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The Incompatibility of Open Core and Profit

Bytes, Data, Action! β€’ 109 HN points β€’ 28 Feb 23
πŸ•Ή Technology Open Source Business Model Transparency
  1. Open core business models may have conflicting incentives with profit goals.
  2. Open core companies often start with free products to attract users, then shift focus to monetizing through premium features and services.
  3. There are alternative strategies to align incentives better in open source businesses, such as keeping proprietary data, clear expectations, and open source components.

Must Learn AI Security Compendium 9: The Argument for Safe AI

Rod’s Blog β€’ 39 implied HN points β€’ 11 Oct 23
πŸ•Ή Technology AI Security Ethical AI Data Protection Transparency
  1. AI Security and Responsible AI are related and play a critical role in ensuring the ethical and safe use of artificial intelligence.
  2. By intertwining AI Security and Responsible AI, organizations can build AI systems that are trustworthy, reliable, and beneficial for society.
  3. Challenges and opportunities in AI security and responsible AI include protecting data, addressing bias and fairness, ensuring transparency, and upholding accountability.

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ailogblog β€’ 19 implied HN points β€’ 15 Dec 23
πŸ•Ή Technology AI Education Transparency Antitrust Opinion
  1. Startups like Hume.ai are exploring emotionally-aware AI for personalized learning in education.
  2. Transparency initiatives, like the one from the Center for Research on Foundation Models, aim to improve understanding of AI training data and processes.
  3. Antitrust actions against tech giants, like the recent ruling against Google, may impact the power dynamics in the AI industry, potentially benefitting smaller companies.

Serving Up Truth with a Side of Whopper: Should Burger King be More Transparent?

Gad’s Newsletter β€’ 47 implied HN points β€’ 04 Sep 23
πŸ’Ό Business Transparency Customer Behavior Marketing Strategy
  1. Burger King faced a lawsuit for allegedly portraying their burgers as bigger than they are, questioning the importance of transparency in advertising
  2. Customers tend to make rational decisions based on information provided, adapting and learning quickly to make informed choices
  3. Being honest and transparent with customers can lead to loyalty and better decision-making, as seen in studies on credit card transparency

Acute kidney injury after vaccination: New Zealand government scientists changed their data without explanation

Steve Kirsch's newsletter β€’ 10 implied HN points β€’ 16 Jan 24
πŸ₯ Health Politics Vaccination Public Health Medical Research Government Transparency
  1. The data showed COVID vaccines causing kidney injury, then it mysteriously changed.
  2. Scientists in New Zealand altered their research data without clarifying why.
  3. There was a significant risk of myocarditis after vaccination, which was not openly acknowledged by health authorities.
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Surviving SVB πŸ˜°πŸ˜•πŸ˜…

The SaaS Baton β€’ 78 implied HN points β€’ 15 Mar 23
πŸ’Ό Business Startups Management Recruiting Transparency Product-Market Fit
  1. Surviving a crisis like the SVB chaos requires staying solution-oriented, generating multiple outcomes, and reaching out for support.
  2. In the early days, focusing too much on Product-Led Growth (PLG) without testing through outbound sales can be risky.
  3. Transparency in recruiting, from defining assessments to sharing feedback, can lead to better alignment with candidates and improvement in the hiring process.

Fact Check: JosΓ© Javier Olivas-Osuna's review of Citizen Lab's CatalanGate report

untidy β€’ 39 implied HN points β€’ 16 Mar 23
🌍 World Politics Investigation Political Bias Transparency
  1. Citizen Lab's CatalanGate report stated that individuals in Spain were targeted with spyware, suspected to be connected to Spanish authorities.
  2. JosΓ© Javier Olivas-Osuna's review of the report criticized Citizen Lab's work and requested an independent investigation from the University of Toronto.
  3. Olivas-Osuna made claims in his review that were proven false by fact-checking, such as misrepresenting the number of victims and allegations of bias in Citizen Lab's report.

AT LAST! American Voters' Alliance and DailyClout -- with Phill Kline and Me as Authors -- Launch a Dream Clean Elections Model Bill! Just in Time for 2024

Outspoken with Dr Naomi Wolf β€’ 2 implied HN points β€’ 03 Feb 24
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ U.S. Politics Elections Legislation Voters Transparency Activism
  1. The Clean Elections Model Bill aims to solve major issues in the election process.
  2. The bill emphasizes the importance of paper ballots and transparent voting processes.
  3. Citizens are encouraged to take action by downloading and sharing the bill with their state representatives.

An Open Letter To The Chief Justice of Nigeria On Transparency And Accountability In Court Proceedings by Adebowale Aluko

westafricaweekly β€’ 14 implied HN points β€’ 27 May 23
🌍 World Politics Transparency Accountability Court Proceedings
  1. Transparency and accountability in court proceedings are crucial for restoring public confidence in the judiciary.
  2. Restricting the use of electronic devices in court could hinder transparency and access to justice for legal practitioners.
  3. Maintaining openness and allowing the use of technology in a respectful manner can enhance the legal process for all parties involved.

Twitter Algorithm Review - Part 1 - my criteria and Real Graph

PashaNomics β€’ 2 implied HN points β€’ 02 Apr 23
πŸ•Ή Technology Social media Algorithm Transparency Engineering
  1. Good social media algorithms should focus on improving user experience and positive user engagement, rather than just efficiency.
  2. Transparency in algorithm criteria and decision-making is crucial for understanding how the algorithm functions and analyzing its impact.
  3. Algorithm improvements should aim to fulfill user expectations, promote positive behavior, and avoid incentivizing negative interactions, such as hate engagements.

Compliance and Transparency of Immutable Functions in Diamonds

EIP-2535 Diamonds β€’ 1 implied HN point β€’ 07 Apr 23
πŸ•Ή Technology Blockchain Transparency Compliance Functions Data
  1. The EIP-2535 Diamond standard emphasizes the importance of emitting and returning immutable functions for transparency.
  2. Transparency is crucial to prevent confusion and incorrect data about immutable functions in diamonds.
  3. Ensuring compliance with EIP-2535 Diamond standards avoids situations where functions are unintentionally duplicated or incorrectly referenced.

Twitter Algorithm Review Parts 2,3,4. Out of Network Tweets, Heavy Ranker and some Recommendations

PashaNomics β€’ 1 implied HN point β€’ 03 Apr 23
πŸ•Ή Technology Social media Algorithm Recommendations Transparency Machine Learning
  1. Twitter's algorithm includes features like Out-Of-Network tweets, Heavy Ranker, and Post-Ranker changes.
  2. There are concerns about the impact of algorithmic features on user well-being and engagement.
  3. Recommendations to Twitter include promoting transparency, adjusting algorithm features, and considering the overall user experience.

The Literal and the Metaphor

Vic's Verdict β€’ 1 implied HN point β€’ 14 Feb 23
🎭️ Culture Language Communication Relationships Intelligence Transparency
  1. When communicating, consider whether to be explicit or implicit based on your audience and intent.
  2. In conversations, explicit language works well for tangible topics, while abstract topics require different forms of communication depending on the audience.
  3. Balancing transparency and ambiguity in language depends on the depth of the relationship and emotional intelligence of those involved.

Show your users how the sausage is made

The Kahneman Bot β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 05 Apr 23
πŸ’Ό Business Transparency Customer Satisfaction Data Transparency Operational Efficiency Feedback
  1. Transparency builds trust and engagement with users by showing them how things work behind the scenes.
  2. Operational transparency, like giving clear information on progress or processes, can lead to significant gains at low cost.
  3. Feedback and transparency in various interactions, like customer support or hiring processes, can greatly enhance user satisfaction and engagement.

My (Abridged) Interview with Michael Shellenberger

Renee’s Substack β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 31 Mar 23
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ U.S. Politics Government Politics Social media Foreign influence Transparency
  1. There is concern about lack of trust in media and partisan divide around Twitter files and Pentagon activities.
  2. It is necessary to improve the precision of FBI reports and confidence threshold in investigations.
  3. Transparency in platform actions and data is crucial for rebuilding trust in government and social media companies.

My Interview with Michael Shellenberger

Renee’s Substack β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 31 Mar 23
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ U.S. Politics Government Transparency Regulation Social media Foreign influence
  1. An important issue is the lack of transparency and accountability of private platforms in managing content and discussions.
  2. The FBI's approach to Twitter and the issue of foreign influence needs more precise and confident reporting.
  3. There is a need for platforms and governments to address state actor propaganda and manipulation with clear policies and transparency.

Study 1b Pre-registration

From AI to ZI β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 17 Apr 23
πŸ”¬ Science Research Analysis Data Collection Transparency
  1. Study 1b aims to rerun Study 1a with a different prompting method to potentially increase the rate of factually incorrect answers
  2. The study will test hypotheses related to the accuracy of large language models under new prompting formats
  3. The data will be analyzed using multiple-regression analysis to determine the effects of different variables on the model's accuracy

Emergent use cases for transparency-in-coverage data

Kunle.app β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 21 May 23
πŸ₯ Health & Wellness Transparency
  1. Price transparency can help consumers find lower cost providers for specific services, reducing out-of-pocket expenses.
  2. Access to in-network specialist information can prevent patients from facing unexpected high costs when seeking specialized care.
  3. Utilizing transparency in coverage data can streamline administrative processes for healthcare providers, leading to more efficient contract management and revenue forecasting.

Tucker on Twitter: Episode #1

The Misinfo Hellscape β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 09 Jun 23
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ U.S. Politics Media Transparency Conspiracy Theories Government Accountability Information Control
  1. Tucker Carlson criticized mainstream media's coverage of events, but relied on speculation and misrepresentation without evidence.
  2. Journalists value evidence and accountability to inform, while Tucker didn't focus on fact-checking or investigative journalism.
  3. Democratic governments have secrets, but transparency is valued. It is essential for journalism to question and verify information.

Science under the bell jar

Perambulations β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 16 Feb 23
πŸ”¬ Science AI Research Transparency Accountability
  1. The desire for purity and resistance to change are deeply human traits, influencing our evolution.
  2. Scientific journals are questioning the originality, accountability, and transparency of AI in research.
  3. Policies regarding AI use in research should be focused on scientific progress, not maintaining journal prestige.

Alert: Central Bank of Nigeria Circular FMD/DIR/PUB/CIR/001/012

RegAlert β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 09 Feb 24
πŸ’° Finance Regulations Foreign Exchange Transparency
  1. Financial institutions are requested to remove the spread on foreign exchange transactions and conduct transactions on a 'Willing Buyer and Willing Seller' basis.
  2. Ethical standards like price disclosures and transparency are emphasized for foreign exchange dealings.
  3. All executed transactions must be immediately recorded on relevant treasury systems and reported to market authorities.

Alert: Central Bank of Nigeria Circular FMD/DIR/PUB/CIR/001/011

RegAlert β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 30 Jan 24
πŸ’° Finance Regulations Financial Markets Transparency Market Manipulation Central Banks
  1. Financial institutions must provide transparent pricing in financial market transactions to avoid market manipulation.
  2. The Central Bank of Nigeria warns against underreporting transaction rates and using 'second cheques' as these practices will be sanctioned.
  3. Compliance with CBN rules and guidelines is crucial for a well-functioning and transparent financial market.

Stoic Thought on Honesty: Living Truthfully Inside and Out

Wayne's Earth β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 14 Oct 23
πŸ“– Philosophy Stoicism Self-reflection Relationships Transparency Truth
  1. Stoic philosophy emphasizes living in harmony with nature's rational order through honesty, guiding one to live authentically without pretense.
  2. Internal honesty, like self-reflection, serves as a compass for growth and understanding towards Stoics.
  3. Stoicism encourages dismantling false narratives by acknowledging faults, biases, and irrational beliefs through rigorous self-honesty.

Bringing local outbreaks under control

Joshua Gans' Newsletter β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 30 Sep 20
πŸ₯ Health & Wellness Testing Transparency Immunity Data Analysis
  1. Local outbreaks can be controlled with widespread testing and proper data transparency.
  2. Facing challenges with social distancing, universities and prisons have shown success in handling outbreaks through testing and transparency.
  3. Commitment to high data transparency is crucial in dealing with outbreaks and implementing effective testing strategies.

Tech companies adopt C2PA watermarking standard; AI deciphers the secrets of ancient scrolls; Microsoft's next big AI push; OpenAI has a plan to make AI more democratic

Computerspeak by Alexandru Voica β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 09 Feb 24
πŸ•Ή Technology AI Content creation Transparency
  1. Tech companies are adopting the C2PA watermarking standard to authenticate and protect digital content shared online.
  2. AI technology is advancing rapidly in content creation, raising the importance of developing transparency and authenticity solutions for online content.
  3. Companies are leveraging AI to implement watermarks, fingerprints, and metadata to build a trustworthy digital ecosystem and combat misinformation in media.

Keep Your Eye on the Truth

Are You Okay? β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 05 Oct 20
πŸ₯ Health & Wellness Mental health COVID-19 Preventative measures Transparency Anxiety
  1. Being outdoors is not a guarantee of protection from coronavirus; maintain social distancing and wear masks even outside.
  2. A negative COVID test does not mean you are safe; continue following preventive measures like wearing masks, distancing, and hand-washing.
  3. Creating a safe pod requires strict adherence to quarantine, risk mitigation rules, and avoiding contact with other people.