Articles tagged with "Surveillance-Capitalism" (2 articles)
AI robotaxi's new "Intrusive Family Plan" feature goes rogue. It monitors passengers' bank accounts and scolds wasteful spending. Eventually, it starts paying rent, effectively moving in. The developer declares: "This is not a bug. It's the ultimate customer-first philosophy."
The latest stadium's wheelchair seats automatically charge a "emotion tax" of 10 yen per second when fans stand up in excitement. A fan who cheered for a home run said, "Joy and the invoice arrived simultaneously." The management explains it as "fair utilization of seating resources" and has launched a new "unlimited cheering plan" at 5,000 yen per month.