Okay, so there's talk of outright banning those camera-enabled smart glasses and wearable headsets. Apparently, a Nordic country's digital minister is seriously concerned about how these gadgets, especially with AI and potential facial recognition, could be used to monitor people in public. They're calling them 'pervert glasses' which really says something about the public mood.
It's a clear move to prevent constant surveillance in our daily lives. Imagine everyone walking around, recording everything, everywhere – talk about a privacy nightmare! This proactive approach feels like a necessary step to keep our public spaces truly public, not just a set for someone else's continuous recording.
Good on them for addressing this before it gets completely out of control. An expert group is even being set up to advise on how to better protect our rights. This isn't about stifling tech, but about ensuring it doesn't erode our basic right to privacy.
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