DATE: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2026
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Norway Considers Ban on Camera-Enabled Wearable Headsets

Norway Considers Ban on Camera-Enabled Wearable Headsets

Sep 02, 2026 - 21:16
Norway considers ban on camera-enabled wearable ‘pervert glasses’
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Key Highlights

  • Digital minister Karianne Tung
  • Camera-enabled wearable headsets
  • Privacy rights

Norway is poised to take a significant step in regulating the rapidly evolving smart glasses and camera-enabled wearable headset market, with plans to consider a ban on these devices due to growing concerns over privacy.

The proposed measure comes as Norway's digital minister, Karianne Tung, warns of an increasing trend towards integrating artificial intelligence with cameras and microphones into everyday objects, including glasses, headphones, hats, and more.

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"this technology has potential game-changer,"

"This technology has the potential to be a game-changer," Tung noted, "but we must ensure that it serves the greater good and doesn't compromise our fundamental right to privacy."

According to Tung, one of the primary concerns is the use of facial recognition in public places, which she believes could lead to widespread surveillance and erosion of civil liberties.

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"We need to take proactive steps to safeguard people's rights and prevent this technology from being misused," Tung emphasized.

To address these concerns, Tung plans to establish a task force comprising experts in privacy law, AI ethics, and related fields to provide guidance on protecting individuals' rights in the digital age.

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Smart glasses and other camera-enabled wearable headsets.

Due to growing concerns over privacy and the potential for misuse.

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