A 1447 — Relates to the use of facial recognition and biometric information for determining probable cause
A 1447 is a New York state bill that addresses the use of facial recognition and biometric information in determining probable cause. The bill seeks to regulate the use of these technologies in law enforcement contexts, potentially limiting their deployment without proper oversight or safeguards. It aims to address concerns around algorithmic discrimination and privacy risks associated with biometric surveillance. The bill was introduced in the 2025-2026 legislative session and is currently referred to the committee on governmental operations.
Linked Incidents
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36-year-old Black man wrongfully arrested after facial recognition misidentification in New York leading to two days in custody
69-year-old grandmother wrongfully arrested after AI facial recognition misidentification at Tennessee retail store
Black man wrongfully arrested after NYPD facial recognition misidentification, jailed two days before case dismissal
26-year-old South Asian software engineer wrongfully arrested after facial recognition misidentification in Milton Keynes theft case
8-month-pregnant woman wrongfully arrested after AI facial recognition error in front of children
Immigration enforcement officials deploy facial recognition app contributing to algorithmic discrimination and wrongful arrests
Woman wrongfully arrested after AI facial recognition misidentification in US state she never visited
Black man wrongfully arrested after facial recognition misidentification leading to $8M settlement
Black man detained by NYPD after Clearview AI facial-recognition false match, charges dismissed after location data proves alibi
Robert Williams wrongfully arrested after Detroit Police facial recognition misidentifies him as watch thief
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50-year-old woman wrongfully arrested after facial recognition misidentification in Tennessee leading to six-month custody without compensation
Adult patron wrongfully arrested after facial recognition misidentification at Peppermill Casino
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