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"… the federal agency announced a 20 million dollar settlement with the individuals who claim the agent invaded their privacy when he accessed their toilet cameras without their consent. A source who did not wish to share their name said the department was initially given back door access as part of an undisclosed agreement with Kohler to further their investigation into ‘transgender crime’ and further anti-drug smuggling efforts. When contacted for a statement on the matter, the department’s spokesperson stated, “Fuck off, lib.'”
kadup@lemmy.world 2 hours ago
A subscription… for a toilet? Internet access… for a toilet? Am I having a fever dream?
dohpaz42@lemmy.world 2 hours ago
Don’t forget AI, for a toilet.
Deconceptualist@leminal.space 1 hour ago
So our toilets will very soon be smarter than the current US president, got it.
gAlienLifeform@lemmy.world 1 hour ago
I mean, if that one gains sentience and goes all SkyNet on us I’ll understand where it’s coming from
artyom@piefed.social 2 hours ago
I mean, there is a legitimate benefit here. The camera can analyze your feces for health issues. And most people aren’t smart enough to set up their own server so they host one for you. And the AI analysis would cost a lot more to be processed locally.
And personally, I would not be terribly concerned about photos of my poo going into a database.
Not saying you should buy one of these but it definitely can provide value, especially if you have intestinal issues.
kadup@lemmy.world 1 hour ago
My field is bioinformatics. I’m willing to bet $500 there’s little to no valuable data being gathered at all, and quite a lot of noise, rather than anything relevant for your health. I’m sure, just like your smart watch, they can make it sound like some deep insights and health exploration, but I guarantee you it’s not.