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Why Facial Recognition Undermines Trust in Youth Sports and Why NSID Refuses to Use It

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Why Facial Recognition Undermines Trust in Youth Sports and Why NSID Refuses to Use It Technology moves quickly, and in youth sports, there is constant pressure to adopt the newest tools. Some innovations truly improve safety, organization, and efficiency. Others bring hidden risks that outweigh any promised benefits. Facial recognition falls into the second group.…