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Aral Balkan

“Microsoft to install facial-recognition technology in stores, which could be used to identify individual customers: When a shopper approaches the shelf, she would see a price calibrated specifically for her. The next shopper might pay a different amount based on their profile. Retailers could use shopper data to charge higher prices to those who can afford to pay more.”

thenation.com/article/society/

It’s OK, if you don’t like it, you can just simply not buy food.

Via @ErickaSimone & @broadwaybabyto

The Nation · Automation in Retail Is Even Worse Than You ThoughtNew technology is not just making shopping more challenging for workers and consumers—it’s poised to rip off the most vulnerable.
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Wandering Star

@aral @ErickaSimone @broadwaybabyto If I walk into a store and see digital price readouts, I'm probably walking right out.

Aral Balkan

@pawsplay @ErickaSimone @broadwaybabyto Fast forward ten years: what happens when it’s every store?

This needs to be nipped in the bud.

(Historic reference: online shopping.)

Jan 27, 2025, 11:52 AM·Public·Mona for Mac
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Wandering Star

@aral @ErickaSimone @broadwaybabyto In the long run, I don't think it's workable. What happens if the store loses power or network connectivity?

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