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Re:Home Depot Sued for 'Secretly' Using Facial Recognition a... by freddie_mercury on Thursday August 21, 2025 @02:47AM (#44969798)
Is it really any different than the thief who steals things just under the felony limit...but does it every day?

In Texas the felony limit is $2,500. Is stealing $1000 on Monday, $1000 on Tuesday, and $1000 on Wednesday really so much better than stealing $3,000 on Monday?

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Re:Home Depot Sued for 'Secretly' Using Facial Recognition a... by bevhill on Thursday August 21, 2025 @10:07AM (#44972992)
The delay gives you time to arrange a refund from Visa/Mastercard or to make an insurance claim, if you're a business. You don't really have to lose anything from theft. It's just a business expense for your insurance or card issuer.
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Re:Home Depot Sued for 'Secretly' Using Facial Recognition a... by bluefirebrand on Thursday August 21, 2025 @11:10AM (#44973776)
It's pretty sad that it's so normalized in our society that it's just a business expense

It shouldn't be. It's a crime

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