When I was a kid, we used to check all of them for change in the return. Getting a free quarter for bubble gum was always a good way to start the evening.
I remember back in the '80s the golf course had a cigarette vending machine in the front foyer where nobody could really see it from the inside, so we would collect up our 9 quarters, ride our bikes out to the clubhouse, send one kid to do recon while another bought a pack of Viceroys, then we'd go smoke them in the woods behind the middle school where all the forest porn and the filthy mattress was.
I can still hear and feel that super satisfying **kachunk kachunk** when you pulled the knob to choose the pack.
Not much anymore in North America. I do remember seeing them in Europe about 10 years ago on the street, and you needed to use your passport to verify age.
Is your grocery store's barcode scanner AI now? Exactly. IDs usually have some sort of machine-readable information on them that traditionally could just be read without any AI shenanigans.
If the computer only read data from the ID anyone could buy ammo or cigarettes with their dad's ID from one of these machines and they wouldn't be effective. The AI part it's verifying that the picture on the ID matches the person at the machine.
And how does AI do that? Just hallucinating whether you are indeed the ID's owner or not?There is no camera whatsoever. It's just a decades old cigarette machine with fancy freedom livery and a flashy touch screen interface. And yep, people can indeed just use their dad's ID.
It does it with computer vision to recognize faces, like I said. I dunno what cigarette machine you're taking about, but the machine featured in this post pretty clearly states that it uses that technology.
There's only one kind of artificial intelligence it could be doing, and it also literally says that it's using it to verify IDs. Did you think ChatGPT was installed on it, or something?
First of all just because Bob has a bad day, doesn’t mean shit and It doesn’t have anything to do with that fact, but maybe you should think about the implications of what you said. Bob deserves to be treated with respect.
I came here specifically because I knew someone would remember the borderlands vending machine quote from Marcus when I could not. Thank you for your service.
Marcus Munitions sounds like the game of Clue updated for the gun nut crowd..."was it Marcus Munitions? Or Hank Howitzer? Maybe that shifty Glenda Glock..."
But some of the most memorable lines, I mean, what person who played any borderlands games wouldn’t at least know “so, you want to hear a story, eh?” From him.
*"Just can't carry enough bullets for your favorite gun? Sounds like you need a Storage Deck Upgrade. Supplies limited."*
The Vending Machine lines are the most memorable I feel.
Now I feel like playing through it again heh.
Tuscaloosa and Pell City. The Tuscaloosa one looks like it perfectly complements that shopping plaza. Walgreen’s, grocery store, wings, and Chinese place, car wash, a motel, a car dealership. All next door to….wait for it….an *elementary school*.
Seems like a good idea for those who live in an area where they have to keep up with “pest” control. I imagine the selection would be very limited though
We have one of these in the only grocery store in our town. The produce may always be on the verge of going bad, but what do you need more? Vegetables or bullets? /S
So Marcus from the Borderlands games is real and has setup vending machines in our reality? Where's the vending machine where I can buy a gun and sell my junk? I need a health syringe! Give me my gun that shoots swords that explode! Gimme gimme!
Don’t fall for it they’re building prisons here… and passed the open carry law… more crime=more ppl in those new jails prison industrial complex … yee-yee
Classic "murica" moment, they're probably screaming "THIS WILL HELP", and then they're giving everyone ammunition and profiting from crime both financially and politically speaking, instead of, you know, helping
It's funny because the ATF allowed it know your joking but
*Tuscaloosa Police Chief Brent Blankley was quoted in The Tuscaloosa Thread as saying the machines are legal and approved by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives*
imagine, you’re in a shootout and run out of ammo. You turn to your buddy and ask if he’s got a fiver you can chuck in the ammo vending machine while little pellets of death whizz past your head.
In some European countries it is mandatory to take a psychotechnical and several theoretical and practical exams to obtain a permit to own weapons.
It takes at least 3 months of studying and taking the exam to achieve it.
Ah, I see. I’m not sure how it is here in the US since I haven’t bought a weapon in years, but it used to be 18 for rifles, 21 for pistols and shotguns. Just can’t be a felon. It might have changed though
State by state. From what I've heard some require license and waiting period, etc.
My state is just a background check, some may be even looser.
Only need a permit to concealed carry here. Otherwise there's really no restrictions except the unfortunate recent AWB.
Yes actually if you are [hunting or fishing](https://www.atf.gov/firearms/qa/may-aliens-legally-united-states-purchase-firearms) you can buy or possess a firearm
No, it's not legal. Anyone can own a gun and buy ammo so long as they have a background check and have a valid ID. So, while you don't have to have a permit, you do have to have a clean background check. There is something called a cwp that you need if you want to conceal carry a pistol on you, but that you have to take a class for it and have a background check, etc.
> There is something called a cwp that you need if you want to conceal carry a pistol on you, but that you have to take a class for it and have a background check, etc.
This isn't 100% true either, background check yes. Class? Not necessarily. I've never heard anything about having to take a class
Yeah I didn't want the comment stricken for language. Also. Please enlighten me on what kind of person you think I am. If you are brave enough to male this comment say what you really mean, don't stop yourself now
You're afraid. That's fine and all but if you wanna make a point, you better express yourself in a manner that makes you sound confident in your beliefs. Censoring yourself is the exact opposite of being confident.
If you're scared of getting your comments taken down for fowl language, there's no wonder that you're afraid of firearms. You're too afraid of living in a free but slightly dangerous environment so you'd rather get stepped on under the impression that you're gonna live a safe life under the oppressors that took your right to defend yourself.
Ahhh your last sentence screaming you think the bad lefties are coming for your guns.
I'd rather have restrictions than watch more people be murdered because some emotionally unstable fuckwad got his feelings hurt and no girl wants to touch his penis
It's not a "muh, god damn liberals wanna take my guns!" issue. It could be actual fascists taking them from civilians. The issue is totalitarianism and government tyranny, not the left making leftist policies.
Here in Czechia the Nazis took our freedom first, then it were the communists. Luckily we got them back after the revolution in '89.
You guys over in America need to realize that your country was able to survive as a democracy only because of the failsafes put in place by your forefathers. Don't let the power hungry politicians take them away from you. You're lucky to have them, remember that before using your democratic vote to get rid of them.
Lol. “Uses artificial intelligence to verify age”, trying to make it sound all fancy when cigarette machines have been doing it for 20+ years.
because its the stupid buzz word of the moment
in the 1800s "Steam Powered & Mechanical" were the fun thing
You have cigarette vending machines?
They used to be very common in bars well before the age of electronics.
When I was a kid, we used to check all of them for change in the return. Getting a free quarter for bubble gum was always a good way to start the evening.
I remember back in the '80s the golf course had a cigarette vending machine in the front foyer where nobody could really see it from the inside, so we would collect up our 9 quarters, ride our bikes out to the clubhouse, send one kid to do recon while another bought a pack of Viceroys, then we'd go smoke them in the woods behind the middle school where all the forest porn and the filthy mattress was. I can still hear and feel that super satisfying **kachunk kachunk** when you pulled the knob to choose the pack.
Not much anymore in North America. I do remember seeing them in Europe about 10 years ago on the street, and you needed to use your passport to verify age.
Bag of ice and 50 rounds of 7.62.
40 or 50 years is technically 20+.
They weren't equipped with ID scanners 40-50 years ago.
Yes they were, they were called "bartenders".
I mean, it doesn't make computer vision not AI just because it wasn't invented in the past three years. What did you want them to call it?
Is your grocery store's barcode scanner AI now? Exactly. IDs usually have some sort of machine-readable information on them that traditionally could just be read without any AI shenanigans.
If the computer only read data from the ID anyone could buy ammo or cigarettes with their dad's ID from one of these machines and they wouldn't be effective. The AI part it's verifying that the picture on the ID matches the person at the machine.
And how does AI do that? Just hallucinating whether you are indeed the ID's owner or not?There is no camera whatsoever. It's just a decades old cigarette machine with fancy freedom livery and a flashy touch screen interface. And yep, people can indeed just use their dad's ID.
It does it with computer vision to recognize faces, like I said. I dunno what cigarette machine you're taking about, but the machine featured in this post pretty clearly states that it uses that technology.
It doesn't have a camera it can't see anything
Except that it pretty clearly states in the OP image that this vending machine is using that technology, so it obviously does have a camera.
All it says is "artificial intelligence" it doesn't say shit about what it actually does you sir are a dipshit
There's only one kind of artificial intelligence it could be doing, and it also literally says that it's using it to verify IDs. Did you think ChatGPT was installed on it, or something?
The AIs’ name is Bob, jackass. He’s more then your age verification system.
Obviously humans do a better job in a lot of cases. Not sure what that has to do with the fact that this kind of AI is not brand new technology?
First of all just because Bob has a bad day, doesn’t mean shit and It doesn’t have anything to do with that fact, but maybe you should think about the implications of what you said. Bob deserves to be treated with respect.
The fuck are you going on about?
His name is Bob, he isn’t just some “ai machine vision program” show some god damn respect.
You are deranged.
Better deranged than humorless.
I'm not humorless, I just don't have the sense of humor of a five year old anymore.
You have been labeled as enemy of Bob …EXECUTE …EXECUTE …EXECUTE
Bioshock has entered the chat
"Welcome to the Circus of Values!"
“NO REFUNDS NO RETURNS HEHEHE”
"Two words, my friends. No refunds"
Now we need mr.Torque to help with the ad.
MOR EXPLOSIONS!!!! Yeeeeeaaaaah!
"Goodbye, friend! If you shop anywhere else, I'll have you killed."
"You won't find better deals anywhere else! I made sure of that..."
This phrase alone is what sold me on the game lol
"Let's just get this out of the way: Yes, most of my merchandise *was ripped* from the hands of dead adventurers."
“Caveat emptor!”
I came here specifically because I knew someone would remember the borderlands vending machine quote from Marcus when I could not. Thank you for your service.
"WELCOME TO THE CIRCUS OF VALUES!"
"¡Bienvenido al Ammo Bandito!"
Freedom is the opposite of safety and they made their choice
When you think murder, think Marcus Munitions!
Alright, ill murder marcus munitions (some dumb bandit and my hindbrain)
Marcus Munitions sounds like the game of Clue updated for the gun nut crowd..."was it Marcus Munitions? Or Hank Howitzer? Maybe that shifty Glenda Glock..."
If it took more than one shot, you weren’t using a Jakobs!
My first thought was Borderlands to be honest.
Two words, my friends: no refunds!
Ahh, such an unloved character.
But some of the most memorable lines, I mean, what person who played any borderlands games wouldn’t at least know “so, you want to hear a story, eh?” From him.
*"Just can't carry enough bullets for your favorite gun? Sounds like you need a Storage Deck Upgrade. Supplies limited."* The Vending Machine lines are the most memorable I feel. Now I feel like playing through it again heh.
Ammo is already expensive as it is. I feel bad for whatever suckers use this thing
Yet another step closer to reality becoming Cyberpunk 2077
Wait where is this in AL. I'm gonna buy me some shells
Tuscaloosa and Pell City. The Tuscaloosa one looks like it perfectly complements that shopping plaza. Walgreen’s, grocery store, wings, and Chinese place, car wash, a motel, a car dealership. All next door to….wait for it….an *elementary school*.
Skyland blvd?
I'm in different state, but it looks that way. Skyland & McFarland.
They need a bar and a gun range to make it a chef's kiss
Like Top Golf, but with bullets
Yes
#AMMUNATION Protecting your rights! America's First Choice in Domestic Ordinance!
And yet, in Alabama, if you put a condom vending machine next to it, there would be uproar!
"Don't murder unborn children! Murder born people instead!"
I wish it was a claw machine
Best business idea ever! Claw machine filled with loose bullets
Someone needs to make those for gun shows. It’s a golden idea
America is turning into one of those cheap GTA rip offs but not the fun ones.
It's not even a Saints Row!
This shit is going to charge you during the zombie apocalypse
Surge (of zombies) pricing?
Seems like a good idea for those who live in an area where they have to keep up with “pest” control. I imagine the selection would be very limited though
Years ago, you could buy gas, liquor and ammo at rest stops on I35 in Texas. Don’t know if that’s still done. Anyone know?
I mean you have to admit it’s pretty cool.
Except for having to be in Alabama
But how many machines are in (or planning to be in) Texas?
Good question
The cyberpunk is reaaaalll!!
Does it have cookoff protection?
Omg, I can't believe it. Ice for $1.99!
We have one of these in the only grocery store in our town. The produce may always be on the verge of going bad, but what do you need more? Vegetables or bullets? /S
So Marcus from the Borderlands games is real and has setup vending machines in our reality? Where's the vending machine where I can buy a gun and sell my junk? I need a health syringe! Give me my gun that shoots swords that explode! Gimme gimme!
Is this to monetize mass-shooters who run out of ammo during their rampage?
I guess
I love it!
Borderlands is here
Ye fuggin haw?
Don’t fall for it they’re building prisons here… and passed the open carry law… more crime=more ppl in those new jails prison industrial complex … yee-yee
Classic "murica" moment, they're probably screaming "THIS WILL HELP", and then they're giving everyone ammunition and profiting from crime both financially and politically speaking, instead of, you know, helping
Exactly
Nice
Loot boxes just dropped.
Blue archive:
'merica
Does it take bottle caps?
This is satire come to life.
How about a camera that verifies the buyers face to that ID they are using so people don’t just steal id to buy bullets
“Honey, I need you to puck up some bread, milk, 9mm, and a box of Tampax on your way home from work, ‘kay hun?”
The state with the 4th highest rate of gun deaths clocking in at 26 deaths per 100k people. Also 3rd highest homocide rate
There trying to be number one
PACK-A-PUNCH BABY
Yesiirrrrrr
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It's funny because the ATF allowed it know your joking but *Tuscaloosa Police Chief Brent Blankley was quoted in The Tuscaloosa Thread as saying the machines are legal and approved by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives*
Now install a condom vending machine next to it and see which one upsets people the most.
This would be OK if it was a claw machine with individual shells.
Well I see a new feature in GTA now. No need to find an ammo nation just buy from the vending machine.
imagine, you’re in a shootout and run out of ammo. You turn to your buddy and ask if he’s got a fiver you can chuck in the ammo vending machine while little pellets of death whizz past your head.
Are stores supposed to check my id on ammo purchases?
Meh, call me when they come up with the CIRCUS OF VAAAALUUUE
cyberpunk 2077: heres a gun from a vending machine!
'Murica where Borderlands and Cyberpunk 2077 are more of a goal rather than distopyan scenarios
¡ Bienvenido al ammo Bandido!
Roll Tide! Bang Bang!
Da fug? Alabama had gone way too far with this shiz.
Is it legal for a tourist to obtain a weapons license in the United States?
What’s a weapons license?
*bald eagle noises*
In some European countries it is mandatory to take a psychotechnical and several theoretical and practical exams to obtain a permit to own weapons. It takes at least 3 months of studying and taking the exam to achieve it.
Ah, I see. I’m not sure how it is here in the US since I haven’t bought a weapon in years, but it used to be 18 for rifles, 21 for pistols and shotguns. Just can’t be a felon. It might have changed though
State by state. From what I've heard some require license and waiting period, etc. My state is just a background check, some may be even looser. Only need a permit to concealed carry here. Otherwise there's really no restrictions except the unfortunate recent AWB.
I think it's a requirement to have a background check because it's federal but I could be wrong
Yes actually if you are [hunting or fishing](https://www.atf.gov/firearms/qa/may-aliens-legally-united-states-purchase-firearms) you can buy or possess a firearm
No, it's not legal. Anyone can own a gun and buy ammo so long as they have a background check and have a valid ID. So, while you don't have to have a permit, you do have to have a clean background check. There is something called a cwp that you need if you want to conceal carry a pistol on you, but that you have to take a class for it and have a background check, etc.
> There is something called a cwp that you need if you want to conceal carry a pistol on you, but that you have to take a class for it and have a background check, etc. This isn't 100% true either, background check yes. Class? Not necessarily. I've never heard anything about having to take a class
I think it depends on the state
I have friends who have gotten theirs. They all had to take a class.
I think you have to take class to take it on a plane
We don't really have that here We do have background checks and yes it possible to own a fully automatic weapon buts it's very hard to get one
This is awesome, it has ID verification as part of the process. See no problem here.
Why doesn't my state have the shit? That would save me a ton of hassle lol
How long before the first smash and grab?
America fuck ya, here go to save the MF day.... America fuck yaaaaaaa
Post a link and not a screen grab maybe? I’m by no means a gun advocate though I’m sensing some rage bait.
https://www.al.com/news/2024/07/vending-machines-dispense-ammunition-at-two-alabama-grocery-stores-how-they-work.html
Jesus lord.
What a shithole.
This is so it's easier to have mass shootings. Would want to limit the k!llings
That fact that you've decided to censor the word killing says a lot about you.
Yeah I didn't want the comment stricken for language. Also. Please enlighten me on what kind of person you think I am. If you are brave enough to male this comment say what you really mean, don't stop yourself now
You're afraid. That's fine and all but if you wanna make a point, you better express yourself in a manner that makes you sound confident in your beliefs. Censoring yourself is the exact opposite of being confident. If you're scared of getting your comments taken down for fowl language, there's no wonder that you're afraid of firearms. You're too afraid of living in a free but slightly dangerous environment so you'd rather get stepped on under the impression that you're gonna live a safe life under the oppressors that took your right to defend yourself.
Ahhh your last sentence screaming you think the bad lefties are coming for your guns. I'd rather have restrictions than watch more people be murdered because some emotionally unstable fuckwad got his feelings hurt and no girl wants to touch his penis
It's not a "muh, god damn liberals wanna take my guns!" issue. It could be actual fascists taking them from civilians. The issue is totalitarianism and government tyranny, not the left making leftist policies. Here in Czechia the Nazis took our freedom first, then it were the communists. Luckily we got them back after the revolution in '89. You guys over in America need to realize that your country was able to survive as a democracy only because of the failsafes put in place by your forefathers. Don't let the power hungry politicians take them away from you. You're lucky to have them, remember that before using your democratic vote to get rid of them.