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Biometric recognition — US AI compliance
Biometric AI overlaps with Illinois BIPA and Texas CUBI, plus Texas TRAIGA prohibitions on social scoring. Statutory damages under BIPA can run into the hundreds of millions for class actions. Plan accordingly.
1 law triggered1 stateMax penalty: $25,000
State-by-state breakdown
| Jurisdiction | Law | Effective | Max penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas residents; deployers operating in TX | Texas Responsible AI Governance Act | 2026-01-01 | $25,000 |
Headline obligations for biometric recognition
- BIPA exposure
- CUBI compliance
- social-scoring prohibition
Frequently asked questions about biometric recognition compliance
Which states regulate biometric recognition?
1 jurisdictions: Texas residents; deployers operating in TX.
What is the maximum penalty exposure?
Per-violation maximum: $25,000. Aggregate exposure depends on consumer counts and per-violation multiplication; engage counsel for a tailored estimate.
What are the headline obligations?
BIPA exposure, CUBI compliance, social-scoring prohibition.
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