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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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