Norway proposes temporary ban on smart glasses in public spaces

Norway's government announced a proposal on October 5, 2026, to temporarily ban AI smart glasses in many public places. The ban would cover parks, beaches, museums, shopping centres, and public events. It would also apply to schools, playgrounds, doctors' offices, and gyms with changing rooms. The government said the ban would not be total. People could still use the glasses privately or in places where no one risks being filmed without permission. Minister Torgeir Micaelsen said he was worried about people being recorded without their knowledge. The temporary ban would give authorities time to study the technology and create permanent rules through public debate. Smart glasses with cameras have raised privacy concerns in many countries as the devices become more widely available.