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Hotels have developed a new revenue stream: "algorithmic" smoke detectors (threadreaderapp.com)
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Guests report getting billed hundreds of dollars for smoking, based on the readings of an "algorithmic" smoke detector. The sensor manufacturer markets its product as a way for hotels to unlock new revenue streams.

See also: https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/cobb-county/marietta-hotel-fined-women-hundreds-smoking-they-say-other-activities-tripped-sensors/WPFWFT7INFGOLHR4HSQK7YIOKY/

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[-] klugerama@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

The other linked article is about a Hilton that's doing the same thing.

[-] jo3shmoo@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 weeks ago

Gotcha; I had read the primary thread but then presumed the other article was about the exact same series of incidents. Thanks!

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