Revised summary- Facial recognition article.
Nine schools in North Ayrshire have introduced facial recognition software to streamline lunch payments and reduce COVID-19 risks. While 97% of parents and students supported the system, privacy concerns were raised, as students weren’t fully informed about the potential risks. The Department for Education did not assess the system’s merits, as it doesn’t monitor such technologies. The facial recognition system, previously used for crowd surveillance at large events since 2015, has been found to be 81% inaccurate according to a study by the MET police. Additionally, similar systems in U.S. schools have been temporarily banned due to concerns over their implementation.