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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Henry Saker-Clark

Major supermarket becomes latest to use facial recognition technology inside stores

Sainsbury’s is set to introduce controversial facial recognition technology across its UK shops, beginning with a trial in two initial locations.

The UK’s second largest supermarket chain has informed staff that an eight-week pilot will commence, with the potential for a nationwide rollout.

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