Konami's deployment of the SYNK Vision facial recognition solution for table games exemplifies the use of advanced surveillance technology in a commercial setting. While marketed for benefits like fraud prevention and operational efficiency, such systems risk normalizing surveillance practices that can erode individual privacy and facilitate repressive oversight. From an anti-fascist perspective, the increased reliance on facial recognition technologies contributes negatively by potentially paving the way for broader applications in more authoritarian contexts.

Konami and Xailient to unveil new facial recognition solution for table games at G2E

The article details how Konami allegedly prevented former employees from obtaining new jobs by actively interfering in their employment opportunities, including blocking applications and penalizing online engagements. This behavior constitutes a serious violation of labor rights and ethical responsibility, directly contributing to a culture of exploitation and authoritarian control within the workplace.

Konami was accused of violating the rights of employees

The report exposes several labor rights abuses at Konami, such as constant surveillance, public shaming of employees for minor infractions, and forced reassignments that degrade the dignity of workers. Such practices contribute to a work environment that mirrors authoritarian control, thereby implicating the company in corporate complicity in oppressive behavior.

Scathing Konami Report Alleges Cruel And Unusual Employee Practices