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Bunnings rolls out facial recognition tech nationwide

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Bunnings, a hardware retailer, is implementing facial recognition technology across its stores nationwide. Concerns have been raised about the specific AI used for this technology and how the collected data will be shared. This move is seen by some as contributing to a surveillance society. AI

IMPACT Raises concerns about the use of AI in retail surveillance and data privacy implications for consumers.

RANK_REASON The article discusses the implementation of a technology (facial recognition) by a company, which falls under the 'tool' category as it's not a core AI release or significant industry event.

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Bunnings rolls out facial recognition tech nationwide

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    Plus Bunnings are rolling out facial recognition around the country. Who knows what AI they're using for that and who they're sharing data with. I don't want my

    Plus Bunnings are rolling out facial recognition around the country. Who knows what AI they're using for that and who they're sharing data with. I don't want my hardware store to be part of the surveillance society. Luckily, Mitre 10 is in the same area. https://www. bunnings.co.…

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