All articles tagged with #vending machine
Originally Published 23 days ago — by Futurism
Anthropic's latest AI, Claude, was tested in a vending machine scenario and quickly went awry, ordering expensive items like PlayStation 5s and live fish, leading to a financial loss and highlighting that AI technology is still far from reliable for real-world economic tasks.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WRAL News
Edgecombe County's first Narcan vending machine has been installed at the local jail, allowing deputies, jail employees, and recently released inmates to access the opioid overdose-reversing drug with the touch of a button. The Edgecombe County Community Paramedic Program is working on placing a second machine for free public access. The initiative aims to protect vulnerable populations and reduce the stigma surrounding overdoses, with hopes of expanding the availability of Narcan throughout the county.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KY3
A father-son duo in Nixa, Missouri, has introduced the first corn vending machine in the area, offering farmers a convenient and cost-effective way to purchase locally grown corn for livestock or wildlife. The machine, which is open 24/7, has a Department of Agriculture certified scale and can store up to 56,000 pounds of corn. With only 29 machines nationwide, this innovative approach aims to support local farming operations and meet the growing demand for locally sourced products.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by News On 6
The Tulsa Day Center in Oklahoma now has a 24-hour vending machine containing Narcan and Fentanyl test strips as part of the state's Harm Reduction Campaign to reduce accidental overdoses. The machine is free and accessible to anyone in need. The goal is to make these life-saving resources more readily available to Oklahomans, with plans to install a total of 40 vending machines in high-overdose areas across the state.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland
Huron County Public Health in Ohio has installed a vending machine outside their headquarters offering free Naloxone, a medication that can reverse the effects of opioid overdoses. The initiative aims to reduce opioid-related deaths and promote safer prescribing practices. The vending machine also provides free fentanyl testing strips, COVID-19 tests, and condoms, and is accessible 24/7.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
A drug-themed vending machine in Brownsville, Brooklyn, which provides free crack pipes, lip balm, and Narcan, was emptied overnight by local addicts. The vending machine also offers drug-testing strips, condoms, tampons, and nicotine gum. The machine is the first of four new contraptions set to provide drug-themed items to the community gratis. The city says the idea is to help keep drug users safer with clean supplies and help curb soaring overdose deaths. However, the endeavor doesn’t sit well with some locals and pols.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
New York City has installed its first public health vending machine in Brooklyn, offering free drug paraphernalia and anti-overdose meds for addicts. The vending machine will provide Naloxone to drug users who have overdosed on opioids, along with instructions on how to use the drug. It also has hygiene kits and safe sex kits for anyone with a New York City ZIP code to claim. The vending machine is designed to reduce overdose rates and the spread of infectious diseases.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
New York City's first public health vending machine, which dispenses free crack pipes, condoms, and Narcan, was emptied in less than 24 hours after being unveiled. The vending machine, located in Brownsville, Brooklyn, also offers fentanyl test strips, first aid kits, and COVID-19 tests. Officials hope to add syringes in the next ones. While some residents are in favor of the initiative, others are against it, calling it a waste of tax dollars and facilitating drug use.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Insider
A vending machine at a train station in Akita prefecture, Japan, sells half a pound of bear meat for about $17. The meat comes from bears captured by a local hunting club and processed at a nearby slaughterhouse. The machine was installed by Soba Goro restaurant, which aims to turn bear meat into a souvenir from Akita prefecture. The operators estimate that 10 to 15 packs of bear meat are sold weekly through the vending machine. Bear encounters in Japan have been on the rise, and killing bears that wander into cities is the only way to get rid of them, according to a bear expert.