# AI glasses: plan for a temporary ban in 2026 Norway plans to propose a ban on AI glasses in selected places. As of 7 October 2026, no start date is set. See what remains to be decided. Canonical: https://samfunnprep.no/en/nyheter/ki-briller-midlertidig-forbud-forslag-2026 Language: en Publisher: SamfunnPrep Author: Hlib Suslov Published: 2026-10-08T11:36:38.994+00:00 Modified: 2026-10-08T11:36:39.041622+00:00 AI use policy: https://samfunnprep.no/ai-policy.txt ## Key takeaways - An announced legislative proposal As of 7 October 2026, the plan is not an adopted total ban on AI glasses. - Places and technology still need clarification The government is considering selected places and announces exceptions for vulnerable groups and limited uses that benefit society. - Sharing has its own rules Check consent and other relevant rules before sharing images or video; the proposal does not decide every recording situation. The government plans to propose a temporary ban on AI glasses in selected places. As of 7 October 2026, this is an announced legislative proposal. It is not an adopted total ban, and the announcement sets no effective date. ## What does the government want to ban? The government wants to restrict the use of AI glasses in certain places. AI means artificial intelligence. These glasses may have cameras and functions that process information, among other features. Digitaliserings- og forvaltningsdepartementet, the ministry working on digital policy, announced the plan on 5 October 2026. The concern is that people may be filmed, photographed or have their voices recorded without knowing it. Read [the government's announcement about AI glasses](https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/vil-innfore-midlertidig-forbud-mot-ki-briller/id3175516/). The government also plans an expert group to advise on permanent national rules. It does not plan a total ban on AI glasses and other technology you wear on your body. SamfunnPrep's guide to [privacy and personal data](https://samfunnprep.no/en/articles/personvern-norge-personopplysninger) explains general rights. This news concerns work on a possible new restriction. ## Which places could be covered? Schools, kindergartens and places with a particular need for privacy are among the examples the government is considering. The list is not a final, adopted rule. Possible places mentioned in the announcement include: - parks, bathing beaches and public events - schools, kindergartens and playgrounds - healthcare institutions and doctors' offices - exercise facilities with changing rooms and showers. The government will also clarify which technology a ban would cover. It announces exceptions for vulnerable groups and limited uses that benefit society. The details therefore matter to people who use such aids. ## Has a ban been adopted? No. The announcement describes a legislative proposal the government intends to submit to Stortinget. It gives no effective date. Stortinget, Norway's parliament, has also received a separate [private member's proposal on AI glasses](https://stortinget.no/no/Saker-og-publikasjoner/Saker/Sak/?p=200426). The proposal from Sosialistisk Venstreparti (SV), the Socialist Left Party, was submitted on 5 October 2026. As of 7 October, the case page shows that committee consideration, debate and a decision have not taken place. This is a separate initiative, not a decision on the government's plan. ## What should you do about images and recordings now? You must still consider current rules for sharing images and video. A planned ban and the right to publish an image are different questions. Datatilsynet, the data protection authority, explains that sharing portrait images normally requires consent. There are exceptions. Images of situations may also fall under privacy rules when people can be recognised. See [Datatilsynet's guidance on sharing images](https://www.datatilsynet.no/personvern-pa-ulike-omrader/internett-og-apper/bilder-pa-nett/), checked on 7 October 2026. This guidance on sharing does not mean all recordings are automatically unlawful. Before sharing, clarify who appears and what legal basis you have. SamfunnPrep explains responsible use in its guide to [digital judgement](https://samfunnprep.no/en/articles/digital-dommekraft-norge). If an image of you has been published unlawfully, you can first ask the person who shared it to remove it. Contact the website or app if this does not resolve the matter. The [SamfunnPrep tools overview](https://samfunnprep.no/en/verktoy) also offers practical support for other everyday tasks. ## FAQ ### Are AI glasses banned everywhere in Norway? The government announcement of 5 October 2026 describes a legislative proposal, not an adopted total ban. ### Which places are being considered for a ban? Examples include schools, kindergartens, parks and healthcare institutions. The announcement does not set the final scope. ### When would the ban take effect? As of 7 October 2026, the government announcement gives no effective date. ### Does the proposal mean all images and recordings are unlawful now? No. Distinguish the announced ban from current rules for recording and sharing. Sharing portraits normally requires consent, with exceptions. ## Sources - [Vil innføre midlertidig forbud mot KI-briller](https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/vil-innfore-midlertidig-forbud-mot-ki-briller/id3175516/) - [Dokument 8:8 S (2026–2027), representantforslag](https://stortinget.no/no/Saker-og-publikasjoner/Saker/Sak/?p=200426) - [Deling av bilder](https://www.datatilsynet.no/personvern-pa-ulike-omrader/internett-og-apper/bilder-pa-nett/) Citation: Hlib Suslov, "AI glasses: plan for a temporary ban in 2026", SamfunnPrep, 2026-10-08T11:36:38.994+00:00, https://samfunnprep.no/en/nyheter/ki-briller-midlertidig-forbud-forslag-2026