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Theo Farrant

French supermarkets are turning to AI to catch shoplifters - but surveillance questions loom

Thousands of French supermarkets are now using artificial intelligence (AI) to detect shoplifters in their stores, analysing customer movements in real time to flag suspicious behaviour to staff.

The technology has reportedly cut losses for many supermarkets, but it also raises questions about privacy and transparency.

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