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Education

Spying on schoolkids in China

Axel Dorloff / Anke RasperJanuary 30, 2019

A school in the eastern Chinese metropolis of Hangzhou is developing a "smart campus," which tracks every move pupils make — even their facial expressions in class. From walking through the school gates to eating at the canteen, everything is monitored by a facial recognition system. The technology has sparked controversy, but according to the school's principal, it's the way of the future.

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