Norway, long celebrated as a global pioneer in electric vehicle adoption and green technology, is pushing back on a different kind of innovation: AI-powered smart glasses. Norwegian officials and privacy advocates have raised alarms over devices capable of covertly recording video and audio, with critics labeling them "pervert glasses" due to the potential for non-consensual surveillance in public spaces. The pushback highlights a growing tension in the tech world between the promise of hands-free, AI-assisted experiences and the very real risks to personal privacy and social comfort. As other countries race to embrace wearable AI, Norway's stance may signal a broader European skepticism about how quickly society is ready to accept always-on recording devices in everyday life.
Norway Skeptical of Smart Spectacles: Leader in EV Adoption Not Ready to Welcome ‘Pervert’ Glasses Benzinga
