Facial-Recognition Systems Spreading in Japan

According to The Jiji News, the use of facial-recognition technology is spreading in Japan in various situations, such as buying drinks at vending machines and receiving parcels.
Panasonic Connect Co., a Panasonic Holdings Corp. unit, provides its facial-recognition system to a parcel delivery service offered at a residential development area in the suburbs of Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. The system uses facial recognition to allow people to receive their parcels.

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