NYC Considers Ban on Face-ID Tech Used to Prevent Shoplifting, Grocers Protest.

New York City grocers are protesting a proposed City Council bill that would ban the use of facial recognition technology in private businesses and residential buildings. The technology has been used by some businesses to combat shoplifting, which has increased since the pandemic. The bill would require customers' written consent before their biometric information is captured, making it practically impossible for supermarkets to use the technology. Supporters of the bill argue that the technology increases the risk of racial profiling, while opponents claim that it has improved and is effective in stopping shoplifters.