Topic: Covid Tracking

The NFL has mandated that players and staff wear Kinexon proximity chips to track social distancing and facilitate contact tracing within facilities. The technology, also used by FC Bayern Munich and the Washington Wizards, triggers alerts when individuals are within six feet of each other. Legal experts anticipate a surge in litigation regarding workplace privacy and the mandatory use of wearable tracking devices.

Apple released a software update designed to improve Face ID performance when users are wearing masks, alongside new COVID-19 contact tracing features. This development sparks a discussion on whether mask mandates are a temporary measure or a way to refine surveillance and facial recognition technology. There is skepticism regarding how effectively these systems can identify individuals across various mask styles.