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Walmart, Target, Home Depot Use Anti-Theft Tech "Superpowered By AI"

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Sean Patton
Aug 07, 2023

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CNBC reported that retailers are "teaming up with technology companies" to decrease theft of merchandise, using technology that is "now being superpowered by AI"

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Undisclosed #1
Aug 07, 2023

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Undisclosed Manufacturer #2
Aug 08, 2023

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Undisclosed Integrator #3
Aug 08, 2023

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Undisclosed Manufacturer #2
Aug 08, 2023

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