Co-op uses AI to fight GBP 40m losses in the UK

By: Trademagazin editor Date: 2024. 12. 12. 10:20

British supermarket chain Co-op is using AI technology to detect offenders carrying hidden weapons or stolen goods, after costs from theft and fraud rose by 19% to GBP 39.5m in the first half of 2024.

This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/11

The new technology, which is currently being tested, can also detect physical attacks on staff and immediately alert the central monitoring station. Co-op says there was a 44% increase in shoplifting and violence last year. //