Imagine going to a baseball game, and instead of showing your ticket, you just smile at a camera to gain entry. That’s what some fans are experiencing as they visit stadiums that have facial recognition technology. Facial recognition is becoming more popular in sports venues around the world, especially as the MLB playoffs are heating up. According to some estimates, more than 20 stadiums in the world are already using or testing this technology.
Benefits of facial recognition for sports venues include: Challenges and risks of using facial recognition Facial recognition technology is not widely accepted by everyone. It also raises some ethical and social concerns, such as privacy, accuracy, bias, and consent. Some people are skeptical or fearful of Artificial Intelligence, which is still a relatively new and untested field.