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This made me think of a possible exploit. If these sensors are using weight sensors and cameras, it might be possible to pick up similar items and then put back the much cheaper version.


It turns out the most people aren't interested in complex strategies to steal a grocery items while under intense video surveillance with ID verification.


Or just go to literally any other store and you won't have to defeat sophisticated algorithms to shop lift.




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