tregenza (![[info]](http://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} tregenza) wrote,@ 2008-05-15 10:55:00 |
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Why?
Hi-tech face recognition cameras used in Budgens to spot underage drinkers
Never mind the civil liberties aspects of this, why would a company do this on commercial grounds?
If they want to stop kids buying alcohol from their store, they could have their staff ask for some form of ID. Yes they may loose a few sales when legitimate purchasers are turn away for not having some ID but that cost is going to be a lot lower than the price of installing and maintaining a sophisticated computer system.
Especially when face recognition technology is defeated by cunning disguises like hats or sunglasses.
Hi-tech face recognition cameras used in Budgens to spot underage drinkers
A supermarket chain is introducing face recognition cameras to prevent staff mistakenly selling cigarettes and alcohol to under-18s.
Face recognition: Will be used to stop underage drinkers buying alcohol
The biometric technology is being piloted by Budgens at one of its London branches.
If successful, it could be rolled out across the country to create a database of youngsters who try to buy alcohol.
Never mind the civil liberties aspects of this, why would a company do this on commercial grounds?
If they want to stop kids buying alcohol from their store, they could have their staff ask for some form of ID. Yes they may loose a few sales when legitimate purchasers are turn away for not having some ID but that cost is going to be a lot lower than the price of installing and maintaining a sophisticated computer system.
Especially when face recognition technology is defeated by cunning disguises like hats or sunglasses.
