Norway to crack down on use of smart glasses
Norwegian officials have said the country is planning to regulate the use of smart glasses and similar devices, and was considering a ban on features that enable facial recognition in public spaces.
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Norwegian officials have said the country is planning to regulate the use of smart glasses and similar devices, and was considering a ban on features that enable facial recognition in public spaces.
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Norway to crack down on use of smart glasses
Norwegian officials have said the country is planning to regulate the use of smart glasses and similar devices, and was considering a ban on features that enable facial recognition in public spaces.
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Norway said today it planned to regulate the use of smart glasses and similar devices and was considering a ban on features that enable facial recognition in public spaces.
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Norway to crack down on use of smart glasses
Norway said Tuesday it planned to regulate the use of smart glasses and similar devices and was considering a ban on features that enable facial recognition in public spaces.
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