Hacker News Recap July 30th, 2024 | Dear AI Companies, instead of scraping OpenStreetMap, how about a $10k donation?
Jul 31, 2024
The discussion kicks off with a call for AI companies to respect data sources, suggesting donations instead of scraping. It tackles the need for dignity in urban planning, advocating for pedestrian-friendly designs. The decline of Dark Sky raises questions around the future of weather apps. Meta faces accountability over a massive facial recognition settlement, sparking debates on privacy. Meanwhile, Zig's interoperability with C is analyzed, alongside the high stakes of AI research costs. Finally, it delves into why good advice often goes ignored and critiques ethical lapses in job recruitment.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Exploring Package Management and Urban Design Dilemmas
02:39 • 2min
Debating Weather Apps and Corporate Accountability in Facial Recognition Settlements
04:48 • 3min
Exploring Zig's C Interoperability and the High Costs of AI Research
07:39 • 3min
The Complexity of Advice: From Personal Biases to Professional Ethics
10:20 • 3min