Most retailers continue to rely heavily on cashiers to tally a customers amount due and to process the corresponding payment. However, Amazon.com launched a new idea years back called the Amazon Go store, in which computer technology was used to replace cashiers and eliminate the need for any type of bar code scanning equipment. The store relies on computer vision and machine-learning algorithms to track shoppers and charge them for what they select.

(source: Wall Street Journal, 1/20/2018)

• What are your thoughts about this from an accounting standpoint?
• What are your thoughts about this as a consumer? Would you use this service? Do you use self-checkout options that are currently available? If you prefer a traditional cashier, are you willing to pay more for that option?