Developer creates frictionless Telegram bot to split bills via receipt photos

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A developer built a Telegram bot to simplify group bill splitting after being frustrated by existing apps. The bot uses a smartphone camera and a vision model to parse receipt items and prices from a photo. It then generates a link to a mini-app within Telegram where individuals select what they ordered, with no sign-up required. The backend calculates proportional shares, including tax and tip, and minimizes the number of transactions needed to settle all debts.

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