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Two students find security bug that could let millions do laundry for free
(www.theverge.com)
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this post was submitted on 20 May 2024
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They could!
Obviously we need UBI cuz…
Capitalism. “Free” washes would increase rent. And benefit high-volume washers! Might increase lines though (wash more often with no skin in the game), pull back people who may be using laundromats as an alternative. Detrimental to low-volume washing households.
Mostly I’d say it’s an optics thing. Cost per year to exist wouldn’t change much, but clearly public opinion could.