I agree with you. But the technology is going to be developed and trained. Would you feel more comfortable if OpenAI or any other company were brought under government control -- this way the benefits of the technology can proportionally benefit creators and citizens? Or simply tell companies that they must pay for any and all copyrighted work? There would be no AI for companies that follow the rules. Others who are willing to steal to train their models will benefit and win. I guess what I am saying is that we are in a modern industrial age, with industrialist that behave like they did in the past with a 21st century twist. This is the entire point of regulation, government transfer policies (i.e., taxes), and/or complete takeover of industries (like what has happened in the past with regard to oil companies when they were nationalized in different parts of the world). These tools were developed in response to past abuses and should be used to address these new industry threats.

This is a good point. While horse saddle companies suffered from the introduction of the car, that's not an excuse to limit the diffusion or further development of that technology. The same was said about computers and their ability to reproduce and copy copyrighted work -- not forgetting the same technology could be use do create said work. Other countries have solved this problem in the past using excise taxes (like the ones that were included on hard drives).

That's not an excuse to restrict knowledge or technological progress. Do you seriously believe other countries AI startups will not do the same and we won't even have a seat at the table? I agree, respect for private property is a critical component of our modern system of copyright. However, as some other users have pointed out, this feels like an opportunity review modern guidelines on fair use and the corporate structures/entities that are allowed to form around these AI technologies. Just my two cents.

This is how the U.S. cedes its lead to China or any other country willing to make the investment.

I completely agree with you -- I am also pretty cynical since I being educated on the electoral process as a child by my parents. I'm just hopeful that the technology will diffuse across governments outside the U.S. and create new international standards on what the definition of a "free and fair election."

Based on recent events in U.S. elections, I hope we begin migrating to a blockchain based voting solution that is public, auditable, and can report results instantly.

Most succinct explanation.

I always assumed "bum" wipes were for children (not adults). However, I guess a wipe is a step up from toilet paper for those that don't use a bidet.

I am struggling to understand who thinks to flush a Lysol or Clorox wipe...

This is the main reason why I have not bothered to build a new desktop. Only. once I can find an RTX anywhere outside of a used Ebay sale.

I as talking to a buddy and he told me about this project: https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/.... Looking forward to some updates with the new pi400 board.

I completely agree. I use a Mac and thinkpad (and remote servers) for my job, but itâ(TM)s just a fun experience to be able to use a device like this. Same reason I toy around with my other PIs and other low end hardware.

I think the overall layout of the PI 400 is fantastic, but I would have loved to see a integrated (removable battery). This is the only think stopping me from combining this with a battery powered display for a more flexible mobile computer experience. Has anyone seen any aftermarket mods for the p-400? Would especially love to see this as a mechanical keyboard/removable battery combo.

These governments won't be able to shut down internet once satellite internet becomes the norm. Or maybe mesh networks will have a revival.

I know I am not the only one wondering when the borg thumbnail for google glass will be created. For God sake, I've had to stare at an assimilated Bill Gates thumbnail for years. Just saying...