Kroger says it has no plans to use facial recognition
Rep. Rashida Tlaib shares concerns with Kroger over price gouging using facial recognition
(CBS DETROIT) — Rep. Rashida Tlaib is worried Kroger is going to use new facial recognition technology for surge pricing. In a letter to Kroger, posted on X this week, Tlaib said the store will be using Electronic Shelving Labels in their stores.
Kroger says it has no plans to use facial recognition after uproar about surge pricing in grocery stores
Rashida Tlaib, Elizabeth Warren, and Robert Casey have all written letters to Kroger expressing their concern over electronic shelf labels and facial recognition. Here’s everything you need to know about the issue.
Kroger’s Plan to Use Facial Recognition Raises Concerns About Surge Pricing
“Studies have shown that facial recognition technology is flawed and can lead to discrimination in predominantly Black and brown communities,” Tlaib said in her letter. “The racial biases of facial recognition technology are well-documented and should not be extended into our grocery stores.”
Rep. Rashida Tlaib voices concern that Kroger's facial recognition could open door for price gouging
Rep. Rashida Tlaib says she is concerned that Kroger is going to use new facial recognition technology for surge pricing.
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