Norway plans ban on smart glasses in public spaces
Norway plans to temporarily ban AI glasses in parks, schools and other venues while developing permanent rules, amid global privacy concerns.
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What happened
Norway plans to introduce a law to parliament that would temporarily ban smart glasses. 1 The ban would apply to parks, beaches, schools, kindergartens, museums, shopping centers and public events. 12 Norway is establishing an expert group to propose permanent national rules. 1 Multiple countries are weighing bans on smart glasses over privacy concerns. 3
Why it matters
The prohibition aims to prevent image capture without consent of the people being filmed. 2 This represents the first major government crackdown on AI glasses. 1
What to watch
The introduction of the law to Norway's parliament. 1 The expert group's recommendations for permanent national rules. 1
Sources · 3
[1]Norway plans to introduce a law to parliament that would temporarily ban the tech at places such as parks, beaches, schools, and kindergartens, while also setting up an expert group to propose permanent national rules: arstechnica.visitlink.me/5Agx05
Ars Technica · Bluesky
[2]Noruega quiere prohibir en forma temporal los anteojos inteligentes
La Nación (Argentina)
[3]Countries weigh banning smart glasses over privacy concerns reut.rs/4AN7sEp
Reuters · Bluesky
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