There have been a lot of calls for Congress to regulate AI (Artificial Intelligence). Congress by itself can never achieve such a goal, though I thank Ted Lieu for trying. What Congress can do is make all things AI fall under the purview of the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) just like any other medical device. Featured image is courtesy of tonybates.ca Case for Medical Device Classification “But, but, but, . . . it’s just … It’s time for all AI to be FDA regulatedRead more
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Question From a Reader
The following question came in from a reader who happened to catch one of my posts on a programming email list. ==== As usual, I quite enjoy your detailed analysis coupled with historical contexts, since I learned my trade through those days (Sun SPARC workstations, VAX minicomputers running VMS, etc.). They are always entertaining, usually edifying, and sometimes nostalgic for me. :) I’m curious, though, about one particular point you made: Windows isn’t even going … Question From a ReaderRead more
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So – You Think Commodity Hardware and a Free OS are Business Worthy
We may soon, for the first time, see executives go to prison for this ludicrous decision and the actions they took after. If you haven’t heard of the Equifax Inc. (EFX) data breach you haven’t turned on either a radio or a television or went to an actual news site with your browser. Business after Business has been trying to skate on their fiduciary responsibilities by relying on “free stuff” which cannot be made secure in … So – You Think Commodity Hardware and a Free OS are Business WorthyRead more
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Wrong Bucket for the Job
For about a week now I have been hearing the Wall Street supporters saying “leave executive pay out of this package, deal with it later” while Wall Street engages in a massive sell-off to force Congress into a bail out. Yeah right. If there is a ruling on executive pay in this bail out package that will be the ONLY thing which benefits the ordinary taxpayer. Some of you have been long time readers of … Wrong Bucket for the JobRead more