California Assemblymember Phil Ting introduced A.B. 1814 to regulate police use of facial recognition technology, but critics argue it falls short in creating meaningful change and fails to address the risks involved.
The bill sets limits on using facial recognition matches as the sole basis for probable cause, but experts suggest that this limitation is already standard practice, questioning the real impact of the bill in curbing police reliance on algorithmic matches.
A.B. 1814 lacks sufficient provisions for holding police accountable for violating its regulations, as it offers no suppression remedy or private cause of action for defendants. It also fails to mandate transparency in disclosing the use of facial recognition, undermining potential legal recourse for wrongful arrests.
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