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Amazon is introducing vending machines at One Medical clinics in Los Angeles to allow patients to quickly pick up common prescriptions like antibiotics and blood pressure medication, aiming to improve access and reduce delays in medication collection. These kiosks will not dispense controlled substances and will be available at more locations in the future, with added options for phone and video consultations with pharmacists.
North Adams, Massachusetts, has introduced a harm reduction vending machine that dispenses clean syringes, Narcan, and other drug-use supplies to combat the opioid crisis. While some items are freely available, others require a code from a local clinic. The initiative aims to reduce overdose deaths and the spread of diseases, despite some community resistance. Research suggests such machines can effectively lower overdose rates and improve public health outcomes.
A Texas-based company, American Rounds, plans to install ammunition vending machines in Colorado grocery stores, using age verification and facial recognition technology to ensure secure transactions. While the company claims the technology is safer than traditional retail or online purchases, some advocates worry it could lead to more shootings in the U.S.
American Rounds has installed ammunition vending machines in grocery stores across Oklahoma, Texas, and Alabama, with plans to expand to more states. The machines require ID and facial recognition for purchases, aiming to enhance security and age verification. While some officials express concerns about safety, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has approved the machines, which comply with state and federal laws.
American Rounds has introduced vending machines selling ammunition in grocery stores across Alabama, Texas, and Oklahoma, using AI and facial recognition to verify customers' identities and ages. While the ATF and Oklahoma Attorney General have deemed the machines lawful, the move has sparked mixed reactions, with some officials concerned about the potential misuse of easily accessible ammunition. Despite relocating one machine due to low sales, the company plans to expand into more states, including California, Florida, and Hawaii.
Students at the University of Waterloo discovered that the M&M's vending machines on campus were equipped with facial recognition technology, prompting concerns about privacy. The machines, provided by Adaria Vending Services and owned by Mars, were found to be collecting data such as presence, estimated age, and gender without individual association. Despite assurances from the Invenda Group that the technology does not store or transmit personal data, the university has requested the machines to be removed and the software disabled. If not, a student plans to file a complaint with the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario.
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.
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, which manages 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.
A student at the University of Waterloo in Canada discovered that smart vending machines on campus were equipped with facial recognition technology, prompting the university to announce their removal. The vending machines, owned by Mars, were provided by Adaria Vending Services and manufactured by Invenda Group, both of which claimed that the technology does not store or transmit personal data and is GDPR compliant. This incident adds to the ongoing global tension surrounding the use of facial recognition technology on college campuses, with concerns about privacy and its impact on vulnerable individuals.
Students at the University of Waterloo discovered that M&M-branded smart vending machines on campus were secretly collecting face recognition data without their consent. The revelation sparked outrage and led to calls for the machines to be removed from campus. The university responded by asking to disable the vending machine software and eventually confirmed that the machines would be removed. The companies responsible for the machines claimed that they were GDPR-compliant and that the technology only acted as a motion sensor, not storing any photos or identifying individuals. The incident has raised concerns about privacy and data collection on campus.
A malfunctioning vending machine at the University of Waterloo in Canada revealed the use of facial recognition technology without user consent, prompting concerns about privacy violations. The company behind the machines, Invenda, claims to use demographic detection software compliant with GDPR, but it is unclear whether it meets Canadian privacy standards. Following the discovery, the university pledged to remove the machines and disable the software, while students responded by covering the suspected camera with gum and paper.
Fortnite's TMNT event features Turtle-themed vending machines housing Mythic weapons and pizza, with six vending machines located at Classy Courts, Grand Glacier, Hazy Hillside, Pleasant Piazza, Rebel’s Roost, and Ritzy Riviera. Players can purchase the TMNT weapons for 300 Gold Bars each, and the event will end on Tuesday, February 27.
Vending machines in British cities are offering free self-test kits for sexually transmitted diseases, aiming to overcome barriers to testing such as stigma and lack of awareness. A study found that over half of users said it was their first STI test. While the initiative has been effective in the UK, experts caution that it may not work at scale in the US due to differences in healthcare systems. Nonetheless, the vending machines have been successful in reaching infrequent testers and could serve as a supplement to existing services.
Milwaukee County leaders are urging businesses and organizations to host Harm Reduction Vending Machines, which provide free access to prevention supplies for substance abuse, including fentanyl test strips and naloxone. The initiative aims to prevent deaths related to drug use and has already seen success in distributing essential resources. Due to the program's success, eight more vending machines will be placed in 2024.
An American traveler visiting Tokyo for the first time had three incorrect expectations. She was surprised to find that subway pushers, a popular topic in blogs and vlogs, were not as common as she had heard. Additionally, she expected to find vending machines selling odd items, but only found machines selling drinks.