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NYC Moves to Ban Facial Recognition in Businesses | New York City News
New York City is poised to ban private businesses from using facial recognition on customers, with strong backing from the mayor’s office and most of the City Council. The move targets venues like Madison Square Garden, which have used the tech to track patrons—even barring those in lawsuits—raising alarms about mass surveillance, discrimination, and real-world harms like wrongful arrests and data breaches. A key provision lets customers sue for up to $5,000 per violation, while a stricter companion bill awaits final approval. This isn’t just policy—it’s about protecting everyday New Yorkers’…
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