NNs are deterministic. Chatbot and image generator implementations just purposely add randomization to make them seem more intelligent.

It's also using unicode emojis for Linux distros (that don't really make sense) instead of their logos. The whole thing is likely AI generated.

I liked The Office, at least the earlier seasons. I do hate anything with a laugh track though. Always found them a bit creepy.

They already have been. I know that at least one water desalination plant was hit. Civilian fuel infrastructure has been hit. The US openly stated they're going to try to cripple their industrial capacity. Seems the US has adopted Israel's Dahiya doctrine which targets civilian infrastructure. I think Trump said once the US is done there will be nobody left to surrender...

“At some point I don't think there will be anybody left, maybe to say ‘we surrender.’ They’re being decimated.”

• Donald Trump

Haven't used Mint in a while, but I think it's mostly a function of the kernel. IIRC, there's a nice GUI for selecting what kernel you want on Mint. Would probably only make a difference if you have new hardware and need a newer kernel.

You can check the model number to tell if it's an OEM. I got my last phone off Swappa which allows you to filter by stuff like model number and condition.

I see an em-dash on a comment in MainActivity.kt on line 278, so I'm guessing it was used extensively. Also, a "→" character on 291.

Impossible. Signal said they have no choice but to use AWS for this kind of thing.

There are a few metros around the world that have higher speed community networks (NYC Mesh, Freifunk, etc). If you get a HAM license, you could try participating in stuff like AREDN which uses modified WiFi access points. Depending on where you are, you'd likely have to start a group or club to start building out infrastructure.

I think at least some are scams. I would think there are ways to design cameras to mostly mitigate this too. I'm guessing ALPRs have the ability to see license plates at night even though headlights are emitting a large amount of light over a broad spectrum (including IR).

Will be selectively enforced and they'll gradually tighten down over time.