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University vending machine error reveals use of secret facial recognition | A malfunctioning vending machine at a Canadian university has inadvertently revealed that a number of them have been usin...::Snack dispenser at University of Waterloo shows facial recognition message on screen despite no prior indication

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[-] can@sh.itjust.works 21 points 8 months ago

I'm baffled how a genuine human being could feel this way

[-] skillissuer@discuss.tchncs.de 4 points 8 months ago

on the internet nobody knows you're a bot (or damage control PR shill)

[-] Greg@lemmy.ca 3 points 8 months ago

It's because I understand the technology and the actual threats to our privacy.

[-] can@sh.itjust.works 4 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)
[-] Greg@lemmy.ca 1 points 8 months ago

I have in other sections of this thread. I don't want to copy and paste but I'm happy to answer any specific questions.

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