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We Are All Bad Drivers

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 329 implied HN points • 28 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Self-driving cars Tech regulation Public Transportation Artificial Intelligence
  1. Some people are against autonomous vehicles due to concerns about job losses and automation, leading to vandalism and resistance. However, autonomous vehicles have the potential to significantly reduce traffic fatalities caused by human drivers.
  2. Despite initial skepticism, self-driving cars are evolving and have the ability to improve safety on the roads. They offer a smooth and futuristic driving experience, with the potential to outperform human drivers.
  3. The deployment of self-driving cars is a step towards minimizing traffic deaths, and they can coexist with public transportation systems. Government regulations play a crucial role in overseeing the introduction of autonomous vehicles to ensure safety and efficacy.

AI's Big Hype

The Biblioracle Recommends • 511 implied HN points • 28 May 23
🕹 Technology AI Artificial Intelligence Tech regulation Data Ethics Future Impacts
  1. People promoting generative AI want us to believe it is inevitable, but that doesn't mean it's without risks.
  2. Humanity often faces catastrophic failures due to a mix of bad structural incentives and human desires.
  3. The push for artificial intelligence might lead to a world where human expression is replaced by algorithms, impacting writing and creativity.
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The Week in Repair: March 13-19

Fight to Repair • 39 implied HN points • 21 Mar 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Antitrust Legislation Tech regulation Monopolies
  1. The Fair Repair Act of 2022 aims to protect consumers' right to repair by removing barriers set by manufacturers and providing access to parts and tools.
  2. Jonathan Kanter at the US Department of Justice Antitrust Division plans significant changes in antitrust enforcement, including addressing monopolization cases and reformulating merger guidelines.
  3. The European Parliament passed a resolution emphasizing the importance of the right to repair, focusing on product design, access to repair services, and incentives for repair over replacement.