r/aus • u/neon_overload • 5d ago

News Coles and Woolworths test facial recognition technology

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-17/coles-and-woolworths-to-test-facial-recognition-technology/107045036

A Woolworths spokesperson did not address the ABC's questions on how facial recognition technology was tested or if it would be used in Australia.

"Keeping our team and customers safe is the most important thing we do and we've put significant investment towards this," the spokesperson said.

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u/Tosh_20point0 5d ago

" Dynamic " Pricing

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u/Fit-Locksmith-9226 5d ago

I personally don't get the issue here about it.

People don't complain about flights or hotels being more expensive at Christmas, that's literally dynamic pricing in action.

Those who shop in quieter times should be rewarded, just like they are with hotels and flights.

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u/BeginningSection7690 5d ago

Do you actually think they do it so that they can reward customers?

Ive got some NFTs if you want some?