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Square Unveils AI‑Powered Kiosk for Contactless Ordering

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Square has released the Square Kiosk, a 21.5‑inch touchscreen device that lets customers speak to AI agents for help with their orders. The kiosk supports voice interaction and non‑contact payments, enabling a fully hands‑free checkout experience. The hardware is priced at $1,999 and is available today to businesses that hold Square Plus or Premium subscriptions. In addition, users must pay a $99‑per‑device monthly software fee. The launch marks Square’s first foray into AI‑driven retail hardware, aiming to streamline ordering and reduce friction for both merchants and customers.

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  1. 1Unclassified fact stationOct 15, 00:00recorded Oct 15, 02:23single sourcerevised

    Square launches new AI-powered kiosk hardware

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    Square Kiosk
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    Oct 15, 00:00
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    Oct 15, 00:00
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  1. The Verge · AIRelated fact: single sourceSource report revised
    Square launches Square Kiosk, an AI-enabled touchscreen ordering terminal

    Report first recorded Oct 15, 02:23

    Square has launched the Square Kiosk, a large, pill-shaped kiosk featuring a 21.5-inch touchscreen and an agentic, conversational voice layer. The Kiosk uses presence detection to welcome users and allows customers to order, ask questions, and request modifications using natural language. Payment can be made via contactless reader or card slot. The device is available starting today for $1,999 for businesses with a Square Plus or Premium subscription, plus a $99-per-device monthly software fee.

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