US Bill Proposes Face Scans for Online Betting
A new bipartisan bill introduced by Rep. Josh Gottheimer would require online sportsbooks and prediction markets to use facial recognition to verify users' age
A new bill introduced by Rep. Josh Gottheimer on July 15, known as the Facial Recognition to Protect Children Act, proposes the use of face scans for online betting, as reported by Legal Sports Betting, which would force sportsbooks and prediction markets to scan a user's face to estimate age before a wager. The measure has gained bipartisan support with eight cosponsors, and companies like Kalshi are backing the bill, as noted on alienwp.com. This development raises concerns about surveillance and privacy, similar to issues discussed in articles about Warrantless Surveillance Concerns Escalate, and highlights the need for responsible AI practices, as considered by organizations evaluating top facial recognition software.
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