Kristina Harazim: Australian correspondent on the concerns raised over facial recognition technology

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More Australian retailers are rolling out facial recognition technology, and it's prompted concerns from experts. Industry groups say the move is about safety, but experts warn of an incoming 'scope creep' that comes with this technology. Australian correspondent Kristina Harazim says consumers privacy advocates are drawing comparisons between Australia and China and North Korea over this technology, as Coles and Woolworths look to incorporate more of it into their stores. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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