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The Can-versus-Should Question

Risk Musings • 343 implied HN points • 17 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Artificial Intelligence Jobs Internet regulation Data Privacy
  1. It's important to consider the balance between what we can do and what we should do with technology and advancements in society.
  2. Lessons from past experiences, like the unregulated internet explosion, emphasize the importance of having cautious conversations about the benefits and risks of technological progress.
  3. Discussing the 'can versus should' dilemma is crucial when considering the replacement of human labor with AI and robotics, and having a strong risk culture helps navigate these trade-offs effectively.

China’s rumored new internet regulation has pro-government influencers worried about safety

Wenhao’s news blog • 78 implied HN points • 18 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Internet regulation Social media Influencers Government Control Freedom of Speech
  1. China is rumored to introduce an internet regulation requiring influencers to display their real names, causing concern among pro-government figures.
  2. The potential new rule may impact influencers who create content on politics, finance, or entertainment.
  3. There are worries that the real name display requirement could lead to cyberbullying, harassment, and potential safety threats for influencers and their families.

Canadian Censorship Bill Inches Closer to Reality

Karlstack • 192 implied HN points • 18 Apr 23
🌍 World Politics Censorship Canada Legislation Government Control Internet regulation
  1. The Canadian Censorship Bill, known as Bill C-11, is close to becoming law with significant implications for internet control.
  2. Bill C-11 has faced opposition for its potential impact on freedom of expression and Canadian culture.
  3. The government's tactics to push Bill C-11 through without allowing significant debate have raised concerns about democracy and free speech.
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The RoboNet Artificial Media Protocol

Algorithmic Frontiers // Antonio Max • 1 HN point • 17 May 23
🕹 Technology Artificial Intelligence Internet regulation Digital Content
  1. RoboNet introduces a new Internet protocol aimed at regulating AI content and systems for transparency and accountability.
  2. RoboNet enables a clear distinction between AI-generated and human-created content on the Internet, empowering users to make informed choices.
  3. The protocol shifts the burden of content classification from Internet Service Providers to a common technical environment, promoting fairness, transparency, and accountability online.

The Artificial Intelligence Administration

The Andrew Thomas Arrow Living Blog • 1 HN point • 16 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Artificial Intelligence Internet regulation AI Ethics Digital ethics
  1. The debate surrounds the need for an Artificial Intelligence Administration, similar to the FDA, to regulate AI development.
  2. One proposed solution is to create a sandbox environment for developers to test AI applications before release.
  3. Questions arise about how to balance AI automation, developer access, and the security implications of regulating AI on a global scale.

QWERTY and flirty

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 15 Sep 16
🕹 Technology Algorithms Internet regulation Trolling Social media
  1. Algorithms struggle to understand our unique preferences based on quirks and history, often leading to poor recommendations.
  2. Access to obscure information like patents online showcases the principle of public online availability, even if the content may seem irrelevant to most people.
  3. Web series like 'Marble Hornets' demonstrate the potential of low-budget creepy web content, highlighting the creativity of individuals in digital storytelling.

One feed. Two feed. Red feed, blue feed.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 19 May 16
🕹 Technology AI Social media Virtual reality Internet regulation E-commerce
  1. Computers are evolving with artificial intelligence, challenging the idea of being human.
  2. The story of Facebook's failure in India raises questions about the amount of power we want tech giants to have.
  3. Virtual reality horror experiences may become so realistic that they blur the line between fun and fear.