Slightly off topic, but I found this particular sentence interesting:
> This is software that isn’t ready for prime time, hasn’t been fully cooked, and is operating in a country that’s too corrupt to pass meaningful modern privacy laws or to regulate data brokers.
Something about the way this is worded, whether intentional or not, really drives home the reality of the US’ diminished standing as a trusted global partner. Like, we’re simply not taken seriously anymore. And it’s not just because of corruption - the corruption is there because of deep-seated political ignorance.
That line suggests the authors biases, and possibly allegiances, more than anything else. The fact we can talk about issues in the US government so freely and can privately hold so much wealth without it being stolen is proof we live in a relatively un-corrupt nation. It's possible things will change in the future but as of today, that line is ignoramus.
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[ 0.20 ms ] story [ 21.5 ms ] thread> This is software that isn’t ready for prime time, hasn’t been fully cooked, and is operating in a country that’s too corrupt to pass meaningful modern privacy laws or to regulate data brokers.
Something about the way this is worded, whether intentional or not, really drives home the reality of the US’ diminished standing as a trusted global partner. Like, we’re simply not taken seriously anymore. And it’s not just because of corruption - the corruption is there because of deep-seated political ignorance.
No-one can ever deterministically test any of this - just expect the worst to happen.
"Don't write any bugs"
US privacy laws - has anyone gone to jail or massive impacting fines for violations?