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[–] AntiOutsideAktion@hexbear.net 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I'm surprised we haven't gotten "don't do this they keep track with cameras until they can charge you with a felony" guy in here yet

[–] Rolive@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

So has that ever been debunked? I'm curious how such a system would work but it sounds like fearmongering.

[–] Nath@aussie.zone 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

The technology exists. It isn't that difficult to implement facial tracking on security cameras and maintain a file on shoplifters. Even across multiple stores.

I can't answer your question, but it is certainly plausible.

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[–] Wage_slave@lemmy.ml 6 points 2 years ago

Geee, I wonder what would happen if they paid someone to run your products through and then give you a total at the end so that you may pay....

How are billionaires that fuckjng stupid? Oh yeah. They can afford to be.

[–] Pantherina@feddit.de 6 points 2 years ago

There are different types of bread? Oh there is organic and cheap?

Wow sorry but if they outsource even the low income jobs they are so evil they dont deserve anything but that

[–] Ryan213@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

My buddy used to do that with steaks. He'd scan it as pork but it's was steak inside the package. Good times!

[–] Getawombatupya@aussie.zone 4 points 2 years ago

If I'm working as a checkout clerk, then I need to be paid minimum wage. My minimum shift is also the mandated three hours.

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