Norway to crack down on use of smart glasses

Norway said Tuesday it planned to regulate the use of smart glasses and similar devices and was considering a ban on features that enable facial recognition in public spaces.

“The potential for abuse is enormous,” said a Norwegian official.

Smart eyewear is a type of wearable tech offering features such as built-in cameras, microphones, and augmented-reality displays, allowing users to capture photos and videos or project data into view.

Norway said Tuesday it planned to regulate the use of smart glasses and similar devices and was considering a ban on features that enable facial recognition in public spaces.