One of the unique aspects of the Tokyo Olympiad in 2020 (along with the fact that it was postponed until July 2021 due to the COVID outbreak) was that it was one of the first major sporting events to use facial recognition technology. Because of the magnitude of the event, the COVID pandemic, and the security issues it posed, it was an outstanding example of the application of facial recognition technology. Hundreds of thousands of fans from around the globe attended, and there was a need for improved security, streamlined admission procedures, and the ability to detect potential security threats. It was a pioneering example of the employment of facial recognition technology in a big athletic event, as it helped to resolve these problems.

However, due to worries about privacy and possible abuse of the technology, some people questioned the deployment of facial recognition technology during the Tokyo Summer Olympics. Many critics claimed that using the facial recognition technology may violate people’s right to privacy and even lead to widespread surveillance. Concerns were raised about the technology’s precision and dependability as well as the possibility of data exploitation. These concerns sparked debates about the ethical implications of using the facial recognition technology in such a high-profile event.

In this article, we are going to discuss the cutting-edge technology of facial recognition and its impact on event management. We will explore how facial recognition can contribute to safer attendee registration and enhance the experience of event organizers and participants. We will delve into the potential advantages of integrating facial recognition API into event management systems. In addition, we will focus on privacy concerns which make it a controversial and sensitive topic.

Learn more here: Facial Recognition API for Events — a Safer Attendee Registration and Event Management