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Over 100 artists and bands are boycotting big venues over facial recognition tech.

Responding to the spread of facial recognition technology at concert venues, over 100 bands and artists like Rage Against the Machine and Boots Riley are participating in a boycott orchestrated by digital rights advocacy group Fight for the Future.

Madison Square Garden has made headlines as lawyers for firms actively litigating against venue owner MSG Entertainment reported being kicked out or denied entry after being flagged by the tech.

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