Co-Op Using Face Recognition

Saturday, 12th December 2020 at 11:13am

The Wired website reports that branches of Co-op in the south of England have been using real-time facial recognition cameras to scan shoppers entering stores.

In total 18 shops from the southern Co-op franchise have been using the technology in an effort to reduce shoplifting and abuse against staff.

Whilst use of the technology remains controversial, its use has been creeping into the private sector.

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