Sainsbury's expands facial recognition cameras to 150 more stores to combat shoplifting
Sainsbury's is expanding its use of AI-powered facial recognition technology (Facewatch system) to 150 additional stores before Christmas, following a successful trial across 55 stores. The system is designed to combat shoplifting and abuse by alerting staff when individuals previously linked to theft, violence, or aggression enter a store.
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Sainsbury's shoppers will be keen to know about an upcoming change set to be introduced across selected stores in the near future.
In an effort to tackle 'shoplifting and abuse', the supermarket chain is looking to roll out facial recognition cameras to as many as 150 additional stores before the Christmas period.
Staff members receive notifications when a person previously linked to violence, aggression or theft enters the store.
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