How some businesses are using AI to make sure customers are wearing masks

As masks become mandatory indoors in Toronto to fight the spread of COVID-19, and other parts of the GTAlook to follow suit, some businesses are turning to artificial intelligence to make sure customers are following the rules.

New technology from a company called GroundLevel Insights, based in Pickering, Ont., is being used at a dozen locations throughout Canada.

Three business in the GTAare using the system, including at Flour Confections, a bake supply shop in Pickering.

In addition to Toronto'smandatory mask bylaw, York, Halton and Peel regions are considering the move.

A similar bylaw will come into effect in the Durham region on Friday.