Bottom line: The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act could enable law enforcement to monitor and track cybercriminals using AI-powered surveillance systems.
What's happening: The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act has passed the House with a 409-3 vote, and supporters argue that it could help retailers use AI-powered surveillance systems to identify and track cybercriminals. The National Retail Federation estimates that organized retail crime costs U.S. retailers $46.4 billion annually. The U.S. Senate has scheduled a hearing on the bill for March 2023. The City of Los Angeles has partnered with the Los Angeles Police