Discovery of cameras built into airlines’ seats sparks privacy concerns

Any camera attached to a connected device has at least some risk of being hacked, and while an aircraft is less accessible than an internet-connected laptop, theres still a possibility of it being compromised.

Google originally included the microphone to allow it to add future functionality , but the company didnt originally disclose that the microphone was present.

If theres no chance of these cameras ever actually being used for anything, then theres no reason why American Airlines and Singapore Airlines shouldnt physically cover them.