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A 7172 — Relation to the regulation of the use of artificial intelligence and facial recognition technology in criminal investigations

New YorkIntroduced Jan 1, 2025

This bill addresses the regulation of artificial intelligence and facial recognition technology in criminal investigations. It aims to establish safeguards to prevent misuse and discrimination in law enforcement practices involving AI and biometric data. The legislation seeks to protect individual privacy and ensure transparency in the use of these technologies.

Algorithmic DiscriminationPrivacy & Surveillance
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Linked Incidents

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Incidents this policy has been directly linked to

Algorithmic Discrimination

36-year-old Black man wrongfully arrested after facial recognition misidentification in New York leading to two days in custody

Apr 1, 2025·New York, United States·Direct
Algorithmic DiscriminationMinor

8-month-pregnant woman wrongfully arrested after AI facial recognition error in front of children

Aug 14, 2023·United States·Indirect
Algorithmic Discrimination

Woman wrongfully arrested after AI facial recognition misidentification in US state she never visited

Jul 1, 2024·United States·Direct
Algorithmic Discrimination

Black man wrongfully arrested after facial recognition misidentification leading to $8M settlement

Dec 1, 2024·Indirect
Privacy & Surveillance

Black man detained by NYPD after Clearview AI facial-recognition false match, charges dismissed after location data proves alibi

Aug 27, 2025·New York, NY, USA·Direct
Algorithmic Discrimination

Middle-aged man wrongfully arrested after AI misidentification in criminal investigation

Jan 1, 2024·unknown·Indirect
Algorithmic Discrimination

Seattle resident banned from Madison Square Garden venue after t-shirt design linked via facial recognition to 2021 incident he did not attend

Jan 1, 2024·New York, USA·Direct
Algorithmic Discrimination

Black man wrongfully arrested after Detroit Police facial recognition misidentification leading to 2024 settlement and policy reforms

Oct 1, 2018·Detroit, United States·Indirect
Algorithmic Discrimination

Orlando man wrongfully arrested after facial recognition misidentification by Orlando police

Mar 31, 2026·Orlando, United States·Indirect