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Facial recognition now part of being a fan at many stadiums

Oct 23, 2024
For some would-be concertgoers, the technology is a dealbreaker. But others enjoy the convenience and don't worry about privacy risks.
Concertgoers gather to see Usher perform at the Intuit Dome near Los Angeles. The venue collects data on patrons via an app and face-rec tech.
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The IRS is making its free tax filing tool available to all

May 30, 2024
Taxpayers told Marketplace they were satisfied with the service, and were able to save money this year.
The new IRS free federal filing service was only available to select people this year, but the people who did use it praise its simplicity.
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Filing your taxes this year may include more AI

Apr 15, 2024
Tax software companies like Intuit and H&R Block are turning to generative artificial intelligence to give products an edge.
Intuit and H&R Block introduced dueling AI assistants late last year, but experts say they're not wholly reliable.
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