Kansas City’s transit authority could become among the first in the nation to use AI-powered cameras on city buses to help strengthen security and more quickly detect banned passengers. But critics worry about privacy and scaring away riders.

KCUR reporter Savannah Hawley-Bates spoke with Up To Date producer Zach Wilson about the KCATA's potential launch of the cameras, and why some local advocates and national experts are concerned.

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Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Byron Love and KCUR Studios, and edited by Gabe Rosenberg, Madeline Fox and Emily Younker.

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