Police Are Dodging Facial Recognition Bans

Surveillance Evolving Beyond Facial Recognition

As facial recognition technology faces growing scrutiny and legislative bans across U.S. cities, police departments are shifting toward other AI-driven tools like automatic license plate readers and predictive analytics to maintain surveillance capabilities.

A Regulatory Loophole

Experts and civil rights advocates warn that these alternative technologies often carry similar privacy concerns but lack the same regulatory oversight. This shift raises urgent questions about the effectiveness of current bans and the future of police tech accountability.