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Comment Re:Strike Two (Score 1) 62

Android and iOS have integrity/attestation frameworks and secure enclaves for keys. Presumably the app uses those.

So the device signs the flag as coming from the supposedly uncompromised app running on supposedly uncompromised hardware, ultimately certified using Google/Apple's private keys. Can it still be hacked? Sure, but not in the way you describe.

Comment Re:looking for a proper alternative (Score 1) 62

It's early days, but I think Roomy has a better chance than Matrix. Roomy is build on the Bluesky at protocol and server infrastructure.

Federation is cute, but obtuse to most normal users (account migration, server/chatroom visibility). The at protocol being more centrally managed is more user friendly, of course that means they could also be more easily forced into age verification.

Comment Re:Strike Two (Score 1) 62

Their commitment that the face scan is on device is pretty strong, I doubt their lawyers would let them send it off device without a warrant forcing them.

I don't like it, but I can live with it. I would immediately wipe the app data after doing it though, since they don't commit to not storing it on device.

Comment Percussive maintenance (Score 1) 75

For the exact same reason DMT can cause a lasting psychosis with a 5 minute half life, it can affect depression. For the same reason as electroshock therapy too.

Give the brain a big whollop, hope everything settles down in place a bit better, hope you don't break anything ... then pretend you know what you are doing.

Comment Re:fuck you. (Score 2) 151

Anthropic did a 200 Million deal with the Trump administration, likely both for the money and to cosy up with them (the big three do a lot of lobbying).

Trump went full retard lately, media linked Anthropic with some of the administration shenanigans. Likely lots of people who work for Anthtropic aren't in on the fact that virtue signalling is meant to be just for show, or maybe Dario (CEO) really has problems with his conscience. Either way he's in a bind and likely wants to end the contract or get more control over how the Department of War uses the models.

Comment Re: Discord has 2 targets on its back (Score 1) 123

In mainland EU we task government with creating ID. Just let them sign a NFC passport which I can scan with an app to certify my age and give the website a pseudonomous identity. With a CRL instead of online certificate check, and no way for government to connect pseudonym to proper identity.

Comment Re:Make helmets highly effective, cheap, one-time- (Score 1) 61

On second thought, not as easy as I thought. Making a reusable and reliable overpressure valve is hard and simply having an air pocket without a valve doesn't increase the distance available to decelerate compared to simple closed cell foam (though it can improve fit, which is probably the main reason the Paxron helmet helps).

This is why they tried airbag tech, an electronic fill valve is easier to make reliable and the airbag is simply porous so it can very reliably fully deflate.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?...

I think you could make an overpressure valve reliable too if you make it electronic. Have a non reusable rupture film as backup, but retract it with a solenoid before it ruptures as pressure builds. Need one electronic valve per pocket, but so does the airbag method.

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