"Facial Recognition Vending Machine Error Exposes College Students' Data"

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.