Privacy concerns put smart glasses under scrutiny as Norway seeks temporary ban

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Norway's government is proposing a temporary ban on AI glasses in certain public spaces…

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  • Reported by ABC News and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:22:21 UTC.

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