Syracuse lawmakers may ban use of facial recognition, similar tech in public

Syracuse lawmakers move to ban biometric surveillance in public places

Biometrics and facial scanning technology is rapidly becoming a component of private sector surveillance systems, including at stores like Wegmans. But two city lawmakers want to keep that technology out of Syracuse. Syracuse lawmakers Corey Williams and Jimmy Monto on Wednesday introduced a new law that would prohibit businesses in the city of Syracuse from incorporating biometric tools into its surveillance programs.  “We’re living in a world …

Syracuse lawmakers may ban use of facial recognition, similar tech in public

Syracuse, N.Y. — A pair of Syracuse lawmakers want to make using facial recognition and other biometric surveillance technology illegal for businesses and other entities open to the public in the city.