1. Define gait and biometrics as used in the article.

2. The first paragraph of a news article should answer the questions who, what, where and when. List the who, what, where and when of this news item. (NOTE: The remainder of a news article provides details on the why and/or how.)

3. What is gait recognition software?

4. a) How does Watrix’s software work? Be specific.
b) What can’t it do yet?
c) How accurate is Watrix’s software?

5. How do Chinese police already use biometrics to monitor citizens?

6. The Communist party of China, which voted this year to eliminate presidential term limits to allow authoritarian President Xi JinPing stay in office indefinitely, emphasizes “social control” of the citizens. What is your reaction to this?

7. In the U.S., surveillance cameras are used around homes, businesses, schools and hospitals. Many town and city police departments have cameras spread throughout the area. Local governments say it is for your protection. Gait recognition expert Mark Nixon of the University of Southampton believes gait recognition technology can make life safer and more convenient.
a) What do you think? Will the U.S. ever use gait recognition? Explain your answer.
b) Should people have a right to be anonymous in public? Explain your answer.
c) It is not unexpected for the Communist government of China to implement technology to control its citizens. Do you think the U.S. government in our free society should implement such technology if they say it helps people be more safe? Explain your answer.