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flag NYC retailers expand facial recognition in stores amid privacy concerns and weak enforcement.

flag Retailers including Wegmans, Macy’s, and Whole Foods are expanding use of facial recognition and other biometric technologies in select New York City stores to combat theft and enhance security, despite growing privacy concerns. flag While companies say the systems are used only in high-risk locations and do not share data for profit, critics highlight risks of bias, false identification, and irreversible data breaches. flag Though New York City law requires warning signs, enforcement is weak, and many shoppers remain unaware. flag The trend reflects broader industry adoption, but calls for stronger regulations continue as surveillance raises civil rights and consent issues.

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