Singapore airport could use facial recognition to find late passengers

May 8, 2018

Visitors check their phones behind the screen advertising facial recognition software during Global Mobile Internet Conference (GMIC) at the National Convention in Beijing, China April 27, 2018. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj

Facial recognition software could be trialed to help lost travelers at Changi Airport. Image: REUTERS/Damir Sagolj

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