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Coles and Woolworths trial facial recognition to identify violent offenders

Coles and Woolworths, two major Australian retailers, are piloting facial recognition technology. This system aims to identify and flag repeat violent offenders by capturing customer faces and comparing them against databases. The initiative is being tested to enhance security and deter criminal activity within their stores. AI

IMPACT Retailers are adopting AI-powered surveillance for security, potentially impacting customer privacy and operational efficiency.

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Coles and Woolworths trial facial recognition to identify violent offenders

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    Coles and Woolworths test facial recognition technology By Daniela Pizzirani and Dannielle Maguire The technology captures the faces of customers and matches th

    Coles and Woolworths test facial recognition technology By Daniela Pizzirani and Dannielle Maguire The technology captures the faces of customers and matches their features against databases to identify repeat violent offenders. https://www. abc.net.au/news/2026-08-17/col es-and-…