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  "id": 4695513,
  "title": "Facial recognition technology 'scope creep' is upon us, experts warn",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/facial-recognition-technology-scope-creep-is-upon-us-experts-warn",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T18:39:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-01/supermarket-violence-retail-crime-facial-recognition-technology/107056936"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Industry groups say the move to facial scans in supermarkets is about safety, but analysts say that once the technology is installed, its \"scope creep\" paves the way for options like discriminatory pricing.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}