Can facial recognition technology be of help in preventing retail theft?
software testing in artificial intelligence It is no more a secret that consumers purchasing inside stores are being watched. Whether it is a premium boutique store like Calvin Klein or a big box retailer like Walmart, overhead cameras have become a regular fixture inside stores. These cameras record the activities of shoppers to identify instances of shoplifting. However, what if these cameras continuously scrutinize the faces of shoppers through an arrangement and look for potential shoplifters? Biometric technologies like facial recognition have become more robust, accessible and advanced with the incorporation of artificial intelligence. Now, several stores are utilizing facial recognition technology to spot shoplifters. As per a survey by the National Retail Foundation, retail organizations lose about 50 billion dollars annually due to shoplifting. Previously, facial recognition was associated with cybersecurity but today, it has an active application into other...