NYC grocery stores fight proposed facial recognition ban

Grocery store owners in New York City oppose a bill that would limit use of facial recognition software, saying the algorithms reduce shoplifting. The measure, introduced to the city council early last month, calls for businesses to inform customers and get their written consent before using biometric recognition on them or face a $5,000 fine.

James Dolan, owner of the New York Knicks and Rangers, spurred the legislation, which now has 15 sponsors on the council. Dolan uses facial recognition …

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