When you enter your local Walmart, keep an eye out for the visible part of the latest technology the retail chain has been installing near their doors and throughout the store.
Paging: George Orwell. Mr. Orwell, you there?
High-tech facial recognition cameras are installed eye level near the entry-ways of their new store fronts, but it’s the software behind these anonymous plastic half-globes that is raising concerns (see the video on the following page). Understand, that it isn’t about having anything to hide, these cameras set new a precedent for both personal and business use. These cameras are able to cross-reference your image with online social media networks to match a name with the face, they can learn a great deal more and may be able to track lot of data points. How much the system can record and track is unknown, but in the video on the next page you can see that it not only tracks faces, but can categorize objects and motion:
Im not sure how your comment relates Kelly. I know the government spies on us I just don’t think this has anything to do with it. Go to any Walmart and you will see a ton of cameras. These are just better newer versions being implemented in better ways.
This info is none of their business
I guess that’s why 42 states get a facial recognition photo when you get a driver’s license…
If you go in with no intent to steal you have no problem!
If you enter these WalMarts with intent to steal or with a record of stealing ,BIg PROBlem!
why??
Living in a world of conspiracies and worry is not for me. I am not afraid of being seen or heard. I live a normal life so all of this big government and aliens watching us is no matter to me either way. I am a conservative person who plays by the rules. Like I said you can think what you want but after 22 years with Wal mart now retired it is pretty much a simple dvr that erases every 30 days.
No big deal there is no right to privacy in a public place. This does not really bother me that much.
I hate Walmart they take our jobs to China and elsewhere and god knows what else and a camera staring me in the face cross checking me just don’t sit right with me in my opinion
Wal Mart teamed up with Homeland Security Three years ago. They will not use this responsibly.