The next fight over the use of facial recognition could be in the supermarkets
Summary
Politico's Digital Future Daily discusses how the next regulatory fight over facial recognition may occur in supermarkets, where retailers may explore the technology for security and operational benefits. The piece highlights policy debates on consent, data rights, bias, and privacy safeguards, noting that both state and federal regulators are weighing rules that could significantly impact adoption and vendor practices, with civil-liberties concerns at the forefront.