San Francisco gay bars back off AI-assisted face scanning technology after privacy uproar

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Bars暂停面部识别技术 — This could lead to longer wait times and more manual ID checks.
Community raised privacy concerns — Bars may need to invest in alternative security measures that don't involve technology. A related development is likely increased scrutiny on other venues considering similar technologies for identity verification.

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San Francisco gay bars back off AI-assisted face scanning technology after privacy uproar

Gay bars in San Francisco have discontinued the use of artificial intelligence-assisted face scanning technology after the community raised privacy concerns.Both Badlands and Toad Hall announced on Saturday they would stop using Patronscan technology, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.

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