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BAT and Channel Islands Co-op roll out facial age estimation in stores

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British American Tobacco (BAT) has partnered with The Channel Islands Co-operative Society (Channel Islands Co-op) – the region’s largest retailer – and Yoti, provider of digital identity solutions, to introduce facial age estimation technology in Co-op stores. Live in 10 Coop stores across Jersey, this…

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