Gay bars in San Francisco have discontinued the use of artificial intelligence-assisted face scanning technology after the community raised privacy concerns. Both Badlands and Toad Hall announced on Saturday they would stop using Patronscan technology, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. Related: Why are San Francisco gay bars scanning patrons’ faces? Controversy intensified after reporting by the San Francisco Gazetteer. The technology used in San Francisco complies with California law, according to the company.