The state Education Department banned the technology following a report that facial recognition risks violating students' privacy and civil rights.
The New York State Education Department issued a ban on most uses of facial recognition technology in schools following a new report.
The report looked at 12 aspects of using facial recognition technology in schools, from its impact on civil rights to its accuracy and its effectiveness. The report indicated that some schools have considered using the technology for instances such as taking attendance and for security purposes. The report follows similar research conducted by the University of Michigan. Its 2020 project suggested that most uses of facial recognition technology should be banned from schools.
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