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Facial Recognition at MSG Sparks Privacy Debate | New York City News
Protesters stormed Madison Square Garden this past Friday, demanding an end to its use of facial recognition tech — arguing it’s a privacy invasion that should be banned citywide. City Council member Shahana Hanif is pushing legislation to stop biometric scanning in venues, stores, and restaurants, countering claims that it’s essential for security by pointing out cases where cameras were disabled for private events. Critics warn of data breaches and misuse, while MSG defends the tech as just “digital recognition.” The debate boils down to one question: how much of your personal identity…
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