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Say 'cheese': A temperature scanner took your photo. But wait. Why?
Published Thu, Jan 7, 2021 · 05:50 AM
Singapore
SEEMINGLY innocuous, temperature-taking cameras with facial-recognition capabilities have been installed across the country. Thousands of people walk up for a temperature check, but are presented with a photo opportunity as well.
A quick snap, and a headshot appears with the user's temperature recorded - but wait, what was the photo taken for and why would operators need these photos?
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