India, Jan. 5 -- Wegmans Food Markets has started using facial and voice recognition tech to keep an eye on customers at its two locations in New York City, as reported in the news.
Signs in the stores let shoppers know that biometric data, like images of faces, eyes, and voices, might be collected and stored for safety reasons.
This move expands on Wegmans' earlier trials with the technology, which was initially restricted to a small group of employees. It's still unclear if similar systems have been introduced at Wegmans stores outside of New York City, and a company spokesperson wasn't available for comment right away.
Biometric surveillance is becoming more common among big retailers, especially as a way to catch repeat shoplifters. ...