The government of Norway is considering a temporary ban on the use of AI-enabled smart glasses in certain public places, according to a press release from the Norwegian Ministry of Digitalization and Public Governance.
The proposed restrictions would apply to areas where people tend to congregate, including beaches, parks, museums, shopping centers, and public events. Norwegian officials are concerned that the technology, which can be equipped with cameras and microphones, could allow people to be recorded without their knowledge.
"We do not want a society where people are concerned about hidden sound recordings, photography and filming in places and in situations where they are used to being without being monitored," said Torgeir Micaelssen, minister of Digitalization and Public Administration.
The proposed restrictions are not yet in effect, and the government plans to bring legislation before Norway's parliament, known as the Storting, as soon as possible. Officials are still determining which devices and locations would be covered, and whether the rules would apply only to AI-enabled glasses or to other wearable technology capable of recording.
The government has stated that it is not seeking a complete ban on smart glasses, but rather a regulation that would allow people to use the devices privately and in settings where others are not at risk of being recorded without their consent.
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