Big NO! to facial recognition.

Your post would be more helpful to people (me) if you could elaborate and explain why.  Thanks!

Just did the "TEST" on the Authenticate website, on myself. It appears that what Authenticate does is send an link to the guest to upload a drivers license or passport or their personal information, then at that point the vetting begins. Is this correct? 

I agree--I think this (Facial Recognition) will be off-putting to many guests.  I personally decline facial recognition when flying within the USA.  Unfortunately, this will become mandatory (along with finger-printing) for most travel overseas/through the EU this fall.  

I am in favor of facial recognition and authentication of guests ID in an effort to prevent chargebacks and the reassurance that the primary guest staying in my property is who they say they are.  We are in an era of people creating fake IDs. Currently I use Cognito Forms for guest ID however it’s not authenticated, nor is the link created by OR to add to the Rental Agreement.  I don’t understand the objection to facial recognition.  I would like to onboard but first would like to see a tutorial because as it stands I don’t see how to embed a link for Authenticate into my RA.

Cameras that detect facial recognition are already being used in public places whether we are aware of it or not. Banks, grocery stores, restaurants, gas stations, etc.  I don’t have an issue with it. I think if we drafted a message for guests to explain why this necessary (to keep everyone safe, honest, and validating that the primary guest is who they say they are) is good for due diligence and preventing chargebacks.  Stripe has established a similar process.