San Francisco has become the first US city to ban facial recognition technology. The move aims to address privacy concerns and prevent potential misuse by law enforcement and private companies, marking a significant step in digital rights.
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The Washington Post reports on China’s expanding reach of repression into U.S. cities, detailing how Beijing pressures American communities and activists to silence dissent, raising concerns over foreign influence on American soil.
Security cameras boost public safety and deter crime, but experts warn they also raise privacy concerns. The debate intensifies over whether their benefits outweigh the risks of surveillance. (The New York Times, 2022)