Governments Draw the Line on Where AI Glasses Can Go
Artificial intelligence glasses such as Ray-Ban Meta can film people around the wearer, often without those people knowing, and governments are only now deciding what to do about it. Norway is among the first to act at the national level. On Oct. 5, its Ministry of Digitalization and Public Governance proposed a temporary ban on […] The post Governments Draw the Line on Where AI Glasses Can Go…
Artificial intelligence glasses, such as those manufactured by Ray-Ban and Meta, have the capability to record individuals without their consent, raising concerns among governments worldwide. Norway emerges as one of the first nations to address this issue at the national level, proposing a temporary ban on the use of AI glasses in public spaces.
On October 5, Norway's Ministry of Digitalization and Public Governance introduced the proposal, which would restrict the use of AI glasses in select public places. These locations include parks, beaches, museums, shopping centers, and events, as well as areas where children congregate or where privacy is of utmost importance, such as schools, kindergartens, playgrounds, doctors' offices, swimming pools, and gyms equipped with changing rooms.
The proposed ban aims to protect individuals from potential surveillance and invasion of privacy, as AI glasses can covertly capture footage of people in these settings. This move by Norway signifies a growing recognition of the need to regulate the use of AI technology in public spaces and ensure the preservation of personal privacy rights.
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