Amazon, palm recognition system attracts the attention of many businesses. business person Jeff BezosThe company, which was founded in 1994, continues its activities in many fields, especially in e-commerce. Technological products developed by Amazon are quite remarkable and widespread. However, some technological devices are preferred by some people, while others are not. It’s even been getting backlash lately. There is a serious boycott of palm recognition devices.
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They demanded the cancellation of the Amazon One system
Many concert businesses Amazon’s palm recognition likes the system. However, some artists and activists are quite uneasy about this. EngadgetAccording to the news of , a group of 200 artists and 30 activists came together and called for a boycott of this application of Amozon.
The group of celebrities and activists, Red Rocks Amphitheaterticket provider AXS and AEGHe puts pressure on. Because these companies are the ones to enter the events. Amazon One using the scan. This is what Amazon offers payment system, It is based on biometrics and works by scanning users’ palms.
The group wrote a letter to AXS and AEG about their relationship with Amazon. palm recognition demanded the immediate cancellation of the agreement to use its technology in any venue. However, at these events, companies biometric scan They demanded it be banned.
There are familiar faces among those who are against Amazon’s palm technology. Guitarist of Rage Against the Machine Tom Morello as. Also the lead singer of Bikini Kill Kathleen Hanna is also included. Meanwhile, the team in question Fight for the Future manages the digital rights group.
Those who signed the letter doubt that Amazon and the police cooperate. The group thinks that activists and marginalized people will be monitored by the state with this device. In fact, they are concerned that Amazon is giving this data to the police.
However, this technology theoretically gets people into a space fast. Moreover, since we are in the pandemic process, it also partially helps people avoid physical contact. Meanwhile, US senators also palm data Worried that he might abuse it.