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What do you think about the Hawaii Tourism Authority’s new ad campaign using facial recognition technology?

  • B. Negative; intrusive, wasteful (324 Votes)
  • C. What's that? (133 Votes)
  • A. Positive; innovative (125 Votes)

This is not a scientific poll — results reflect only the opinions of those voting.

10 responses to “What do you think about the Hawaii Tourism Authority’s new ad campaign using facial recognition technology?”

  1. mcc says:

    HTA is a waste of money.

  2. SHOPOHOLIC says:

    Hawaii can’t get a grasp on “tech”. Look at that “health connector” fiasco.

    Now this?

  3. stanislous says:

    Hard to believe that Anti-Business Hawaii is actually trying something modern and high tech. LOL. Will wonders never cease?

  4. leino says:

    Why do people come to Hawaii? Make improvements on the pluses and reduce the negatives. Word of mouth is the best advertising!! Our politicians control the money and need to reset their priorities with a long term vision enhancing our natural assets. Tourism is our golden egg!

  5. HRS134 says:

    Seems a bit creepy to me. Besides, how can simply turning away from the screen equate to disinterest? Maybe the viewer is turning to a husband, wife, etc. “Hey look honey! Check this out!”. Junk science. Then again, the state of Hawaii is spending money on it, so I’m not really that surprised. 🙁

  6. puna01 says:

    Sorry, even if I had a camera, which I don’t…too intrusive already, I wouldn’t let a stranger, or stranger’s app, look at me just to get my reaction.
    Why not just try a couple buttons at the bottom of the picture, like “Nice” or “Not so nice”. That would keep strangers out of the home and still provide feedback.

  7. WestSideTory says:

    Why does HTA need facial recognition technology? Makes no sense!!!

  8. Margaret8 says:

    Clean up the embarrassing airport!

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