College Removes Vending Machines Over Facial Recognition Controversy

The University of Waterloo is removing smart vending machines from its campus after a student discovered an error code suggesting they used facial recognition technology. Adaria Vending Services, the company behind the machines, stated that the technology does not take or store customers' photos and is GDPR compliant. The university has requested the machines be removed, amid ongoing global tensions over the use of facial recognition technology on college campuses.