Amazon Kills its AI-Powered 'Just Walk Out' Checkout Feature

Summary

Amazon's 'Just Walk Out' tech, a checkout-free system, has been discontinued due to its heavy reliance on human oversight. Despite using AI and sensors, the system needed significant human intervention for reviewing footage and documenting transactions. The costly and time-consuming installation made it difficult for customers to track spending. It was most profitable when sold to unique venues like airports and stadiums.