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New comment by starfleet_bop in "It sure looks like OpenAI trained Sora on game content – that could be a problem"

starfleet_bop — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 18:30:01 +0000

Is AI generated content any different from a human reading a bunch of books or watching movies and being inspired by them to create something similar but not identical?

New comment by starfleet_bop in "Show HN: Physically accurate black hole simulation using your iPhone camera"

starfleet_bop — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:52:19 +0000

A bit off topic, but does anyone else get weird nightmares of black holes?

New comment by starfleet_bop in "Windows 95 Running in the Browser"

starfleet_bop — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:45:57 +0000

Is this running actual Windows 95 binaries in some kind of emulator?

New comment by starfleet_bop in "Boeing Ends Crippling Strike as Workers Accept Latest Offer"

starfleet_bop — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:43:57 +0000

I wonder how much money Boeing could have saved by averting the costly strike action if it had just agreed to the original proposal from the union.

New comment by starfleet_bop in "AI-powered cameras installed on Metro buses to ticket illegally parked cars"

starfleet_bop — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:53:20 +0000

Because legal precedent has never been overturned …

Also the fact that you’re only allowed to contest an allegation within an arbitrary amount of time hardly seems in concordance with natural justice.

New comment by starfleet_bop in "AI-powered cameras installed on Metro buses to ticket illegally parked cars"

starfleet_bop — Sun, 28 Apr 2024 21:28:20 +0000

There’s nothing inherently dangerous about driving fast if it’s in accordance with driving to the conditions on the road. Driving too slowly is more likely to cause an accident by impeding the flow of traffic.

New comment by starfleet_bop in "AI-powered cameras installed on Metro buses to ticket illegally parked cars"

starfleet_bop — Sun, 28 Apr 2024 21:24:07 +0000

It violates the right to confront one’s accuser / question the witness in court.

Presumption of guilt by default, requiring you to pay the fine before you’re allowed to contest the alleged infraction.

Absolute rules usually means less natural justice, there are times when pursuing minor violations are not in the public interest.

New comment by starfleet_bop in "Summers: Inflation Reached 18% in 2022 Using the Government's Previous Formula"

starfleet_bop — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 17:22:16 +0000

That only works if you’re income rises faster than inflation, otherwise the relative amount of debt either remains the same or even increases.

New comment by starfleet_bop in "The U.S. government may finally mandate safer table saws"

starfleet_bop — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 14:49:20 +0000

I think smashing into the back of a seat will probably do as much damage as a windshield if not more.

New comment by starfleet_bop in "FCC chair rejects call to impose Universal Service fees on broadband"

starfleet_bop — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 01:42:23 +0000

We’re a common law jurisdiction, laws are meant to be generalized to allow them to be interpreted and adapted depending on different circumstances, a lot of which are unforeseen at the time of creation of the law.

New comment by starfleet_bop in "The U.S. government may finally mandate safer table saws"

starfleet_bop — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 01:33:44 +0000

Ironic how seatbelts aren’t mandated on public forms of transport like trains and buses, yet one is required to wear them in one’s own vehicle. If it truly is based on safety then it should be an all or nothing approach to requiring seat belts on moving vehicles.

New comment by starfleet_bop in "The U.S. government may finally mandate safer table saws"

starfleet_bop — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 01:21:53 +0000

The safety of your three year old child is your responsibility. If your child is run over then it’s due to your lack of adequate supervision in the face of lack of capability of the child to avoid the accident and/or education of not to stand in the way of moving vehicles.

New comment by starfleet_bop in "Ask HN: Which tools are the best for internet safety for kids?"

starfleet_bop — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 17:15:22 +0000

Education

New comment by starfleet_bop in "How to find a lost phone in a no-cell-coverage camping site?"

starfleet_bop — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 22:04:40 +0000

File a civil claim, burden of proof is even lower.

New comment by starfleet_bop in "How to find a lost phone in a no-cell-coverage camping site?"

starfleet_bop — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 22:02:29 +0000

Not worth the risk to your credit rating and stress from having to dispute it.

Best solution is to file a small claim at your local court. Near certainty it won’t be disputed due to cost-benefit of the retailer having to hire a lawyer to defend it.

New comment by starfleet_bop in "Scottish couple facing $33k repair bill after driving Tesla in heavy rain"

starfleet_bop — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 04:52:16 +0000

Wouldn’t it still be the case of the consumer claims from the insurance then the insurance claims from the manufacturer?

New comment by starfleet_bop in "Scottish couple facing $33k repair bill after driving Tesla in heavy rain"

starfleet_bop — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 21:48:05 +0000

Surely insurance would cover something like this?

New comment by starfleet_bop in "As I am currently in a war zone, I don't have many options for cabling"

starfleet_bop — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 01:28:02 +0000

My initial thoughts would be to try and scavenge cabling from a car. Wiring harnesses are surprisingly big, especially in modern cars.

Maybe even copper piping is an option?

New comment by starfleet_bop in "Scientists developed simple way to cook rice that cut calories absorbed by half"

starfleet_bop — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 00:16:13 +0000

In other news, eating half the amount of rice results in half the amount of calories absorbed.

Biden Tells ByteDance to Sell TikTok or Get Ready for a Ban

starfleet_bop — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 01:45:25 +0000

Article URL: https://gizmodo.com/cfius-bytedance-sell-tiktok-face-possible-ban-1850231769

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=35215142

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