NY state report sees risks in schools' use of facial recognition technology
By Ben Joe | Niagara Gazette, Niagara Falls The New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) has determined that, when it comes t...
By Ben Joe | Niagara Gazette, Niagara Falls The New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) has determined that, when it comes to the use of facial recognition technology for security in schools, the 'risks may outweigh any documented benefits.' The New York State Education Department released a statement with a link to the ITS report on Monday, saying that 'the State Education Commissioner will consider the report and its recommendations in determining whether to authorize the purchase or utilization of biometric identifying technology in public schools.