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Why Go Imperial In A World Gone Metric?

Everything Is Amazing • 1371 implied HN points • 10 Mar 24
🔬 Science History Standards
  1. Imperial and Metric systems both have their advantages and stories behind them, with Metric offering precision in calculations and Imperial reflecting historical ways of measuring based on human experience.
  2. The history of measurement systems shows the challenges in implementing consistent standards, like how France struggled in the 18th century with different measures and Napoleon faced resistance in enforcing the Metric system in the early 19th century.
  3. While Metric is efficient for scientific and engineering accuracy, Imperial measurements still offer unique perspectives and connections to everyday experiences that make both systems valuable.

Of Course DEI Programming Should Be Seen As Psychological Interventions And Held To The Appropriate Standards

Singal-Minded • 1728 implied HN points • 24 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Diversity Psychology Standards Workplace Interventions
  1. Workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion programs are facing challenges and skepticism.
  2. DEI interventions should be seen as psychological interventions and held to appropriate standards to ensure they do not cause harm.
  3. There is a lack of formal and rigorous evaluation of DEI programs, which hinders the ability to determine their effectiveness.

A retracted paper tells us something important about academia

The Path Not Taken • 418 implied HN points • 13 Mar 24
🚌 Education Academia Standards
  1. A retracted paper revealed resistance in academia to the idea of certain subjects or institutions having more merit than others, especially regarding external hierarchies.
  2. In academia, there appears to be a growing trend of reluctance towards acknowledging external hierarchies, potentially leading to declining standards and subjects being vulnerable to market pressures.
  3. Editorial actions and societal trends reflect a shift towards more egalitarian philosophies in academia, raising concerns about defending academic standards and traditional disciplines against cost-cutting measures.

The AI 'arms race' fallacy

Platforms, AI, and the Economics of BigTech • 4 implied HN points • 04 Feb 25
🕹 Technology AI Globalization Economics Infrastructure Standards
  1. The AI race isn't just about who has the best technology. It's more about how countries are reshaping global trade and their economic rules through tech exports.
  2. Countries like the US and China are not only building powerful AI but are also influencing how other nations build their own infrastructure based on their standards.
  3. Europe risks falling behind by trying to regulate technology instead of actively shaping it. If it doesn't adapt, it might just follow the rules set by others.

Standards Body Considers Uncloaking Secret Encryption Algorithms

Zero Day • 672 implied HN points • 11 Oct 23
🕹 Technology Security Encryption Standards Algorithms
  1. European standards body may make new encryption algorithms public due to backlash over secrecy.
  2. Previously kept secret algorithms had major flaws, prompting consideration for greater transparency.
  3. Independent researchers found vulnerabilities, including intentional backdoors, in old encryption algorithms in use for over 25 years.
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Edge 440: Interested in AI Evaluation? Meet Microsoft's EUREKA

TheSequence • 84 implied HN points • 17 Oct 24
🕹 Technology Frameworks Benchmarks Research Standards
  1. Microsoft's EUREKA is a new framework for evaluating AI models. It helps in analyzing and measuring the abilities of large foundation models more effectively.
  2. The framework goes beyond just giving one score. It provides a detailed understanding of how well AI models perform across different tasks.
  3. EUREKA aims to address the need for better evaluation tools in the industry as current benchmarks are becoming outdated.

Absolute vs Relative

Sunday Letters • 99 implied HN points • 18 Jan 22
🕹 Technology Engineering Measurements Standards Software Human behavior
  1. People often think in relative terms rather than absolute ones. For example, you might feel cold or warm based on how you compare the temperature to what you're used to.
  2. When measuring success or progress, it's easy to lower your standards without realizing it. If everyone around you is doing less, you might think you're doing fine, but that can lead to problems.
  3. Not everything can or should be measured absolutely. It’s important to stay aware and not become complacent, like the frog that doesn’t notice the water getting hotter.

Burkhard on Qt Embedded Systems: No. 2

burkhardstubert • 19 implied HN points • 31 Jan 20
🕹 Technology Software Development Embedded Systems UI Design Programming Languages Standards
  1. Using address sanitizers can help find bugs in your code more easily. They show where problems are happening, making debugging faster.
  2. The SAE J1939 standard helps different devices communicate by defining the meaning of messages in vehicle systems. This is important for consistent data across various manufacturers.
  3. Creating portable code separates it from hardware specifics, making it easier to test and run on different systems. This is a key focus for using Qt effectively.

Blue Sky Authentication/Identity Starter Pack

ciamweekly • 0 implied HN points • 09 Jun 25
🕹 Technology Identity Authentication Social media Standards Software
  1. Bluesky is a social platform that feels like an older version of Twitter, great for sharing knowledge and having discussions. It limits posts to 300 characters but allows threading for more detailed conversations.
  2. There is a special feature called 'starter packs' that lets users quickly follow groups of experts within a specific topic, like authentication and identity, with just one click.
  3. Following experts on Bluesky can provide valuable insights, like checklists for deploying passkeys or discussions on issues with SMS multi-factor authentication.

Alert: Central Bank of Nigeria Circular PSM/DIR/PUB/CIR/001/039

RegAlert • 0 implied HN points • 27 Jun 23
💰 Finance Regulations Payments Banking Risk management Standards
  1. The Central Bank of Nigeria issued guidelines for contactless payments in the country, aiming to standardize operations and promote innovation while ensuring financial system stability.
  2. Banks, financial institutions, and payment service providers are required to adhere to these guidelines, implement risk management processes, and maintain relevant standards for contactless payments.
  3. Participants in contactless payments in Nigeria must download and adhere to Circular PSM/DIR/PUB/CIR/001/039 available on the Central Bank of Nigeria's website.

AI's New Rules: How OpenAI is Shaping the Ethics of the Future?

AI Disruption • 0 implied HN points • 09 May 24
🕹 Technology AI Ethics Standards Models Guidelines
  1. OpenAI has released 'Model Spec' guidelines to set behavioral standards for AI models, inviting public input.
  2. The 'Model Spec' proposes three levels for shaping model behavior: broad principles, specific rules, and default guidelines.
  3. OpenAI's goals include promoting good behavior in AI, prioritizing safety, fairness, and ethical decision-making through their guidelines.

Use bad standards

CodeFaster • 0 implied HN points • 28 Nov 24
🕹 Technology Blockchain Software APIs Development Standards
  1. ChainId is a confusing standard in crypto, but it is universal, which makes it easier to use across different applications. Instead of creating custom names for chains, sticking with chainId saves development time.
  2. Creating custom standards can complicate things, as you might have to map your data to fit different APIs. This can lead to a lot of extra work for developers.
  3. Even if a standard seems bad, if everyone else uses it, it often makes more sense to stick with that standard to avoid unnecessary complications.

An Interview With Heather Flanagan

ciamweekly • 0 implied HN points • 25 Nov 24
🕹 Technology Digital Identity Authentication Privacy Standards Security User Experience
  1. CIAM helps create smooth and secure customer experiences online. It reduces password use and allows for modern authentication methods like passkeys and multi-factor authentication.
  2. A big challenge in CIAM is balancing security with user experience. Organizations often struggle to keep systems safe while also making them easy for users to navigate.
  3. The future of CIAM is promising with new technologies like biometrics and better standards. These advancements could lead to safer, more personalized interactions for customers.

Selective Disclosure for JWTs

ciamweekly • 0 implied HN points • 16 Jun 25
🕹 Technology Software Cryptography Internet Security Standards
  1. Selective Disclosure for JWTs lets issuers control what parts of the information can be shared with different parties. This means not everyone gets to see everything in the JWT.
  2. There are three main parties involved: the issuer who creates the JWT, the holder who possesses it, and the verifier who checks it. Each has a different level of access to the information.
  3. This approach is useful in situations where privacy is key, allowing only specific data to be shared while keeping other details confidential.