New York City Council members and privacy advocates launch legislative campaign to ban biometric facial recognition at public entertainment venues

Outside the iconic silhouette of Madison Square Garden on a brisk Friday, a coalition of privacy advocates, labor organizers, and musical artists gathered to demand an end to what they characterize as a pervasive surveillance apparatus. The rally, marked by the rhythmic chant of “ban the scan,” served as the public face of a burgeoning […]

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Ex-CEO of AsiaWorld-Expo Allen Ha Advocates for "Homegevity" Model to Prevent Costly Building Renovations

Hong Kong homeowners are being urged to embrace a forward-thinking approach to property maintenance, one that prioritizes targeted, consistent repairs over expensive, large-scale renovations. This innovative strategy, dubbed "homegevity" by Allen Ha Wing-on, former CEO of AsiaWorld-Expo and convenor of the Residence Bel-Air owners’ committee, promises to extend the lifespan of buildings and significantly reduce […]

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