Norway is considering tighter restrictions on smart glasses and other camera-equipped wearable technology as officials raise concerns about surveillance, facial recognition and personal privacy.
Karianne Tung, Norway's minister of digitalisation and public governance, said the government wanted stronger regulation as artificial intelligence is increasingly combined with cameras and microphones embedded in glasses, headphones and other everyday devices.
The proposals do not amount to an announced blanket ban on smart glasses.
One measure under consideration is prohibiting functions such as facial recognition when they are used to identify other people in public spaces.
Norway's government plans to establish an expert group to advise on regulation and privacy protections for wearable technology.