Unit 9 Reading (Airports want to scan your face...) SCANNING

Where is facial recognition currently used?

• Toronto International Airport

• airports in China

• Germany Frankfurt airport

• Vancouver International Airport

According to the article, why are airports using facial recognition?

• To get people checked-in faster

• To make more money

• To get people to travel more

• To save money

Why was facial recognition introduced at the Vancouver Airport? (Implied)

• to make it faster and easier to get to Regina

• to sell more food and drinks

• to reduce the amount of children crying

• to make check-ins easier

How does facial recognition work?

• It compares your face to your passport.

• It compares your face to your driver's license.

• It compares your face to the police database.

• It compares your face to the picture you should give the airline.

According to Gradek, facial recognition allows airlines to message you when you are _____

Other benefits to using this technology is...

• shorter wait times

• you will be able to drop off more bags

• reduce costs for airlines

• more jobs for people at airports

In Dubai, people who register their photo at check-in get...

• free food and drinks

• a contactless trip

• cheaper tickets

• special services

Where did the facial recognition program stop working last May?

Privacy advocates worry about this technology because...

• it is not always accurate

• has bias against different groups like 2SLGBTQ

• our faces need to be protected

• it can track you throughout the airport

Air Canada's Digital Identification pilot project is...

• mandatory

• voluntary

• for a fee

• starting in May 2024