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An FBI-partnered chatroom infiltration firm tried to sell me cellphone location data

All-Source Intelligence Fusion • 100 implied HN points • 14 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Surveillance Data Tracking National Security AI Internet
  1. An FBI-partnered firm tried to sell cellphone location data in a chatroom infiltration pitch.
  2. The firm touted the quality and depth of their social media surveillance data compared to competitors.
  3. The firm outsourced cellphone location-tracking to a partner and had key figures from Babel Street in their ranks.

More than 30 unique tracking events will cause you problems

timo's substack • 78 implied HN points • 12 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Data Tracking Data Quality Data Analysis Documentation
  1. Having more than 30 unique tracking events can lead to problems in data adoption and productivity.
  2. Too many unique events can lead to difficulties in analyst productivity and data exploration.
  3. Implementing a lean event approach with a focus on good event design and ownership can help prevent issues caused by high event volumes.

The drama is real

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 03 Jun 15
🕹 Technology Data Tracking Wearable Tech Social media
  1. Charlie Charlie might be fake, but in the Bahamas, the drama is real. The country's religious and superstitious nature causes significant reactions even among intelligent individuals.
  2. Your traffic app, like Google-owned Waze, collects vast data sets. Cities can use this information for positive purposes, such as improving road conditions and reducing congestion.
  3. Traditional Swiss watchmaking is facing competition from the trendiness of smartwatches like the Apple Watch. The craft, known for its history and high cost, now contends with the rise of modern technology in timepieces.
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No room for the olds

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 24 Mar 14
🕹 Technology Ageism Government Robots Computers Data Tracking
  1. Eli Pariser founded a popular website and the team's success was due to clickbait headline strategies.
  2. Silicon Valley faces significant ageism issues, with workers in their late 20s resorting to plastic surgery to appear younger.
  3. Some government workers still use outdated manual paper-based systems for paperwork, showcasing a lack of modern efficiency.