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Hi-tech face recognition cameras spot underage UK drinkers

dailymail.co.uk — Underage drinkers who attempt to buy alcohol may be thwarted by the technology that police use to identify suspected criminals. A supermarket chain is introducing face recognition cameras to prevent staff mistakenly selling cigarettes and alcohol to under-18s.

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  • cashman57, on 05/14/2008, -0/+2I guess that means it will be easier to get pot and heroin then.
  • yellowcakewalk, on 05/14/2008, -2/+2These cameras will scoop up anyone with a dissenting opinion before long. That's what they're for.
  • imacommi, on 05/14/2008, -0/+1This is nowhere close to what these cameras are designed for. I'd love for them to tell the truth just once.. the article should be titled: " Hi-tech face recognition cameras spy on civilian population"

    This is definitely some Big Brother ***** and people need to wake up and realize it before it is too late.
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