BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING: NFL Announces Mandatory Facial Recognition Software for All 32 Teams to Monitor Stadium Attendees
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The National Football League (NFL) has announced the implementation of mandatory facial recognition software across all 32 teams. This decision comes after a trial run last year at select venues, including Cleveland Browns Stadium, and will officially kick off with this summer’s preseason games.
The new system will kick off with the Patriots and Giants home games on August 8.
According to Jeff Boehm, chief operating officer of Wicket, the company behind the facial recognition technology, this system is designed to ensure that only properly credentialed media, officials, staff, and guests can access restricted areas such as the playing field, press box, and locker rooms.
“Big news for Wicket as the NFL expands the use of our technology league-wide this season!” Boehm announced on LinkedIn.
