Norway Moves First With Temporary AI Glasses Ban to Protect Public Privacy

Norway's government announced on October 5, 2026 that it will propose a temporary ban on AI-equipped glasses in selected public places, becoming the first major country to impose restrictions on wearable surveillance technology. Digitalisation and Public Governance Minister Torgeir Micaelsen expressed concern that new recording devices are being introduced where people risk being photographed, filmed, or audio-recorded without their knowledge or consent.