{
  "id": 12482855,
  "title": "Norway wants to temporarily ban smart glasses in parks, beaches, and schools",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/norway-wants-to-temporarily-ban-smart-glasses-in-parks-beaches-and",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-06T21:56:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechSpot",
    "slug": "techspot",
    "url": "https://www.techspot.com/news/114109-norway-wants-temporarily-ban-smart-glasses-parks-beaches.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Norway is considering a temporary ban on smart glasses in parks, beaches, and schools to address privacy concerns. The government aims to give experts time to draft new legislation that restricts potential abuse of these advanced wearables. Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance Torgeir Eikstad Micaelsen stated that people are increasingly worried about smart glasses invading personal privacy, as they can easily capture photos and video clips without individuals' consent. Oslo, Norway's capital and largest city, has already implemented a total ban on smart glasses in schools. Additionally, oil and gas company Equinor has prohibited the devices from its offices and offshore facilities. The temporary ban is a high-priority proposal for the government, as Norway seeks to prevent a society where individuals fear being recorded or monitored without permission, which could make public spaces feel unsafe. Some major tech companies and AI firms are investing in smart glasses, hoping they will become a bridge between users and voice-activated chatbots, potentially replacing smartphones as the primary means of interacting with artificial intelligence on the go. While major players like Meta are optimistic about the technology's potential, many are actively avoiding it. Norway is also working on broader regulatory efforts, but smart glasses have already been banned from public spaces such as New York's courts and other locations worldwide.",
  "summary": "Norwegian authorities are preparing a temporary ban on AI-enhanced smart glasses, giving experts time to draft a new law that restricts potential abuse of the latest wearables. The government announced the plan on Monday, saying smart glasses will become an unwelcome guest in certain public places, at least for the... Read Entire Article",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}