My guess is they are trying to see who buys what, demographically. They aren't telling anyone though and its possible to link a face to a card as vending machines these days can use your atm or credit card.
They know they have to keep it secret because if the public knew, we wouldn't be as likely to use it.
They know they have to keep it secret because if the public knew, we wouldn't be as likely to use it.
Students Horrified When Error Message Appears on Vending Machine, Revealing Something Dark
A group of college students were unsettled after a software error in a vending machine led them to discovering an invasive feature — an eerie tale that perfectly illustrates how surveilling tech has crept its way into all kinds of appliances under the guise of being "smart." On its surface, the...
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