Posted 12/19/2023, 11:44:00 PM
Rite Aid Banned from Using Facial Recognition Tech for 5 Years Over Consumer Risks
- Rite Aid banned by FTC from using AI facial recognition for 5 years to try to prevent shoplifting
- FTC charges retailer failed to prevent consumer harm from facial recognition technology use
- Complaint alleges Rite Aid didn't assess tech accuracy, enforce image quality, or train employees
- Order violations put consumers' sensitive information at risk, says FTC official
- Rite Aid facing other federal lawsuits this year over opioid epidemic role