Chinese government uses facial recognition app to pay out pensions

Laolai.com hopes to offer integrated services to elderly users

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Laolai's mobile application is designed to enable elderly citizens provide identification and verify it in order to receive social security benefits. (Photo courtesy of Laolai.com)

ZHAN NINI, 36Kr

BEIJING -- A facial recognition app, Laolai.com, is being used by China's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, to ascertain pension payouts and avoid fraud.

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