Wisconsin tech firm workers to get microchip implants

Some employees of a tech firm in Wisconsin will soon be able to open doors, unlock office equipment, log into computers and even make in-house purchases with just a swipe of the hand.
Todd Westby, chief executive of tech company Three Square Market, told reporters that more than 50 of the company’s 80 employees at its River Falls headquarters agreed to get microchip implants. Microchips will be implanted into their hands.
The microchip uses radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, which has been approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. This microchip is equal to a grain of rice in size and will be implanted between the thumb and forefinger of the employees.
The microchip isn’t a GPS, and it won’t allow for tracking workers and doesn’t require passwords.
Speaking about the chip, Westby said, “There’s really nothing to hack in it because it is encrypted just like credit cards are. ... The chances of hacking into it are almost nonexistent because it's not connected to the internet. The only way for somebody to get connectivity to it is to basically chop off your hand.”
Westby admitted that when his team was initially approached with the idea, there were concerns and reluctance mixed with excitement. But, after more details were released, majority of managers agreed to partner with BioHax International to get the microchip implants for the company’s employees.
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