10 febbraio, 2022

Visto nel Web - 681

Capitano cose qui da me e nel Web (non Metaverso) --ah! ecco cosa ho wisto nel Web.

VLA - Alex Savello - NRAO

C'est donc ça une win win situation ?
Meta menace de ne plus proposer Facebook et Instagram en Europe
Facebook
::: Uneheuredepeine ::: fede_guerrini ::: Slashdot ::: dcavedon ::: Slashdot ::: fede_guerrini

The state of AI ethics: The principles, the tools, the regulations
"The authors conducted a thorough search and identified 169 AI ethics documents. Of those, 39 were found to include concrete AI ethics tools. Those tools are classified as impact assessment tools, Technical and design tools, and Auditing tools"
etica | artificial intelligence
::: cabitzaf

"Che cosa sono i software liberi?" è un piccolo esperimento di traduzione/adattamento in #video di uno dei #fumetti del progetto "Dis... Ce quoi...?" - Può avere senso per un pubblico italiano?
open source | scuola, educazione, cultura
::: nilocram

The year of Prolog. 50 anni di Prolog!
linguaggi di programmazione
::: TuxmAL

Booby-trapped sites delivered potent new backdoor trojan to macOS users
privacy, sicurezza, spionaggio, virus
::: dcavedon

Transizione ecologica, tutte le contraddizioni degli investimenti nella green economy
ambiente, ecologia, riscaldamento globale | economia, lavoro
::: Domani

You will no doubt be shocked to learn that the "proponents" are all execs at companies who sell this tech
algoritmi, codice | bias
::: hypervisible

La pandemia ha imposto il lavoro da remoto. C'è chi vorrebbe abolirlo completamente, ma ci sono dei piccoli vantaggi da considerare
lavoro da remoto | smartwork
::: SergioGridelli

By the way, this is Facebook’s actual threat – “we will take away these jobs” - Time for Ireland and the EU to decide whether they want to live as Facebook’s bitch or not
Facebook
::: aral

100 numpy exercises (with solutions)
Python
::: gh_trending_py

Huge story breaking in Israel this am from Calcalist: Israel Police planted NSO Pegasus spyware on dozens of public figures incl social protest leaders, journalists/editors, senior officials in ministries, business leaders, Netanyahu’s son and advisors, mayors & more. Bombshell
spyware
::: NeriZilber ::: haaretzcom ::: RonDeibert ::: fabiochiusi ::: Snowden ::: ChiaraCruciati

GTA Metaverse? Rockstar Confirms 'GTA 6' Is In Active Production
games | metaverso
::: Slashdot


Algorithms, Copyrights, or Clueless Industry Executives: What's Killing New Music?
media
::: Slashdot

A Month After Ransomware Attack, Hundreds of Workers Are Still Owed Pay
privacy, sicurezza, spionaggio, virus
::: Slashdot

A warning: "The data-rich environment of the metaverse could be an authoritarian dream. There could be a digital record of everything that happens within it, including chit-chat at virtual cocktail parties that would remain private if uttered offline"
un po' troppo visto dal West
metaverso
::: KenRoth

North Korea Stole Millions in Cryptocurrency to Fund Its Missile Program, Says UN Report
privacy, sicurezza, spionaggio, virus
::: Slashdot

The Assange NFT is doing real numbers. Very much looks like a protest vote against the White House's abuse of the Espionage Act
Julian Assange | not fungible token
::: Snowden

Every serious press freedom group in the world has petitioned the Biden administration to drop the political charges against Assange even Obama rejected, citing the tremendous damage to First Amendment freedoms
Julian Assange
::: Snowden

A quick thread on in the importance of being careful what data you share - even if you're the Queen. Today, Her Maj tweeted this lovely picture, gor bless er, etc. You might think that the contents of the red box would be official business. And you'd be right. 1/6
privacy, sicurezza, spionaggio, virus
::: amateuradam

After a few months exploring this area, I’m on the move
lo spazio lo devono esplorare i robots, secondo me
spazio, esplorazione | robots, automazione, droni
::: NASAPersevere

I belive that e-waste was an huge impact, so for old phones that i have, i just fix them , supporting long term phones like @Fairphone, buying from companies that re-coded the phones like xfonemobile.com
diritto di riparare
::: rubenlcarneiro

Researchers used our Blacklight tool to show that genetic-testing and digital medicine websites were sharing customer information with Facebook. This is exactly the type of research we want people to do with our tools!
ad, pubblicità
::: JuliaAngwin

Guess how many true close contacts the COVIDSafe app found in 6 months that NSW contact tracers didn't already know about? 17. None went on to become positive. Just published in @TheLancetPH and in plain English
coronavirus | riconoscimento facciale, sorveglianza
::: a_evangeli


Non Sequitur for February 07, 2022
umorismo
::: _juhan ::: _juhan ::: _juhan

searching for intelligent aliens with SETI, and how to avoid fooling yourself with wishful thinking
io sono sicuro che prima o poi..
spazio, esplorazione | scienza
::: StartsWithABang

Managers at giant data centers have a new worry to ponder: tiny flaws in computer chips that only become noticeable when used in very complex environments
hardware
::: nytimestech

After the ACM Software System prize in 2013 who rewarded the initial developers of Coq, this Open Science prize rewards the efforts of the new generation of Coq developers towards opening its maintenance and evolution to a global community of contributors
programming, codice, snippet | matematica
::: Zimm_i48

The Argentinian government is developing and using its own GNU/Linux distro based on @DevuanOrg: GobLin!
Linux distro
::: jaromil

Happy to announce the publication of my latest paper, a review of the existing literature about infosec and journalism. This is the first outcome of the project I am doing as a @MediaLSE Visiting Fellow. Out now in "Sociology Compass", open access
media
::: philipdisalvo

You have probably heard of Bitcoin millionaires. Now there are Polkadot millionaires, Avalanche millionaires and Luna millionaires too
bitcoin, blockchain e crypto*
::: nytimestech

La Rete è di tutti. Prima dell’innovazione vengono le persone. Prima dell’efficienza, i diritti. Prima della tecnica, la democrazia
Web, Internet | media
::: valigiablu

array — Sequence of Fixed-type Data
Python
::: pymotw

Come si fa a fare la transizione a un mondo sostenibile con un metallo insostenibile?
hardware | lavoro
::: DomaniGiornale

Uno studio del New Climate Institute ha mostrato che grandi multinazionali come Amazon, Google, Ikea non forniscono dati corretti rispetto al loro impegno contro il surriscaldamento globale
ambiente, ecologia, riscaldamento globale
::: DomaniGiornale


After Banks Froze Their Accounts, Some Adult Entertainers Turned to Cryptocurrencies
bitcoin, blockchain e crypto*
::: Slashdot

Chi governerà l’intelligenza artificiale italiana?
artificial intelligence | politica
::: marioricciard18

Contro fake, odio, truffe online il sì di Strasburgo. Lobby in allarme
disinformazione, fake news, bufale | odio, razzismo, discriminazioni | Unione Europea
::: ilmanifesto

In Massachusetts Some Car Dealers Have Disabled Telematics System in 'Ugly' Right-to-Repair Dispute
diritto di riparare
::: Slashdot

FCC's 'Rip and Replace' for ZTE and Huawei Balloons To $5.6B
Web, Internet | privacy, sicurezza, spionaggio, virus
::: Slashdot

Declaring Our Digital Rights
Unione Europea | Web, Internet | privacy, sicurezza, spionaggio, virus
::: fede_guerrini ::: PietroBarnabe

Home Affairs singles out Meta as most reluctant to stop online abuse
Facebook
::: fede_guerrini

Use ‘TextSnatcher’ to Copy Text from Images to Your Clipboard on Linux
tool, componente software
::: omgubuntu

The data-science hierarchy of needs
artificial intelligence | dati, raccolta | machine learning
::: MIT_CSAIL

Tesla is facing fresh scrutiny from federal and state regulators about its chief executive’s social media posts and allegations of discrimination at its California factory, the company revealed in a securities filing that was made public on Monday
odio, razzismo, discriminazioni | protagonisti
::: nytimestech

The billionaire Peter Thiel is leaving the board of Facebook’s parent. He is said to be focused on backing Trump allies for the midterms
economia, lavoro | protagonisti | politica
::: nytimestech ::: mathewi


I.R.S. to End Use of Facial Recognition for Identity Verification
riconoscimento facciale, sorveglianza
::: fabiochiusi

Un filo solidissimo lega il Covid-19 ai cambiamenti climatici e alla grande sfida di evitare che essi raggiungano un punto tale da travolgerci
coronavirus | ambiente, ecologia, riscaldamento globale
::: DomaniGiornale

Crypto Firms Launch Coalition To Promote Market Integrity
bitcoin, blockchain e crypto*
::: Slashdot

Climate Scientists Encounter Limits of Computer Models, Bedeviling Policy
programming, codice, snippet
::: Slashdot

EU May Struggle To Fund $48 Billion Chips Act
Unione Europea | hardware
::: Slashdot

Porn Sites Will Be Legally Required To Verify Age of UK Users
riconoscimento facciale, sorveglianza
::: Slashdot

Microsoft To Block Internet Macros By Default in Five Office Applications
privacy, sicurezza, spionaggio, virus
::: Slashdot

Rocket and Space Corporation Energia has received a patent for a single-orbit spacecraft flight scheme to the International @Space_Station - 🚀 It will allow crewed and cargo spacecraft to reach the ISS in just two hours after liftoff
spazio, esplorazione
::: roscosmos

Get inspiration for a story from an AI, just write two themes and see the first paragraph come alive
artificial intelligence | umorismo
::: RadioProzac

Google Cloud Adds New Cryptomining Threat Detection Capability
cloud | privacy, sicurezza, spionaggio, virus
::: Slashdot

Nissan Is Ending Engine Development, Except For US-Bound Vehicles
energia
::: Slashdot

Take a quarantined geek with two kids and a supportive wife, give them a bunch of ESP8266 🕹 and some #RFID readers, lock the room and wait. [1/N]
idea 💡 | hardware | ooh!
::: phretor


The New York Times is protected by Section 230, and by the First Amendment. Facebook is protected by Section 230, and by the First Amendment. There is no such thing in Section 230 as the distinction between a "publisher" and a "platform"
Web, Internet
::: jimmy_wales

Who said that you cannot print GIFs?
umorismo
::: vponamariov

Facebook's vision of VR is a derivative, lifeless world full of derivative, lifeless people. On-brand, really
Facebook
::: Snowden

Si torna a parlare di #metaverso La maggior parte di noi non sa che diavolo sia. E invece dovremmo, perché ci riguarderà da vicino, in un modo o nell'altro
non nuovo ma sempre attuale
metaverso
::: rivistailmulino

See What's New in KDE Plasma 5.24
applicazioni, programmi
::: omgubuntu

La minaccia di #Meta di lasciare l’Europa fuori dai propri servizi di #Facebook e #Instagram è l’ultimo atto di una guerra fra i gestori dei principali social Usa e l'Ue sul trasferimento dei dati. Una questione finita però in un limbo giuridico
Facebook | dati, raccolta
::: DomaniGiornale ::: ilmanifesto

Samsung's New Galaxy Devices Will Contain Recycled Fishing Nets
riciclo, riparazione
::: Slashdot

We're Fine Without Facebook, German and French Ministers Say
Facebook | Unione Europea
::: Slashdot

Intel Invests In Open-Source RISC-V Processors With a Billion Dollars In New Chip Foundries
open source | hardware
::: Slashdot

Oggi è il #SaferInternetDay2022, la giornata per la sicurezza informatica: secondo una ricerca della rete Generazioni connesse il 24% dei ragazzi ha scambiato proprie immagini intime, il 7% è stato vittima di cyberbullismo e il 21% ne è stato spettatore
privacy, sicurezza, spionaggio, virus
::: DomaniGiornale

Corporate greed is Netflix making a record-breaking $5.1 billion profit, giving its CEO $43 million in total compensation, avoiding over $1 billion in taxes and paying a 1.1% effective federal income tax rate – a lower tax rate than a nurse, teacher or truck driver. #TaxTheRich
economia, lavoro | politica
::: SenSanders


Periodicamente incappo in banditi che tengono in ostaggio i siti dei clienti, chiedono cifre irragionevoli per ogni intervento e si mettono di traverso quando si parla di migrare. L'idea dell'accesso al codice non ha attecchito con 30 anni di Stallman, ma attecchirà in altro modo
lavoro
::: madbob

Nuclear fusion explained - Nuclear fusion is the most promising long-term solution to humanity's energy needs. There are scientists truly making progress towards that holy grail. But wishful thinking and unkept promises are rampant. Beware
energia | scienza
::: StartsWithABang

A robotic moon outpost would be the product of a new start-up headed by a former NASA administrator
spazio, esplorazione | robots, automazione, droni | startup
::: universetoday

DeepMind's AI system for code generation supports deeper reasoning & solves more complex programming problems
artificial intelligence
::: MIT_CSAIL

Why This Could Be a Critical Year for Electric Cars
Ford already has enough reservations for its Lightning electric pickup to keep the factory going for two years. It’s a sign of how electric vehicles are going mainstream
energia
::: nytimestech

If EARN IT becomes law, what happens on your iPhone won’t stay on your iPhone. And what happens on your website, in your cloud backups, behind your DMs, and pretty much everywhere else online—will be right behind it
riconoscimento facciale, sorveglianza
::: EFF

the #crypto Sphinx project for a safe self-hosted on-line password storage has just released its v1.0 congrats to stef and all contributors!
applicazioni, programmi | privacy, sicurezza, spionaggio, virus
::: jaromil

The U.S. has billions in #bitcoin on its balance sheet
U.S. accuses couple of laundering $4.5 bln in bitcoin tied to 2016 hack
bitcoin, blockchain e crypto*
::: saylor

Il governo francese lancia un’iniziativa europea per i #benicomunidigitali: si è costituita una task force a cui partecipano 16 paesi tra cui l’Italia. Sembrerebbe una buona notizia :) #digitalcommons #sovranitàdigitale Qui la traduzione
dati, raccolta | Unione Europea
::: nilocram

”UK set to ‘torpedo climate action’ by approving six new North Sea oil and gas fields”
ambiente, ecologia, riscaldamento globale
::: GretaThunberg

ExpressVPN Offering $100,000 To First Person Who Hacks Its Servers
privacy, sicurezza, spionaggio, virus
::: Slashdot


Dutch Watchdog Fines Apple $5.7 Million For a Third Time in App Store Dispute
Apple
::: Slashdot

Audrey Aura is in the top 0.46% creators on OnlyFans. Quitting her 9-5 job to make adult content was "the best thing I've ever done," she said
social media
::: martabiino

Have you ever thought "man, how could silicon qubits possibly get any more awesome?" Impossible, right? Wrong, my friends. Wrong. Behold some new 2Q gate hotness
quantum computing
::: jblufff

Apple Announces 'Tap to Pay' Feature That Will Allow iPhones To Accept Contactless Payments
Apple
::: Slashdot

plan-action-logiciels-libres-communs-numeriques à conjuguer sans limitation avec @SWHeritage pour une #ScienceOuverte pleine et entière @ouvrirlascience @SciOuverte_CNRS
open source
::: sdjaloret

The Unnerving Rise of Video Games that Spy on You
games | privacy, sicurezza, spionaggio, virus
::: Slashdot

Chrome's New Tool Lets You Revisit Your Old Google Rabbit Holes
browser
::: Slashdot

The UK government spent more than half a million dollars to convince its citizens that encryption is bad for them. It won’t work
crittografia
::: EFF

Pubblicità dell'IBM 604 (1951). Prodotto nel '48 era programmato con schede perforate
contrariamente a quanto pensavo la metafora dell'immagine è ancora capita 🤓
storia
::: f_ronchetti

Wikileaks has managed to raise ~$50M seemingly without any notice at all by major media.
Fifty. Million. Dollars. probably nothing
Julian Assange
::: Snowden

Repeat after me: no encryption backdoors. None. Not to stop terrorism. Not to save the children. You can't protect the "golden key." This is going to end badly for everyone. Just stop
privacy, sicurezza, spionaggio, virus
::: evacide


Not gonna lie, I'm loving the Clustered-pi Zero build
h/t @cmnit
ooh!
::: kevsmac

Il #GarantePrivacy Belga ha emesso una sentenza, qualche giorno fa, che dichiara che l'attuale modello usato dai siti web per informare sull'uso dei cookies, è illegale perché in violazione del #GDPR in molti punti. Si renderà necessaria la cancellazione di tutti i dati
dati, raccolta | privacy, sicurezza, spionaggio, virus
::: informapirata

Tech Firm Offers Cops Facial Recognition to ID Homeless People
riconoscimento facciale, sorveglianza
::: fabiochiusi

.@NilsMelzer's book on the Julian #Assange case is out: he is a prominent human rights investigator, I strongly recommend his book published by @VersoBooks
Julian Assange
::: SMaurizi

Update: the stolen goods were seized - a dimostrazione che #Bitcoin è tracciabile
bitcoin, blockchain e crypto*
::: jaromil

Fed Designs Digital Dollar That Handles 1.7 Million Transactions Per Second
crittografia
::: Slashdot

Il Codacons chiede a Lercio di smentire un loro articolo perché falso
umorismo
::: CharlyMatt ::: lercionotizie

Senators send letters to the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, Department of Defense, Department of Interior, Department of Health and Human Services, to end use of Clearview.AI #facialrecognition
riconoscimento facciale, sorveglianza
::: jovialjoy

Finally, this perspective is being given serious consideration. Remember, China has only 3.7 ICU beds per 100K people, whereas the U.S. — overwhelmed by Omicron during the peak — has nearly 10x that number at 34
coronavirus
::: KaiserKuo

Beijing's Digital Currency Push at Winter Olympics Puts Visa in a Bind
crittografia | economia, lavoro
::: Slashdot

Facebook Freezes Novi Digital Wallet Project
Facebook
::: Slashdot

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