Slashdot Mirror

← Back to Stories (view on slashdot.org)

Feds Fund Anti-Terrorism Search Engine

Posted by Zonk on from the google-isn't-good-enough? dept.

Ben writes "The FAA and researchers at the University at Buffalo are developing an anti-terrorism search engine that will hunt for 'hidden' information -- like how to take down an airliner -- that can be puzzled together by grabbing bits and pieces from unrelated documents. Eventually, they say, the technique can be commercialized to improve search results on more mundane matters.`"

6 of 278 comments (clear)

  1. Interesting... by t_allardyce · · Score: 5, Funny

    I heard there was this device that allowed a person to kill others by simply pointing at them. Apparently it involves bits of metal propelled at high speeds by explosive charges. You reckon they'll be able to find instructions for one of these things so they can censor it?

    --
    This comment does not represent the views or opinions of the user.
  2. Worthless by AuMatar · · Score: 5, Funny

    UnleSs thEy have A BOt capable of huMan level thinking they won't find a Blasted thing.

    --
    I still have more fans than freaks. WTF is wrong with you people?
    1. Re:Worthless by Tackhead · · Score: 4, Funny
      > UnleSs thEy have A BOt capable of huMan level thinking they won't find a Blasted thing.

      I assume you also support the Terror Services And Terrorism Reform Act of Prevention [Sponsor -- Sen. Ackbar (R-MC)] bill too, huh?

  3. Watch out if you place any "modern" RPGs... by cnelzie · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...and post after action reports to the Internet.

    How many gamers do you think will get tagged by and subsequently visited by authorities who believe they are mixed up in terrorist activities?

    --
    If you ignore the other uses of a tool, does that make the tool less useful, or you less useful?
    1. Re:Watch out if you place any "modern" RPGs... by geekoid · · Score: 4, Funny

      so many there database will be useless.

      A friend of mine starting a conversation about WoW in a resturant with the following sentence:
      "I really like killing priests."

      uncomfortable moment there as everyone in line turned to look at him.

      --
      The Kruger Dunning explains most post on /. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunning%E2%80%93Kruger_effect
  4. terrorist recipe generator by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    i'm going to develop a site where you can put in what equipment you have and it will generate instructions on how you can kill the most people with said equipment.

    kind of like macgyver but in reverse.