December 12th, 2023 | 23andMe changed its terms of service to prevent hacked customers from suing
Dec 13, 2023
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23andMe changes terms of service to prevent hacked customers from suing, YouTube under fire for not taking down scam ads, FFmpeg introduces game-changing multi-threading, a heart-rending account of a Palestinian family's mistreatment, discussion on memory safety vulnerabilities and the closure of E3 gaming event
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The changes made by 23andMe to their terms of service after a data breach raised concerns about the ethics of such actions and highlighted the limitations of consumer protection laws.
YouTube's lack of ad regulation and the presence of scam ads featuring deep fake videos sparked discussions about the power imbalance between content creators, advertisers, and the platform and the need for better solutions to support creators while discouraging fraudulent activities.
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23andMe's Controversial Changes to Terms of Service After Data Breach
Following a massive data breach, genetic testing company 23andMe faced criticism for making changes to its terms of service that prevented customers from filing class action lawsuits or participating in a jury trial. This move sparked outrage online, with users accusing the company of trying to evade legal consequences for the leak. Discussions revolved around the ethics of changing terms of service after a breach, the responsibility of legal professionals involved, and the limitations of consumer protection laws.
Surging Scam Ads on YouTube and the Power Imbalance
YouTube came under scrutiny after a surge in scam ads featuring deep fake videos of Elon Musk promoting AI-powered trading bots. Users criticized the lack of ad regulation on platforms like YouTube, highlighting the power imbalance between content creators, advertisers, and the platform itself. They also discussed the ad-serving algorithm, its randomness, and possible solutions to support creators while discouraging fraudulent activities.
FFmpeg's Momentous Merge of a Multi-Threaded Command Line
FFmpeg made a significant leap in its history with the merging of a fully functional, multi-threaded command line. Developers and users anticipate the performance impact of this improvement, which sets the foundation for efficient video transcoding in various industries. Discussions focused on multi-threading, optimizations, encoding methods, live streaming, and the impact on cloud service operations.
This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on December 12th, 2023.
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(00:37): 23andMe changed its terms of service to prevent hacked customers from suing Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38613386&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(02:16): YouTube doesn't want to take down scam ads Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38611466&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(03:50): FFmpeg lands CLI multi-threading as its "most complex refactoring" in decades Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38613219&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(05:27): 'Like we were lesser humans': Gaza boys, men recall Israeli arrest, torture Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38616550&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(07:05): Telecom Industry Is Mad Because the FCC Might Examine High Broadband Prices Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38613552&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(08:59): MemoryCache: Augmenting local AI with browser data Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38614824&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(10:55): Today Is One of the Biggest Surveillance Votes. Will the FBI Stop Spying? Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38611590&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(12:45): What will enter the public domain in 2024? Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38616753&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(14:35): The Case for Memory Safe Roadmaps Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38611175&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(17:10): E3 Is Officially Dead Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38612779&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
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