Trying to beat China's 600 million electronic eyes

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Trying to beat China's 600 million electronic eyes

15 Feb 2019 09:57AM (Updated: 24 Feb 2019 11:10AM)

China’s government has plans to be able to identify any of its 1.4 billion citizens within 3 seconds - via cameras with facial recognition technology. Why It Matters puts the tech to the test.

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He has journeyed to the past, travelled to the future and now he's back for more. Host Joshua Lim returns with a brand new season of this highly-acclaimed series. Change the way you see your world, as he deconstructs complex concepts with his offbeat approach and cutting-edge visual effects. Join him, as he uncovers what matters and... Why it Matters.

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