Unsupervised Learning UL NO. 419: Problem Quality, 0-Day Spyware, LOTL, Ollama + OpenAI
Feb 12, 2024
Topics discussed include risks of commercial spyware, weaponizing criminal activity, importance of authentication, AI advancements and chip production, Mexico's exporting success, rising costs of Chinese imports, information theory, happiness factors, book reading decline, strategies for re-electing Trump and defeating him
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Exercise Lapses Hurt Energy
- Daniel describes his recent drop in exercise and its effect on energy and mood.
- He uses the story to warn listeners not to neglect physical activity despite busy work periods.
Commercial Spyware Fuels Zero-Days
- Google tracked that 80% of zero-days they observed came from commercial spyware vendors.
- This implies legal data brokers and spyware firms may pose greater systemic risk than random criminals.
Treat Bad Calls As Red Flags
- Be skeptical of phone-based authentication signals like poor audio or mispronounced bank names.
- Use those cues as red flags and avoid sharing full credit card numbers over suspicious calls.