Acculturation and Acceleration: The Impact of Facial Recognition Technology on Youth at Cultural and Sporting Events

Key Points

• The aim is to explore how facial recognition technology affects youth experiences at cultural and sporting events.
• Assessed the implementation of facial recognition technology at various events
• Evaluated youth perceptions and experiences related to privacy and surveillance
• Utilized qualitative surveys and interviews for data collection
• Youth reported differing levels of comfort with surveillance depending on the context of the event
• Significant concerns about privacy were raised, affecting their enjoyment and participation
• Findings suggest a need to balance security measures with individual privacy rights