New York City Mayor Criticizes Madison Square Garden Over Biometric Surveillance Use
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has publicly criticized the owner of Madison Square Garden (MSG) regarding the company's use of surveillance and facial recognition technology. The criticism follows reports detailing how MSG uses face-scanning tech to track visitors, including a controversial database that reportedly categorizes individuals by sexual orientation. The tension comes as City Council member Shahana Hanif introduces legislation aimed at banning biometric data collection in public spaces across New York City. This legislative push seeks to address privacy concerns highlighted by past incidents, such as the 2021 banning of an attorney from Radio City based on facial recognition identification.
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