Massachusetts lawmakers propose restrictions on facial recognition technology

Massachusetts lawmakers have proposed to restrict the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement, according to WBUR.

On Tuesday, the Joint Committee on the Judiciary heard arguments on the proposals. “Facial recognition technology is dangerous, both in its ability to facilitate government surveillance, and its track record of misidentifying people in criminal investigations,” State Senator Cynthia Creem said to the panel.

Creem is sponsoring a bill that would require the police to get a warrant to use face biometrics …

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