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Mark Andrejevic, Professor, School of Media, Film, and Journalism, Monash University, Monash University

Australians like facial recognition for ID but don’t want it used for surveillance, new survey shows

CCTV AI Facial Recognition Camera Authentificating People on Street Gorodenkoff/Shutterstock

Automated facial recognition is becoming widespread in Australia. The technology has already been used by retail outlets, sport stadiums and casinos around the country. And in November, the Australian government’s digital identification system will be expanded, after new laws passed parliament earlier in the year.

As the technology becomes less expensive and more powerful, it will lend itself to a growing range of applications, such as a proposed age estimation tool.

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