Smart glasses with cameras are facing a global backlash. Norway is the latest country to act, planning a temporary ban in some public places. The core worry is consent.

Glasses like Meta's can film and record audio without anyone noticing. Critics say this puts women, children, and bystanders at risk. Several places have already moved.

New York has barred smart glasses from courtrooms. Hamburg has restricted them on public transport and in pools. Germany is pushing for national rules.

Norway's plan would cover parks, beaches, malls, and events. It would also cover schools, health offices, pools, and gyms. Private use would still be allowed.

Makers say the glasses help people capture moments hands-free. Regulators say the law must catch up with the technology. An expert group in Norway will study permanent rules.

Norway could become the first European country with a national smart glasses ban. Its ban would be temporary at first. Camera-less smart glasses may also come under review.

Regulators are studying how the technology is actually used.