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Irish Times
Norway becomes first major country to propose temporary ban on AI glasses in public places
Norway has become the first major nation to propose a temporary ban on AI glasses in public venues due to escalating privacy issues surrounding wearable technology. The centre-left government plans to introduce legislation targeting locations such as parks, beaches, schools, and kindergartens. This initiative aims to create awareness and foster debates that may lead to long-term regulations regarding the use of AI in public interests.
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Published 7 Oct 2026, 05:35 UTC3 min read
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TL;DR
- Norway is the first country to propose a temporary ban on AI glasses in public.
- The ban targets parks, beaches, schools, and kindergartens.
- Concerns arise around the ability to capture images or audio without consent.
- An expert group will work towards establishing permanent regulations.
- Companies like Meta and Google see wearable technology as the future of interaction with AI.
Interesting facts
- Australian lawmakers are also considering similar bans on AI glasses.
- Schools in Oslo and major companies like Equinor have preemptively banned AI glasses.
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