I think most of the computational power with regards to nuclear weapons is used for simulating nuclear explosions to find ways to enhance yields without actually performing test detonations. I think their more immediate concerns would be enriching uranium and getting the device down to a size that they could launch on a missile and reach Israel.
yeah, if some of the standard candles they use to estimate cosmic distances are off by more than a little bit, the error could propagate outwards in a big way. These include things like Cepheid variables and certain types of Supernovae. However if some of your distance scales overlap, it gives some confidence in the numbers and a way to cross-check the estimates.
I'm pretty sure if they granted them the first time around, they're not changing their mind. It's not like there's been some kind of change to the patent laws between now and then, and changing the decision would really amount to admitting they screwed up the first time.
It's a little more interesting than a computer beating a human at chess, which is completely algorithmic. However, at its heart, this is simply an exercise in in data storage, lookup, and statistical probabilities in determining a likely answer. It does not involve any artificial intelligence or machine intelligence at all. From a purely technological standpoint, it's quite impressive what IBM has been able to do. It'll be even more impressive in 10 years when the same type of power is in my phone.
Exactly. The requirement to have a data plan at a much higher rate, as well as a 2-year agreement with a very high termination fee is scary to most people if they really think about it. Two years is a long time to be paying that much.
There are some ways to go month-to-month, but people don't like the higher upfront costs for some reason, and the carriers don't make it very easy to do.
CERT is putting this out there at the same time the government is trying to get permission to institute an internet kill switch? Sounds like they're trying to scare everyone so that there is less resistance to this...
If you do not know how to start a piece of software running, or cannot follow some simple directions to do so, you really have no business using a computer in the first place.
It may not be pushed as an attempt to block Free Speech, but it certainly could be (ab)used that way once in place. As far as prevention of hostile attacks, once it is realized the system has been compromised the damage has probably already been done. Cutting off a major communications infrastructure probably will do more harm than good, causing panicking, lines at gas stations, etc.
I can really only come up with 2 good reasons. One is that they are concerned people might brick their electronics, or screw them up so badly that companies will get barraged with people looking for assistance. The second, and more likely, is that they are concerned people will expose functionality that they would otherwise have been able to charge money for.
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I think most of the computational power with regards to nuclear weapons is used for simulating nuclear explosions to find ways to enhance yields without actually performing test detonations. I think their more immediate concerns would be enriching uranium and getting the device down to a size that they could launch on a missile and reach Israel.
Couldn't you just turn on your aimbot, take down 15-20 cops, and the walk through the back wall and into the street?
I think that used to be true, but they've tinkered with things.
They need to have SSN numbers as children so that they may be claimed as tax deductions by their parents.
I think I'll sneak into the office and swap all the keyboards out with these.
yeah, if some of the standard candles they use to estimate cosmic distances are off by more than a little bit, the error could propagate outwards in a big way. These include things like Cepheid variables and certain types of Supernovae. However if some of your distance scales overlap, it gives some confidence in the numbers and a way to cross-check the estimates.
I don't have a lot, but I know what's right and what isn't.
Good question. Or someone who owns a lot of Apple stock?
I'm pretty sure if they granted them the first time around, they're not changing their mind. It's not like there's been some kind of change to the patent laws between now and then, and changing the decision would really amount to admitting they screwed up the first time.
He's going to find himself running over and over again in emulators in about 50 years.
It's a little more interesting than a computer beating a human at chess, which is completely algorithmic. However, at its heart, this is simply an exercise in in data storage, lookup, and statistical probabilities in determining a likely answer. It does not involve any artificial intelligence or machine intelligence at all. From a purely technological standpoint, it's quite impressive what IBM has been able to do. It'll be even more impressive in 10 years when the same type of power is in my phone.
Otherwise, it wouldn't be an escape from reality, now would it?
Of course. Didn't you see Piranha 3D? Modern life is no match for the prehistoric piranhas once they are released by an earthquake.
Exactly. The requirement to have a data plan at a much higher rate, as well as a 2-year agreement with a very high termination fee is scary to most people if they really think about it. Two years is a long time to be paying that much.
There are some ways to go month-to-month, but people don't like the higher upfront costs for some reason, and the carriers don't make it very easy to do.
CERT is putting this out there at the same time the government is trying to get permission to institute an internet kill switch? Sounds like they're trying to scare everyone so that there is less resistance to this...
Or maybe they'll come out with a carrier pigeon option, and if you don't have an aviary they also might have smoke signal or semaphore alternatives.
Why would you prefer an additional piece of hardware to carry around? Consider your phone your token.
It was evidence the minute it was used to help commit a crime, whether anyone else knew it existed or not.
If you do not know how to start a piece of software running, or cannot follow some simple directions to do so, you really have no business using a computer in the first place.
I tend to agree. If everyone tried to hop on a 4G network and start streaming Netflix in HD, it would go down faster than a Thai hooker.
It may not be pushed as an attempt to block Free Speech, but it certainly could be (ab)used that way once in place. As far as prevention of hostile attacks, once it is realized the system has been compromised the damage has probably already been done. Cutting off a major communications infrastructure probably will do more harm than good, causing panicking, lines at gas stations, etc.
Also known as the Kill Bill switch...
Well, Obama just mentioned in SOTU that he wants to expand 4G out to 98% of the U.S. He'll be giving a speech on Thursday to plug it.
I can really only come up with 2 good reasons. One is that they are concerned people might brick their electronics, or screw them up so badly that companies will get barraged with people looking for assistance. The second, and more likely, is that they are concerned people will expose functionality that they would otherwise have been able to charge money for.
Nuclear reactors.