Norway plans a temporary ban on AI glasses in some public places

The Norwegian government says it plans to temporarily ban AI glasses in certain locations, citing concerns that people could be photographed, filmed or recorded without their knowledge. The ban could apply to places where the public frequently gathers, such as parks, beaches, museums, shopping centres and public events, and could also cover privacy-sensitive locations such as schools, playgrounds, youth clubs, and doctors' offices, swimming pools and gyms with changing rooms. The government says it has no intention of a blanket ban; private use and use that does not result in others being photographed without consent would remain permitted. The government will also examine which technologies the ban covers, including glasses with cameras and recording, glasses with cameras and AI features, and other wearable devices with cameras, recording or AI. The minority government says it will submit a bill to parliament as soon as possible and set up an expert panel to advise on long-term national regulation of body-worn technology.