Some places have already banned AI glasses, and the list just keeps growing

Courts, schools and other public places are increasingly banning AI glasses.

By Husain Parvez Nov. 15, 2026 11:00 am EST Alexander Fedosov/Shutterstock Add Engadget on Google: Google Discover

AI glasses with cameras can look like just a normal pair of glasses, but they are becoming more and more unwelcome in courthouses, schools and other public places for safety and privacy reasons. 

While no country has a permanent, outright ban on AI glasses, Pakistan's Punjab province imposed a 30-day ban. This includes the use and sale of camera-equipped smart glasses with "hidden recording ability" and began in October 2026. The order also includes miniature cameras disguised in the form of pens or keychains, and retailers will not be able to evade it by selling the affected devices online. Punjab authorities claimed they received complaints of spying devices being used for illegal surveillance, harassment and blackmail. They didn't mention which models are included, and the ban is limited only to Punjab.