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2 popular SF gay bars ‘pause’ use of ID verification tech after community pushback

Badlands and Toad Hall, two popular gay bars in San Francisco's Castro neighborhood, paused their use of Patronscan Guard+, an AI-assisted ID verification reader, after community pushback over the weekend. The bars halted the technology following concerns raised by patrons and community members.

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Over the weekend, two popular gay bars in San Francisco halted the use of ID verification technology after pushback. Badlands and Toad Hall, both in the Castro neighborhood, opted to using Patronscan Guard+, an AI assisted identification reader, similar to what you may see at an airport, after community concerns were raised. Patronscan is […]

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