakes, and other forms of online abuse are growing in the country.
Key facts
- Their 2026 Innovators Under 35 list will be out soon
- There, a content creator known for rage-bait videos had approached Shubnam, a 38-year-old transfeminine graphic designer and educator
- In fact, a petition filed by former Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union president Aishe Ghosh before the Delhi High Court alleged that police had filmed protesters continuously for weeks
- In July, India’s solicitor general dismissed the case in court as “ luxury litigation
Summary
Shubnam was packing boxes for a move into a new home when their friend sent them an Instagram video. There, a content creator known for rage-bait videos had approached Shubnam, a 38-year-old transfeminine graphic designer and educator. Edited into a mocking reel, the footage drew millions of views, along with transphobic abuse, reaction videos, and AI-generated memes. For Shubnam, the video has caused huge harm. Experts warn that many others will experience similar ordeals as smart glasses go mainstream.