May 23, 2023

Biometric Surveillance Is Quietly Expanding: Bright- Line Rules Are Key 

Biometric Surveillance Is Quietly Expanding: Bright- Line Rules Are Key 

AI Now Institute 

Despite mounting evidence of harm and untested scientific claims, biometric systems are still quietly proliferating and embedding themselves in new domains like cars and the metaverse. 

Existing policy approaches based on data protection law, like the GDPR, have proven to be ineffective in preventing some of the most egregious kinds of biometric systems. In this environment, comprehensive bright-line prohibitions on collection and use are key to future-proof policy interventions. 

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