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There is no EU cookie banner law

Bite code! • 978 implied HN points • 14 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Web browsing
  1. Cookie banners on websites are not legally required by any EU law; companies choose to implement them.
  2. American companies do not have to comply with EU laws such as showing cookie banners to users in the USA.
  3. Many cookie banners on websites are actually illegal according to EU law, as they use dark patterns to trick users into tracking consent.

It is starting to get strange.

One Useful Thing • 1209 implied HN points • 02 May 23
🕹 Technology Web browsing
  1. AI like GPT-4 is becoming more powerful and capable in real-world tasks
  2. Code Interpreter feature in GPT-4 allows AI to read, generate, and understand code and data autonomously
  3. Microsoft Copilot and GPT-4 plugins are revolutionizing work tasks like data analysis and document creation

Rise of the Artificial Influencer (Part 2)

John Mayo-Smith's Substack • 39 implied HN points • 01 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Web browsing
  1. AI's purchasing influence is increasing, making brands consider AI opinions along with human opinions.
  2. Paid media may not be as effective in influencing AI like ChatGPT-4, focusing on earned media and site accessibility is crucial.
  3. Understanding which sites ChatGPT deems authoritative and optimizing for Bing SEO can impact ChatGPT-4 Browser Model results.

How to train your GPT 🤖

Year 2049 • 11 implied HN points • 17 Nov 23
🕹 Technology Web browsing
  1. OpenAI introduced custom GPTs, allowing users to publish and monetize their own versions on the ChatGPT platform.
  2. When building a custom GPT, focus on giving it a clear action-based identity to avoid it drifting from its purpose.
  3. Simplify the knowledge transfer process, write helpful conversation starters, and gracefully handle questions your GPT may not have answers to.
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Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 11 Jun 15
🕹 Technology Web browsing
  1. The average American spends nearly 10 hours on their smartphone each week, potentially missing out on mastering a new skill in that time.
  2. Professional cam girls have a unique world focused on companionship, not just sex.
  3. A 19-year-old Korean gamer is known as the 'unkillable demon king' and is considered the best in the world.