Norway became the first in the world to propose a ban on AI glasses in public places
Norway intends to temporarily ban the wearing of artificial intelligence glasses in public places. The government is concerned that such devices pose a threat to privacy by allowing people to be photographed, videotaped, or audio recorded without their knowledge.
Norway has become the first country in the world to propose a ban on AI glasses in public places
The Norwegian government plans to temporarily ban the wearing of artificial intelligence glasses in public places such as parks, beaches, schools, kindergartens, and hospitals.
According to the FT, the government announced on October 5 that a relevant draft law is being prepared. It is expected to be submitted to parliament in the coming days.
"The introduction of a powerful new technology that poses a risk of people being photographed, videotaped, or voice-recorded without their knowledge is causing concern," said Norway's Minister of Digitalization and Public Administration, Torgeir Micaelsen.
He stated that the temporary ban is necessary to study the situation thoroughly and develop permanent rules.
The Norwegian government emphasized that this is not about a complete ban on AI glasses.
The FT notes that Norway is the first major country in the world to decide to introduce nationwide restrictions on the use of AI glasses.
At other levels, the use of such devices is already banned in Norway, including in Oslo schools and at the facilities of the oil and gas corporation Equinor. Similar bans exist in other countries as well. In particular, entry into courts in England and Wales with Meta's AI glasses is prohibited.