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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 Monetization Strategies 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.

Fifty Shades of Grey [Aliens]

Who is Robert Malone β€’ 11 implied HN points β€’ 11 Nov 24
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ U.S. Politics Politics Government Elections Transparency Media
  1. People feel frustrated with the government for not being transparent about UFOs. Many believe there's a lot of hidden information that should be shared with the public.
  2. Whistleblowers play a key role in revealing government secrets, but they often face severe repercussions. This discourages others from coming forward with important information.
  3. There is a strong desire for truth and accountability from the government. Many hope that future leaders will finally disclose the reality of UFOs and end the manipulation of the public.

Straight Talk

The Radar β€’ 39 implied HN points β€’ 28 Feb 24
πŸ’Ό Business Ethics Leadership Communication Organizational Culture Transparency
  1. Dishonesty has become the norm in today's world, so being honest can help you stand out as a leader and build stronger relationships.
  2. Different types of misleading tactics like withholding information, spin, doublespeak, manipulation, and tactical deniability are commonly used in organizations.
  3. Practicing transparency, providing rationale for decisions, and communicating honestly can lead to increased trust within teams and ultimately improve overall performance.

U.S. Spent $13 Billion Sponsoring Unaccompanied Minor Children At The Border Since 2012

OpenTheBooks Substack β€’ 254 implied HN points β€’ 25 May 23
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ U.S. Politics Immigration Government Corruption Child welfare Transparency
  1. U.S. has spent $13 billion since 2012 on unaccompanied minor children at the border.
  2. Federal funding for unaccompanied children has increased significantly in recent years.
  3. Reports indicate that a large number of sponsored children are missing with unknown whereabouts.

The Silicon Valley Bank Coverup – And The Roads Leading To Gov. Gavin Newsom

OpenTheBooks Substack β€’ 298 implied HN points β€’ 13 Mar 23
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ U.S. Politics Corruption Governor Nonprofit Transparency Ethics
  1. Silicon Valley Bank faced transparency issues after being taken over by federal regulators and criticized for investment priorities.
  2. California Governor Gavin Newsom and his nonprofit have close ties with Silicon Valley Bank, raising ethical concerns.
  3. Investigations should be conducted into the relationship between Silicon Valley Bank and the Newsom administration.
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OpenAI’s Lies and Half-Truths

Marcus on AI β€’ 76 HN points β€’ 15 Mar 24
πŸ•Ή Technology Artificial Intelligence Transparency Regulation Data Training Corporate ethics
  1. OpenAI has been accused of not being completely candid in their communications and responses to questions.
  2. There have been instances where OpenAI's statements may not accurately reflect their true intentions or actions.
  3. Concerns have been raised about OpenAI's transparency regarding their data training sources, financial matters, regulation views, and future plans.

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.

"Top Employer"

The Radar β€’ 39 implied HN points β€’ 22 Jan 24
πŸ’Ό Business Human Resources Company Culture Transparency
  1. Being named a 'Top Employer' by the Top Employer Institute involves a process audit - it doesn't necessarily reflect on all aspects of being a great place to work.
  2. The certification criteria for 'Top Employer' mainly focus on HR processes and branding, leaving out key factors like employee sentiment, safety, turnover, and retention.
  3. The process of getting certified as a 'Top Employer' raises questions about transparency and whether the opinions and experiences of employees are truly being considered.

Software Transparency

Resilient Cyber β€’ 119 implied HN points β€’ 30 May 23
πŸ•Ή Technology Cybersecurity Software Supply Chain Risk management Transparency
  1. Software supply chain attacks are increasing rapidly, with a reported rise of 742% in the last three years. This highlights the need for better security measures in software development.
  2. The book discusses various strategies for managing supply chain risks. It covers topics like vulnerability databases, software bills of materials (SBOM), and practical guidance for both suppliers and consumers.
  3. There is a growing push for software transparency to address systemic risks. This involves collaboration between development, security, and operations, as well as understanding regulations and emerging best practices.

Unravelling the Magic of Shell Companies

False Positive β€’ 39 implied HN points β€’ 15 Jan 24
πŸ’° Finance Money Laundering Regulation Transparency
  1. Investigating money laundering involves challenges such as identifying individuals, tracing illicit proceeds, and facing budget limitations in law enforcement.
  2. Beneficial ownership data is crucial in uncovering complex money laundering schemes involving shell companies that obscure the true owners and facilitate criminal activities.
  3. The new Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Database in the U.S. aims to enhance law enforcement capabilities by providing direct access to company ownership information, simplifying investigations and possibly reducing compliance costs for financial institutions.

Must Learn AI Security Compendium 6: Ensuring Trust and Ethical Practices

Rod’s Blog β€’ 59 implied HN points β€’ 26 Sep 23
πŸ•Ή Technology AI Ethics Security Transparency Governance
  1. Responsible AI requires prioritizing ethical practices to avoid risks and gain trust from users and stakeholders.
  2. Irresponsible AI practices can lead to unfair bias, lack of transparency, privacy concerns, and negative social impacts.
  3. Organizations can implement responsible AI by prioritizing human-centeredness, fairness, transparency, privacy, accountability, continuous monitoring, and collaborative engagement.

Why a School Shooting Database Exists: "Clear school safety data is nowhere to be found"

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports β€’ 39 implied HN points β€’ 20 Dec 23
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ U.S. Politics Transparency Public Policy
  1. Clear data on school safety is lacking, making it difficult for parents and policymakers to understand and address issues.
  2. Government crime data is often not timely, lacks quality control, and varies between agencies, causing confusion in decision-making.
  3. Public government data on school safety is not user-friendly or transparent, highlighting the need for accurate and accessible information.

Ready, set..... not ready?

techandsocialcohesion β€’ 19 implied HN points β€’ 06 Mar 24
πŸ•Ή Technology Social media Elections Policies Transparency AI
  1. Social media platforms are not well-prepared for the upcoming elections, scoring below 62% in terms of election readiness.
  2. Many platforms lack policies to stop the spread of manipulated content like deepfakes and to prevent micro-targeting of AI-generated political ads.
  3. There is a lack of transparency regarding platforms' performance, enforcement of policies, and safety teams, raising concerns about their effectiveness in maintaining election integrity.

Thoughts on a Crazy Week in AI News

AI: A Guide for Thinking Humans β€’ 148 implied HN points β€’ 03 Apr 23
πŸ•Ή Technology AI Ethics Policy Research Transparency
  1. Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy's misunderstanding of ChatGPT sparked a discussion about AI education and awareness.
  2. The Future of Life Institute's open letter calling for a pause on developing powerful AI systems led to debates about the risks and benefits of AI technology.
  3. An opinion piece in Time Magazine by Eliezer Yudkowsky raised extreme concerns about the potential dangers of superhuman AI and sparked further discussion on AI regulation and public literacy.

What did Elon do?

Random Minds by Katherine Brodsky β€’ 126 implied HN points β€’ 10 Apr 23
πŸ•Ή Technology Social media Platforms Transparency Content Moderation Trust
  1. Users of Substack had issues posting links and engaging with content, mirroring past actions by Elon Musk.
  2. Search bans were placed on accounts and terms, leading to difficulties in accessing Twitter content.
  3. The situation raised questions about transparency, trust in Elon Musk, and the fairness of link restrictions on Twitter.

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.

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.

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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

Fostering Trust: Why NIST and the NSA Must Prioritise Transparency in Post-Quantum Cryptography.

Deep-Tech Newsletter β€’ 19 implied HN points β€’ 19 Oct 23
πŸ•Ή Technology Cryptography Transparency Collaboration Security Innovation
  1. Post-Quantum Cryptography is crucial in securing digital communications against potential threats from quantum computers
  2. Enhancing transparency in standardization processes, inclusive collaboration, independent audits, and regular updates can build trust in cryptographic standards
  3. Collaboration between intelligence agencies and the private sector is vital for protecting critical infrastructure, fostering innovation, and addressing borderless cyber threats

Sort Feature Overview: Better Data Through Collaboration

Database Engineering by Sort β€’ 15 implied HN points β€’ 01 Mar 24
πŸ•Ή Technology Data Quality Collaboration Database Management Workflow Transparency
  1. Data quality is crucial for businesses as it influences customer experience, decision-making, and AI outcomes.
  2. Collaboration is key for improving data quality, as automated tools can only address a portion of data issues.
  3. Sort provides a platform for transparent collaboration on databases, allowing for public and private database sharing, issue tracking, proposing and reviewing database changes.

US Warfighter and Force Readiness: Toxin Exposure and Jab Mandates

Who is Robert Malone β€’ 11 implied HN points β€’ 02 Mar 24
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ U.S. Politics National Security Government Accountability Transparency
  1. The mandate for COVID-19 injections raises concerns about toxic exposure for the Armed Forces and its impact on national security and defense readiness posture.
  2. The VA's stance on vaccine-related toxicity contradicts scientific evidence and poses a threat to service members, veterans, and national security readiness.
  3. Transparency, accountability, and evidence-based decision-making are crucial to address failures in military healthcare systems, misinformation, and potential effects on defense readiness and national security.

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.

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.

#27 Ethical pots, transparency & citizen designers

Design Lobster β€’ 39 implied HN points β€’ 03 Aug 20
πŸͺ‘ Design Ethics Transparency Craftsmanship Philosophy
  1. Consider the responsibilities as a citizen when designing. Designer have a role in society worth reflection.
  2. Moral significance can be attributed to design decisions, like in a pottery's 'ethical' qualities. Design choices can carry moral weight.
  3. Great design can be transparent, not invisible. Good design should be unobtrusive yet noticeable, aiding without hiding.

Wendell Potter: I've been alive for 70 years. It is time for me to speak up like I never have before.

HEALTH CARE un-covered β€’ 19 implied HN points β€’ 24 Jun 21
πŸ₯ Health Politics Healthcare policy Insurance Issues Whistleblowing Advocacy Transparency
  1. Wendell Potter, a former health insurance executive, plans to reveal how health insurance companies operate and make decisions that affect people's lives. He aims to shed light on the industry’s practices and motivations.
  2. He emphasizes that he has changed his approach and now wants to share the truth after years of misleading customers for profit. Potter feels less fearful as he approaches his 70th birthday, motivating him to speak out more.
  3. Potter's experiences also include a personal journey, sharing stories from his life that influenced him, and inviting others to contribute their own insights about unethical practices in the industry.

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.

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.