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PradeetPatel··on Sniffnet – Comfortably monitor your internet traffic (like Wireshark)
Nothing in particular, although it's UI is quite dated and not very user friendly.
PradeetPatel··on Top suspect in 2015 Ashley Madison hack committed suicide in 2014
I'm not the biggest fan of the reboot either, but I suspect that my generation is no longer the intended target audience.

The young professionals at my workplace seems to be really enjoying it, and have praised its action sequences, diverse and inclusive casts, and themes that are relevant to them.

PradeetPatel··on Understanding Cybersecurity Frameworks: NIST, ISO, and More
Those are pervasive because they provide a universal baseline for security requirements across the world.

Those frameworks should be treated as guidelines to build a mature security programme, and not just tickbox exercise.

PradeetPatel··on Deep-sea mining may soon ease the world's battery-metal shortage
Hence it is extremely important to lay down regulations and compliance requirements for ocean mining from the get-go.

It has been established that this has the potential to be destructive towards the biosphere, but it can be reduced through due diligence and NGO oversight.

PradeetPatel··on Deep-sea mining may soon ease the world's battery-metal shortage
It's a shame that they didn't get the whole thing (according to official sources of), but that's easily an overlooked snippet from the Cold War era.
PradeetPatel··on Ernst Jünger’s narratives of complicity
I'd strongly recommend his war memoir "Storm of Steel", essentially the war viewed through the eyes of an Imperial German officer.

It provides a stark contrast to "All Quiet on the Western Front" - a more well-known novel on WW1 from a German perspective.

PradeetPatel··on Ask HN: Is it feasible to launch crowdfunding for a dog shelter in Central Asia?
It might be good to state which country you're working in, since the local laws, regulatory requirements, and political situations may affect how donations are collected.

Without knowing which country you're doing your good work in, I have some generic recommendations based on my time in Tajikistan & Azerbaijan - if the organisation is registered as a tax-deductible charity and has a notable presence in the local community, it shouldn't be too difficult to get some funding from local big businesses.

This way they get a boost in their positive public image while enjoying some tax benefits, and you get the much needed cash flow.

PradeetPatel··on A Huawei bid turned into a hunt for a corporate mole
IIRC obscuring drone lights is against the Danish Civil Aviation laws.
PradeetPatel··on A Huawei bid turned into a hunt for a corporate mole
As someone who worked in both China and Canada over the last decade, I'm surprised that we didn't hear more or it from the Canadian side.

I am not a lawyer, but surely there are legal consequences to utilising intellectual properties obtained via illegitimate means, any legal specialists here?

PradeetPatel··on MrBeast has become a viral sensation for his acts of altruism
The biggest risk of exposing youth to MrBeast is that it devalues the concept of money and hard work. But there's no denial that he's doing some good work for those who are in need.
PradeetPatel··on Meta Is Trying, and Failing, to Crush Unions in Kenya
It depends.

The appropriate wage should be a reflection of the remote location's market rate, since that is a decisive business advantage in using human resources in nations with diverse standards of living.

Let's put it another way, one would expect an increase in salary should a Kenyan technology company seek to hire resources from San Francisco instead of hiring locally.

I believe that this model is ultimately beneficial to both parties - the employer gets to enjoy cheaper labour, with the additional bonus of corporate cultural enrichment, while the employees receive a competitive salary as well as gaining necessary skills to get a better life.

Some may claim thst this is an act of exploitation, but I see it as an effect of globalisation. Without the reduced wages, there's a good chance at those workers may never had the opportunity to upskill and learn, leading to a stagnancy in the remote nation's technical prowess.

PradeetPatel··on Millions of mobile phones come pre-infected with malware, say researchers
Unlike malware authors, most big tech companies are bound by legal and ethical frameworks regarding data collection, retention, and usage.

Inappropriate usage of PII can lead to severe consequences in most western countries.

PradeetPatel··on How Microsoft names threat actors
Don't bite the hand that feeds you is an axiom all successful corporations live by.
PradeetPatel··on Google Authenticator cloud sync: Google can see the secrets, even while stored
This may sound like a naive question, but what stops countries with flexible ethical standards from abusing this power?

For example, in the past I've worked with an AI company with presence in China, where the data of their Chinese clientele must be stored on a separate data centre operated by a local enterprise.

Despite the provider being ISO compliant and holds internationally recognised certs, is there realistically a chance that those data could be accessed without the permission or consent of the users?

PradeetPatel··on People who use Notion to plan their whole lives
Unless there's a tangible monetary benefit in doing so, I don't see why that would be a good business decision.

It is likely that there will be some use cases for power users, however one must justify the development and opportunity costs associated with that.

PradeetPatel··on The Sudan crisis and the Sahel gold rush
I think that is a very naive at best, discriminatory view at worst of Sudan.

Many African countries face extremely unique challenges, which can only be assisted with empathy, education, and awareness as a part of their nation building program.

PradeetPatel··on Someone asked an autonomous AI to 'destroy humanity'
The main concern with the AI's ethical values is that they tend to reflect the values of its creators. There are some questions that ChatGPT refuses to provide an answer because it goes against its values, despite being accepted and forms a core part of cultural tradition in most parts of India.

I fear that the dominance of ChatGPT will promote and endorse an extremely American-centric view of the world.

PradeetPatel··on Midjourney AI Guide
Partially true, I'm currently working with multiple clients in China where AI generated art is heavily utilised. But we are acutely aware of the limitations of AI, therefore human resources were hired for the purpose of clean up AI art.

Given the cost saving potential of AI art generation, I suspect it'll only be a matter of time before it becomes mainstream in the west.

Instead of having an "us" against "them" mentality, there might be a future where human artists can work alongside AI to push human creativity to a new level.

PradeetPatel··on Activision threatened, spied on workers amid union drive, U.S. agency says
"The only revenue that matters is the quarterly one."

Something I've taken to heart from business school. Since most senior leadership roles have a Short Term Incentive attached to their KPI, it makes perfect sense for them to make the most informed decision to maximise their return.

PradeetPatel··on Activision threatened, spied on workers amid union drive, U.S. agency says
It is the same in India as well. It has been established that removal of unionised resources can pose an exceptional challenge, which may result in monetary and potential reputation loss for the company.
PradeetPatel··on Book review: Barriers to Bioweapons
One also should take the ethical consideration of deploying a bio weapon into consideration. The world has moved beyond realpolitik and the age old "might makes right" attitude, to use biological warfare in an unethical manner would result in condemnation from the international community.
PradeetPatel··on Generate a Cover Letter by Pasting the Job Post and Your Resume
Although salary plays a big part in the transaction, it is not everything.

Many years ago I worked as a hiring manager for a PR firm in India, the cover letter is a very good way to sift out the dedicated candidates from the unfocused.

It also provides us with a unique insight into their psyche, using a combination of NLP and targeted interview questions regarding topics mentioned in the cover letter, we were able to discern potential points of leverage when it comes to salary negotiation. For example, an ideologically driven unior associate will accept a lower yearly salary as long as he's personal ego requirements are fulfilled, thus minimising operational expenditure for the business.

PradeetPatel··on Nations reach accord to protect marine life on high seas
The cynic in me says that long term habitability of the planet have very little impact on the quarterly revenue of most corporations.

If business school taught me anything, is that the only revenue that matters to execs is the quarterly one.

PradeetPatel··on Nations reach accord to protect marine life on high seas
That, lets not underestimate the necessity for education and awareness.

There is only one ocean on planet earth and we all need to do our part to protect its ecosystem.

PradeetPatel··on Amazon shuts newspaper and magazine subscriptions for Kindle and print
Thank you for the thoughtful explanation. I never thought about it from that angle before, that is such a powerful move from Amazon that I believe most of us can learn something from.
PradeetPatel··on Ok, it’s time to freak out about AI
> deceptive and manipulative AI

I disagree, GPT and its variations are merely tools, which can be used by malicious actors to spread misinformation or cause harm.

It is imperative for nation states to understand the technology, in order to create policies that enable ethical and productive usage of AI.

PradeetPatel··on Crab crisis in Bering Sea a sign of ‘borealization’
Is there anything we can do as consumers to promote ethical fishing practices?

For example, there are certifications and accreditations fisheries can obtain to prove that eco-friendly methods are used.

PradeetPatel··on Facebook and Google hand over user data, help police prosecute abortion seekers
They never claimed that they support E2EE...

The users signed the EULA and know what their rights are.

PradeetPatel··on The rise of universities’ diversity bureaucrats (2018)
^ That, also this is an extremely effective way at identifying problematic individuals whose values don't align with the organisation's objectives.

The HR department at my previous employment sent out a similar survey last year, with the intention to identify, and remove troublesome individuals during a period of downsizing.

Needless to say it was quite effective.

PradeetPatel··on Hackers demand $10M from Riot Games to stop leak of ‘League of Legends’ code
> Wish these were written by security people instead of a PR/Compliance/legal taskforce.

Additional transparency is always better for the consumer. However, one must ask - what would that achieve for the business? Providing technical details may open them up to additional scrutiny from the general public, and potentially regulatory bodies.

Another additional risk is that the more information disclosured, the harder it is to control the narrative. As someone who used to work in reputation management, ensuring a cohesive and correct narrative in mainstream & social media is an essential component of reputation damage control.

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