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localme , 21 days ago to Technology in McDonalds removes AI drive-throughs after order errors

At least for calling a business, how about a law which requires companies who use automated phone services to send you to an actual person when pressing 0. Standardize the number to press and make it a requirement during business hours. It sucks getting trapped in an automated phone answering service when you 100% know that it can’t help you, only a customer service representative is able to deal with your situation.

localme , 23 days ago to Privacy in Sonos updates its privacy policy and seemingly hints they'll begin selling user data

Hmm, I still have access to my NAS music while using the new Sonos app. I never lost access to it afaik.

localme , 1 month ago to Technology in EVs Could Last Nearly Forever—If Car Companies Let Them

I haven’t looked at the statistical data on this myself, but there’s something to be said for survivorship bias.

localme , 1 month ago to Technology in Man accused of using generative AI to create virus in Japan 1st

That’s true, I agree with this sentiment. But I’m a bit confused when trying to apply the same logic to credit bureaus and other companies which get hacked and expose our personal information without facing any real consequences. In those situations I feel that those companies should be held liable for the breaches.

localme , 1 month ago to Selfhosted in ‘My whole library is wiped out’: what it means to own movies and TV in the age of streaming services

Wow good find using the pdf metadata!

localme , 1 month ago to Selfhosted in ‘My whole library is wiped out’: what it means to own movies and TV in the age of streaming services

Thanks for sharing! I wish they had the date of publishing listed for this article. I get the feeling it was written 15 years ago, well before streaming music services existed. Would love to see them update this based on the latest technologies and services.

localme , 2 months ago to Mildly Infuriating in How my morning is going...

Oh ok nice, thanks for the info!

localme , 2 months ago to Mildly Infuriating in How my morning is going...

The link you shared says only in specific circumstances can someone opt out of LexusNexus:

Opting out of LexisNexis can be more complex than removing your data from other people-search sites. To have your information taken down, you must meet specific criteria, and LexisNexis may request additional documentation:

• Victim of identity theft: you need to provide a police report documenting the identity theft or similar documentation.

• Law enforcement officers or public officials facing threats of severe bodily harm or death:** **you must submit a letter from their supervisor confirming the nature of their position and the threats.

• At risk of physical harm but not in law enforcement: you'll need to submit a protective order from the court, a police report, or similar documentation.

localme , 3 months ago to Technology in AI will reduce workforce, say 41% of execs in a survey

In this potential scenario, instead of axing 41% of people from the workforce, we should all get 41% of our lives back. Productivity and pay stay the same while the benefits go to the people instead of the corporations for a change. I know that’s not how it ever works, but we can keep pushing the discussion in that direction.