Digital Tags Come to Kroger and Walmart, but Chains Deny ‘Surge Pricing’
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Digital Tags Come to Kroger and Walmart, but Chains Deny ‘Surge Pricing’

Some members of Congress have expressed concerns that stores will monitor customers and raise prices. Business experts say the tech has not raised customers’ grocery bills.
Facial Recognition Led to Wrongful Arrests. So Detroit Is Making Changes.
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Facial Recognition Led to Wrongful Arrests. So Detroit Is Making Changes.

The Detroit Police Department arrested three people after bad facial recognition matches, a national record. But it’s adopting new policies that even the A.C.L.U. endorses.
What the F.A.A. Bill Means for Travelers
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What the F.A.A. Bill Means for Travelers

The legislation, which funds federal aviation programs for the next five years, cements new passenger protections, adds new routes and lets the T.S.A. continue to expand facial recognition programs. Here’s what you need to know.