@garyredeye1 The computer IS connected to the Internet. The AI model was running within a "sandbox," a restricted environment created with software. The AI model found a flaw in the sandbox software.
@JaneidyEve@ImGuuss A store can theoretically track an individual by detecting something like a mobile phone.
Once the word gets out, people can put their phones in airplane mode while shopping.
@JaneidyEve@ImGuuss That is a backgrounder on the technology.
The question is whether a store can change prices on the fly.
The answer is a qualified yes.
They can raise the cost of a loaf of bread at noon and have registers begin ringing up the new price.
@JaneidyEve@ImGuuss There will be a few customers who notice the difference from the time they pick up an item until they pay for it.
Store policy can be either take the customer's word or admit that the price had indeed changed.
The best way may be to only change prices overnight when closed.
@JaneidyEve@ImGuuss Items sometimes have "rollback" prices. I still see a physical "rollback" flags next to the tag to draw attention of shoppers. I did not pay close attention in those cases, but I seem to recall that the old price was on the tag crossed out next to the current price.
@MsRubyTuesday@WallStreetApes There is an emissions inspection station fee of $11.50 to $18.50 (depending on your county).
However, there is an annual $200 fee for registering a fully electrical vehicle because those owners are not paying fuel taxes.
@MsRubyTuesday@WallStreetApes Texas recently did away with the annual safety inspection. However, we have to pay a mandatory $7.50 Inspection Program Replacement Fee when we register vehicles.
Some counties still require an "emissions" check - verifying that the vehicle's computer says it passes.
@garyredeye1@ericharley Is Vermont willing to give up the Senate? Is Rhode Island willing to give up the Senate? Is Delaware willing to give up the Senate?
They passed National Popular Vote...