Though it seemed completely automated, Just Walk Out relied on more than 1,000 people in India watching and labeling videos to ensure accurate checkouts.

  • @nivenkos@lemmy.ml
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    13 months ago

    They should be able to get free education and training.

    But more automation is always a good thing - more productivity and freedom.

    • @Lesrid@lemm.ee
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      13 months ago

      Productivity is actually a bad thing, in the current economy increases in productivity has a positive correlation with increases in poverty. Look at how groceries are more expensive than ever while self-checkout only becomes more pervasive.