The Edge: No wiping until you watch

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Some public restrooms in China now require users to scan a QR code and watch an ad on their phones before it dispenses toilet paper. If you want to bypass the ad, there’s a fee of roughly seven US cents.

Officials say the move is meant to prevent waste and ensure people don’t waste toilet paper.

Critics have concerns about privacy, convenience, and whether people should be forced to watch ads for a basic amenity. Smart or an invasion of privacy?