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Japanese Vending Machines and Facial Recognition
Japanese vending machines have continued to evolve since the last time I wrote about them. They now use facial recognition for everything from "smile for a discount" to drink recommendations. Young guy? Coffee. Old guy? Tea. Young woman? Something sugary... Research has shown these recommendation engines are increasing sales.
If they aren't self aware by the next time I visit I will be very dissappointed.
If they aren't self aware by the next time I visit I will be very dissappointed.
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Permalink Reply by Brian on
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It won't end until the vending machines achieve sentience and combine to form a giant robot.
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Permalink Reply by Daniel Leuck on
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To all the lovely vending machines I met today: I welcome our new vendformer overlords.
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