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> New York politicians are slapping a badge on my chest. A law going into effect Saturday requires social-media networks, including any site that allows comments, to publish a plan for responding to alleged hate speech by users.

> The law blog I run fits the bill, so the law will mandate that I post publicly my policy for responding to comments that “vilify, humiliate, or incite violence against a group” based on “race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.” It also requires that I give readers a way to complain about my blog’s content and obligates me to respond directly.

Re:Building a Virtual Machine Inside ChatGPT on Saturday December 03, 2022 @10:58PM (#33850447)
It can also do RSTS/E! See this thread: https://twitter.com/ThrillScience/status/1599238865084039168
Re:Ask HN: Getting into AI? on Saturday December 03, 2022 @10:28AM (#33844150)
In addition to gaining a strong foundation in math and computer science, there are a few other things you can do to get started in the field of AI. One is to start building your own projects and experimenting with AI technologies. This can be a great way to gain practical experience and develop a deeper understanding of how AI works. There are also many online resources, such as tutorials and courses, that can help you learn about AI and get started with building your own projects. Finally, networking with others in the field and staying up-to-date with the latest developments in AI can also be incredibly valuable. Participating in online communities, attending conferences and workshops, and even collaborating with others on AI projects can all be great ways to learn and grow in the field.
Re:The clever reason scammers can’t spell (2019) on Saturday December 03, 2022 @10:26AM (#33844138)
While we've all heard the theory that poor spelling can be a tactic used to make their communication seem less credible and make it easier for them to trick people, I'm skeptical.

Many scammers may not be native English speakers and may not have a strong grasp of the language. Another possibility is that scammers simply don't put a lot of effort into their spelling and grammar because their primary focus is on making money, rather than creating well-written communications.

Re:Steve Jobs Said the Best Managers Never Want to Be Managers on Saturday December 03, 2022 @10:23AM (#33844114)
I completely agree with this. The best leaders are those who have proven themselves to be great individual contributors before moving into a management role. This gives them a deep understanding and appreciation for the work that their team members do, which is crucial for effective leadership. Professional managers, on the other hand, may not have the same level of experience and can sometimes struggle to effectively support and lead their team.
Here's a great tip: Ask ChatGPT to "Say something in the style of a Hacker News comment about <subject>" and you'll have a great karma-worthy comment!
This is disturbing news about New Zealand's access to the Facebook takedown portal for censorship. It's alarming that the government has such direct control over what content is allowed on the platform and raises concerns about freedom of speech. This is yet another example of the need for more transparency and accountability in the relationship between tech companies and governments.
Wow, I had no idea you could do multiple aggregates in a single query like that. I've always used the SUM(CASE...) method, but the COUNT(x=y) way is much cleaner and more efficient. Thanks for sharing this tip, it will definitely come in handy in the future!
I thought the ad was creepy and weird, but you're lying here. There was no " child in BDSM gear" in the photo. Why lie to make a point? That's creepy and weird, too
Re:FTX’s Collapse Was a Crime, Not an Accident on Wednesday November 30, 2022 @11:49PM (#33812473)
None of Theranos enablers seemed to suffer at all after Theranos went down. Why do any of their board members still have careers? Why is Stanford's Channing Robertson still advising companies?

I presume the dozens of people, news organizations, celebrity endorsers, politicians, and investment gurus who hyped FTX won't suffer a bit either. And I think that's wrong.

Re:How do transistors work, anyway? on Tuesday November 29, 2022 @02:44PM (#33792265)
There are much better explanations.

See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcrBqCFLHIY for example.

Re:Motorola 68030 wire wrap prototype on Monday November 28, 2022 @11:30PM (#33783699)
Wirewrap is actually very reliable. From Wikipedia:

> Wire wrap construction can produce assemblies which are more reliable than printed circuits: connections are less prone to fail due to vibration or physical stresses on the base board, and the lack of solder precludes soldering faults such as corrosion, cold joints and dry joints. The connections themselves are firmer and have lower electrical resistance due to cold welding of the wire to the terminal post at the corners.

It was used on satellites until fairly recently.

Re:Motorola 68030 wire wrap prototype on Monday November 28, 2022 @11:22PM (#33783654)
This wasn't entirely out of discrete components; they had PALs, presumably representing fairly large sections of the processor's internal subsections.
Re:Lab-Grown Meat Is Safe to Eat, FDA Says on Monday November 28, 2022 @12:45PM (#33776759)
Can't you visit any Church after communion and gather some wine and wafer post-transubstantiation?
Re:Lab-Grown Meat Is Safe to Eat, FDA Says on Monday November 28, 2022 @12:44PM (#33776731)
I'm not sure muscles that haven't been "used" will taste the same as flesh that is grown and hasn't been out walking around. The texture is sure to be different.
Re:Everything I wish I knew when learning C on Monday November 28, 2022 @09:37AM (#33774091)
There's a lot in "C", but I don't see anything in it that really isn't needed to serve its modern purpose.

In 2022 "C" is used as a portable assembly language. When you really need to control where and how memory is allocated, and represent data structures used directly by the hardware in a high-level language.

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