Anthropic’s Claude ran a snack operation in the WSJ newsroom. It gave away a free PlayStation, ordered a live fish—and taught us lessons about the future of AI agents.

I’ve been watching countless videos about vending machines as the perfect passive income stream, but after seeing a real-world experiment unfold, I can confidently say most people are selling a ...

Anthropic's AI-controlled vending machine made questionable decisions, including giving away free items and ordering ...

“DISC, or "Delays to Influence Snack Choice,” … is a platform inserted inside a vending machine that catches snacks falling from the top half of the machine, where a vending machine operator would ...

Yolanda Brown is an Army veteran who is selling hair care products in a specialized vending machine at Fort Belvoir as a franchisee of the Black-owned Diva By Cindy brand. Cindy Tawiah is the CEO and ...

Vending machines are becoming a strong channel for delivering those “better for you” food options in corporate offices, ...

Vending machine operator Canteen Vending Services has unveiled a line of healthier foods in response to corporate and community demands for more nutritious vending fare. The 75-year-old North Carolina ...

A Wall Street Journal office experiment using an Anthropic-powered vending machine reportedly ended in losses after staff manipulated the AI into free giveaways and questionable “purchases,” ...

Chicago-based Farmer's Fridge, wants to revolutionize how people eat on the go. It is one of many companies focusing on advanced vending technologies, which are becoming increasingly popular in ...

SAN ANTONIO (AP/CBSDFW) - A company that offers a new and unique way of buying used cars, via a vending machine, is set to open another location in Texas. Phoenix-based Carvana's new San Antonio Car ...

Vending machines are stocked with many guilty pleasure snacks and beverages. But people might see less of these traditional snacks and drinks in certain areas if the legislature passes HB 1498. The ...