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French supermarkets are turning to AI to catch shoplifters

Video. French supermarkets turn to AI surveillance to catch shoplifters

Updated: 19/02/2026 - 7:01 GMT+1

While supermarket owners say AI-monitored CCTV cameras are significantly helping their business, critics warn the largely unregulated tech raises serious ethical and privacy concerns.

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