Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitlogin

What about a toilet that won't give you loo roll unless you watch an ad first? ( https://metro.co.uk/2025/09/17/dystopian-toilets-wont-give-l... ). As the toilet makers jump on to the AI bandwagon, soon toilets will be photographing your butt to fingerprint your anus, while data brokers sells your poop data to ... ? ( https://www.businessinsider.com/scientists-designed-a-smart-... )


That is dystopian, but to be fair, this is China. They are literally rolling out facial ID tech to prevent paper thieves.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pj2bZCwJeVc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foT2kCByOgs

> soon toilets will be photographing your butt to fingerprint your anus, while data brokers sells your poop data

Life imitates art: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJklHwoYgBQ




Consider applying for YC's Winter 2026 batch! Applications are open till Nov 10

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: