Moscow Metro recently announceda trial of facial recognition called FacePayon the Filevskaya metro line.
1000 commuters are participating in the trial, and the process is simple.
Its fans praise the hands-free aspect, especially for the elderly and people holding children.
They argue that metro cards already track user movements and payments.
Track your temperature
China uses facial recognition and other biometric tech to fight COVID-19.
At metro entrances, digital thermometers and facial recognition deny entry to those with high temperatures.
Last yearfacial recognition thermometers were installed in busesin Guangzhou to detect coronavirus in passengers.
The thermometers measure commuters temperatures at the bus entrance while they swipe their transport cards.
Its tech aligns with a broadercritique of the use of facial identification techin public spaces.
Can your ID be used in tech trials without your consent?
How will the data be secured?
Earlier this year, the Court of Justice of Sao Paulobanned facial recognition at Sao Paulo Metro.
The use of facial recognition tech raises fundamental issues about consent.
You cant opt out.
The only option is remove yourself from public spaces deploying the technology.
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Story byCate Lawrence
Cate Lawrence is an Australian tech journo living in Berlin.
