Episode 1039 • • 2:05:54 - 2:08:52
1039: Bot Cops
Visa Payment Network Outage and Cashless Society Risks
A major hardware failure in the Visa payment network caused widespread disruption across Europe, particularly in the UK and Sweden. The outage prevented consumers from purchasing food and medication, serving as a "dire warning" against the push for a completely cashless society and validating concerns about technological dependence.