Last week, Boston became the second-largest U.S. city to ban the use of facial recognition software.

“Boston should not use racially discriminatory technology that threatens the privacy and basic rights of our residents,” said the bill’s co-sponsor and Boston City Councilor At-Large Michelle Wu, according to local media. “Community trust is the foundation for public safety and public health.”

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