“Just walk out” technology by Amazon

Re:“Just walk out” technology by Amazon by amelius on Tuesday March 10, 2020 @02:47PM (#22538277)

I don't think so, because people will figure out the weak spots and share this information. It will become a sport and people will think "last time I grabbed the milk like this, and they didn't charge me for it, what if I do it again tomorrow?" Hackers will start wearing special clothes with dazzle patterns or with grocery items to fool the system, etc.

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Re:“Just walk out” technology by Amazon by dokem on Wednesday March 11, 2020 @05:52AM (#22544451)

What you're describing is no different than the thief mentality that exists today. Most people don't care to steal a carton of milk just because they can. And there's no denying the cost effectiveness of removing your checkout staff or else this tech wouldn't exist.

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Re:“Just walk out” technology by Amazon by amelius on Wednesday March 11, 2020 @06:57AM (#22544716)

The difference is that with this kind of stealing the people doing it are not accountable.

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