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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jeff McMurray

Push for facial recognition on public buses ignites fierce debate in Kansas City

If no match or safety issue is detected, the facial data won't be retained - (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas City, Missouri, is set to equip some public buses with facial recognition software, aiming to identify banned riders or missing persons.

This move is seen by both sides as a major litmus test for AI in U.S. public transport, making Kansas City the epicenter of a fierce debate: are AI's safety benefits worth the privacy costs?

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