Event Access
Summary
FRT is being used to control access to events in a variety of ways, including:
- Event ticketing: to confirm the identity of ticket holders and prevent ticket fraud by comparing the person's face captured at the event to the one taken during ticket purchasing.
- Identity verification: to verify the identity of an individual trying to gain access to an event by comparing the individual's face to a database of known individuals.
- VIP access: to grant access to VIP areas or exclusive events to only those who are authorized to be there.
- Access control: to grant or deny access to an event based on the individual's identity.
- Crowd management: to monitor crowd size and movement, to help event organizers to ensure that the number of people in a particular area does not exceed safe capacity levels or to redirect resources to manage patron demand.
- Security: to identify known security risks or criminals and prevent them from entering the event.
- Contactless Entry: to identify authorized ticket holders to access an event without having to interact with event staff or touch a ticket reader.
Concerns
Health concerns: The use of facial recognition technology in events could also raise concerns about public health, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Psychological effects: The use of facial recognition technology in events could also have psychological effects on attendees, who may feel uncomfortable or stressed about being monitored and tracked.
Technical issues: The use of facial recognition technology can also lead to technical issues, such as system failures or network outages, which can disrupt the event.
- Bias
- Privacy concerns
- Accuracy concerns
- Lack of regulation
- Misuse concerns