Chinese Hotels Abandon Mandatory Facial Recognition Check-Ins, Impact on Industry and Privacy Concerns
Recent policies in Chinese hotels have shifted away from mandatory facial recognition check-ins, impacting the industry and raising privacy concerns. The use of facial recognition technology has become widespread in the hotel industry, with implications for companies like Alipay and discussions around artificial general intelligence (AGI). Resale of facial recognition devices, such as Alipay's 'Qingtong,' signals changes in the market landscape.