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Vending

Controversy Surrounds Introduction of AI-Powered Bullet Vending Machines in Oklahoma and Alabama

Supermarkets in Oklahoma and Alabama introduce AI-powered vending machines that sell bullets, raising questions about accessibility and regulation. American Rounds utilizes AI and facial recognition to verify buyers’ ages. The machines have faced legal scrutiny in Tuscaloosa, highlighting the evolving landscape of retail and technology in the ammunition industry.

University of Waterloo vending machine scandal

A vending machine error at the University of Waterloo has led to the discovery of secret face recognition technology being used without consent. The controversial revelation has prompted the university to swiftly remove M&M-branded smart vending machines from campus. The scandal unfolded when a student, using the alias SquidKid47, shared an image on Reddit displaying a vending machine error message, ‘Invenda.Vending.FacialRecognitionApp.exe,’ after the machine failed to launch a face recognition application. This unexpected discovery raised concerns among students, with SquidKid47 questioning the presence of facial recognition technology in the M&M vending machines.

San Joaquin County Introduces Naloxone to Vending Machines

San Joaquin County Public Health Services (PHS) has taken a significant step towards better community health by introducing naloxone to three of its five vending machines. Naloxone, an opioid antagonist medication, is used to reverse the effects of an opioid…