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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.
Those frameworks should be treated as guidelines to build a mature security programme, and not just tickbox exercise.
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.
It provides a stark contrast to "All Quiet on the Western Front" - a more well-known novel on WW1 from a German perspective.
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.
I am not a lawyer, but surely there are legal consequences to utilising intellectual properties obtained via illegitimate means, any legal specialists here?
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.
Inappropriate usage of PII can lead to severe consequences in most western countries.
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?
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.
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.
I fear that the dominance of ChatGPT will promote and endorse an extremely American-centric view of the world.
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.
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.
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.
If business school taught me anything, is that the only revenue that matters to execs is the quarterly one.
There is only one ocean on planet earth and we all need to do our part to protect its ecosystem.
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.
For example, there are certifications and accreditations fisheries can obtain to prove that eco-friendly methods are used.
The users signed the EULA and know what their rights are.
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.
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.