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Hotels have developed a new revenue stream: "algorithmic" smoke detectors (threadreaderapp.com)

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Guests report getting billed hundreds of dollars for smoking, based on the readings of an "algorithmic" smoke detector. The sensor manufacturer markets its product as a way for hotels to unlock new revenue streams.

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[–] Lucidlethargy@sh.itjust.works 17 points 4 days ago

Ah yes, the system keeping the poors in their place.

Most people can't afford the time and money required for this, so they don't bother. So corporations and corrupt people get away with all kinds of things.