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Kansas City is rolling out facial recognition on public buses to spot banned riders and missing persons — a bold move sparking privacy debates. Though Missouri pulled out funding over tech concerns, the city presses ahead with alternative money. Cameras are already installed, and officials say the public will adapt. The tech, used before in schools and nursing homes, deletes data if no match is found — but critics fear slippery slopes and misuse. Past failures in Tampa and Detroit, including wrongful arrests, underscore the risks. Delays from tech upgrades and lost state funds haven’t stopped the push — officials aim for a full launch this year, even expanding coverage, as security ramps up for the World Cup.

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