“Norway Plans Temporary Ban on Smart Glasses in Public Places Over Covert Recording Fears” — what this page in the network covers. Norway is moving to temporarily ban smart glasses in certain public spaces, including parks, beaches, museums, shopping centres, schools, daycare centres, healthcare facilities, gyms, and public events, according to a government plan. The proposed bill targets camera-enabled spectacles like Meta's Ray-Ban glasses, which have already faced restrictions in the UK and US due to concerns about covert recording. Private use would still be permitted under the plan, but the ban aims to address rising global unease over AI-enabled recording devices in public settings.
The Oslo government's move reflects growing regulatory scrutiny of wearable technology that can capture images and video discreetly. By limiting use in sensitive locations, Norway seeks to balance innovation with privacy rights. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.