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Tesco expands facial recognition tech to combat shoplifting

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Tesco, a major UK supermarket chain, is expanding its use of facial recognition technology across its stores to combat shoplifting. The company plans to install this technology in up to 150 additional stores by the end of the year. This move has drawn criticism from privacy advocates, who have labeled the technology as 'Orwellian'. AI

IMPACT Increased use of AI-powered surveillance in retail environments, raising privacy concerns.

RANK_REASON Expansion of existing technology for retail security purposes.

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Tesco expands facial recognition tech to combat shoplifting

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. The Register — AI TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    Brit supermarket giant triples down on facial recog to nab shoplifters

    Up to 150 more stores to get the 'Orwellian' tech by year's end

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