The Smart Glass Slip Up: When Innovation Meets Intolerance The Norwegian government has declared smart glasses a threat to national well being, but what does this mean for consumers?
Is it a genuine concern about data privacy or an excuse to regulate innovation out of existence? Minister Karianne Tung's statement seems reasonable at first glance.
"We can see that people's private lives and privacy are coming under pressure from new technology. " However, the solution – stricter regulation of smart glasses – may not be as straightforward.