chronciger·8 maanden geleden·discuss> Maybe I'm cynical, but what I'm wondering is which country's regulation led to Apple being forced to do thisNot Europe, that’s for sure.Most likely American “regulation” via cutthroat capitalism and attempt to copy WeChat’s success.
chronciger·8 maanden geleden·discuss> I don't want Europe to become more like the US.Well, we will see. Seems to be happening anyway. Best of luck
chronciger·8 maanden geleden·discuss>I don't want EU to fall behind further in the AI raceBuddy, EU didn’t even sign up for the race
chronciger·8 maanden geleden·discuss> AI tends to be overly-positive, so either AI might congratulate you on your kill streak.Nice
chronciger·8 maanden geleden·discuss> Hopefully as a society we can also learn the lesson that tech companies cannot be trusted to deliver what's best for us.If society were ignorant, then it’s forgivable. But society is not ignorant.We know tech companies deliver things bad for us (lies and manipulation).And we knowingly choose it, over the good (truth).
chronciger·8 maanden geleden·discuss> Not universally though, the local skate park and sports fields see plenty of activity.Sure if “at least one match” means activity.Back in the day, you couldn’t find parking for several blocks radius around every public sports field.
chronciger·8 maanden geleden·discuss>Queens, NY has entered the chat…You’re correct, but at least LaGuardia airport generally has takeoffs over water.LaGuardia aircraft landings may happen over dense apartment buildings, but less likely for catastrophic damage (glide path, less fuel, engines are <10% throttle, etc)
chronciger·8 maanden geleden·discuss> Why do you think companies would prefer to make less profit here?Because if you make too much profit, you get regulated by government.
Not Europe, that’s for sure.
Most likely American “regulation” via cutthroat capitalism and attempt to copy WeChat’s success.