New York State suspending use of facial recognition technology in schools
New York State will conduct a study of whether this type of technology is appropriate in schools and will issue recommendations based on the study s findings. Author: WGRZ Staff Updated: 4:17 PM EST December 23, 2020
ALBANY, N.Y. Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation on Tuesday suspending the use of facial recognition technology, as well as other kinds of biometric technology in schools.
Under this legislation, New York State will direct a study of whether this type of technology is appropriate in a schools and will issue recommendations based on the study s findings.