A city’s push for facial recognition on public buses ignites debate over security and privacy

Kansas City, Missouri, plans to install facial recognition cameras on public buses to identify banned riders or missing persons, sparking debate over privacy and security. The project, funded by local and federal money, faces opposition from privacy advocates like the ACLU, while supporters argue it aligns with existing security measures. Missouri declined state funding due to privacy concerns, and the system will only retain facial data if a safety issue is detected.