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.

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    2 years ago

    They should be able to get free education and training.

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

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      2 years 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.

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      2 years ago

      Except… Capitalism. The more productivity, the more profits for companies and more work load and work hours for the employees. Tech does not buy you more free time in a capitalistic society, at least, not in the way we’re currently utilizing capitalism.