The leader of the Norwegian Socialist Left Party (SV), Kirsti Bergstø, is advocating for a ban on Meta’s smart glasses within Norway. Bergstø argues the glasses present significant privacy risks due to their potential for covert surveillance. She expresses concern over the possibility of misuse of the technology and the data it collects. The call for a ban centers on the glasses’ ability to record and potentially share information without explicit consent from those being recorded. This move reflects growing anxieties surrounding data privacy and the increasing capabilities of wearable technology. The SV party intends to push for legislative action to prohibit the sale and use of the glasses in Norway. Further debate is expected regarding the balance between technological innovation and individual privacy rights.
