Again, prohibition is the totally wrong and primitive approach! Like prohibiting younger children from using social media and so on. It reeks of government paternalism!
Are the Luddites back? History does not repeat, but it rhymes!
This seems to be a recent trend in Western countries to resort to prohibition to deal with new technologies. This is rather a sign of incompetence of Western politicians! Why such ad hoc measures? To gain time to come up with better solutions?
Hold users of smartglasses or wearables responsible for what they do is much preferred!
"Norway considers ban on camera-enabled wearable ‘pervert glasses’
Norway is considering a ban on smart glasses and other camera-enabled wearable headsets as it seeks to regulate the controversial technology amid privacy concerns. ...
The country’s digital minister Karianne Tung, as quoted by the AFP news agency, said that the government is looking to regulate the use of camera-enabled wearables, such as those made by Meta and Snap. ..."
"... "This could, for example, mean banning features such as facial recognition of other people in public spaces," she said. ..."
Tung, Karianne O. (1984-)
Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance
Is she a Luddite? (official photo)
Is she a Luddite? (official photo)
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