Walmart using cameras and AI to thwart theft at the checkout
June 21, 2019
Walmart is using computer vision technology to determine when cashiers or consumers using self-checkout fail to scan an item meant for purchase. In the two years since Walmart began using the technology, it has reduced rates of theft and other forms of shrink. The retailer did not provide specifics.
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