Surveillance in sports venues, including AI facial recognition, alters the context of cultural and community experiences. Fans, who often engage in sporting events for joy and expression, may feel watched and restricted, impacting their behavior. The ability for athletes and fans to use sports as platforms for protest is under threat, as fear of surveillance leads to self-censorship. Privacy at sporting events is crucial for preserving personal freedom and fostering trust among fans, ensuring that stadiums remain sites of joy and cultural engagement.
Across the world, stadiums and sporting events bring people together in joy, connection and even protest.
The growing threat of intrusive surveillance such as AI-powered facial recognition in stadiums risks turning a vibrant cultural space into one of control and suspicion.
Surveillance threatens that escapist pursuit by making fans feel watched, judged and potentially punished for simply expressing themselves.
When fans fear reprisal for chanting, waving a banner or even attending a game, they may begin to change how they behave.
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