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MI Congresswoman Backs Facial Recognition Wagering Bill

PlayMichigan · · International · Surveillance & Civil Liberties

I need to work carefully here. The excerpt is nearly identical to the headline and gives me very little to go on beyond: a Michigan congresswoman is supporting a bill related to facial recognition in wagering (gambling) contexts. ```json { "summary": "A Michigan congresswoman has thrown her suppo

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