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Comment Re: The metrics you chose create the behavior you (Score 1) 56

Maybe they can measure token use and punish X number of standard deviations away from the norm?

They probably don't want people not using any, but also not people using too many?

Still probably not a great metric, but there's ways measuring it don't mean maximizing use, and it sounds like MS is saying that's what's happening.

Comment Ding ding ding ding! (Score 1) 149

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Comment Re: 42.5 C (Score 1) 78

It shouldn't be a problem if it's only a few hours a day I'd think.

I have an undersized AC (one window unit for a space that it can't really keep up), as long as I cool the house overnight it doesn't creep up too high during the day.

I know that's a different failure mode than giving up the ghost due to heat, but I'd think a similar pricipal would apply, cool it cooler than you normally would until noon, and it won't get too bad inside before 3 or 4?

Comment Re: The high cost of training police (Score 3, Interesting) 100

Quified immunity is very problematic in the US (as it has been practiced).

Essentially if something isn't obviously illegal it can't lead to liability for the officer's actions.

The problem is that this means courts dismiss cases due to any level of ambiguity and the president that something is illegal (therefore making it obvious going forward) can't be set.

It basically makes the constitutional protections much lighter for new situations since courts don't hear the cases that would apply it.

Comment Re: Yeah, no (Score 1) 160

I'm pretty sure the lack of Android Auto and Apple Carplay is going to kill them.

If I have one car I can plug into and have all of my settings without any setup or login (my non tech savvy mom accidentally discovered it even, just trying to charge through the USB and had a map) and already is personalized for each driver (even if I just lend it to someone for a day). Additionally I can be pretty confident it'll stay updated since Apple and Google are just communicating graphics and touches, I imagine it'll still work in a decade.

And the other car needs to be specifically setup. I'll likely be setting up and account, using some type of QR code scan to sync to the car from said account. And need to do so for every driver of it (it'll probably require me to manage the other drivers even). Also, I am relying on the manufacturer to keep it compatible with newer OS's. I know which one I'm buying.

I imagine they'll have enough walk outs on test drives that they'll reverse the decision soon (not a ton, but enough that corporates notices), then they'll cancel the software and won't maintain it. By 100k miles it won't even work.

Carplay and android auto are common and universal enough I suspect customers will ask and reject it.

Comment Re: Yeah, no (Score 1) 160

I wouldn't, but I can imagine people willingly pay for OnStar.

It doesn't feel as dirty since it isn't just all sitting there. It reaches out to the cellular network. I can imagine people getting decent value for remote start that works in parking garages, and the accident help (people worry).

It doesn't feel like a subscription for a seat heater or super cruise which are both already there.

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