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NFL to Implement Facial Recognition for All 32 Teams This Season

Aug 3, 2024, 03:51 PM

The NFL announced this week that all 32 teams will implement facial recognition software to verify the identity of every person entering the stadium. The technology, provided by Wicket, aims to enhance security and clamp down on fake credentials. The rollout is set to begin on August 8, and it marks a significant step towards biometric in-stadium credentialing for Identity and Access Management (IAM). This move, set for this season, has raised privacy concerns among fans, with some describing it as dystopian and an invasion of privacy, likening it to 'Big Brother'.