Some of you may not be aware of this story, but through the 80s–00s, Microsoft famously didn't enforce anti-piracy laws in poorer countries.

The reason is that it was better for them to lose some money, but to have Windows widely distributed and become the de facto standard for operating systems worldwide. After that, they could finally enforce it and profit.

I would bet that the big AI companies are basically following the same model.

30 million illegal immingrants?

Blatant lie!

Even conservative think tanks put the number between 11-14 million people.

https://ancillary-proxy.atarimworker.io?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pewresearch.org%2Fra...

Since WWII, Switzerland has transformed itself into one of the world's leading hubs for global companies and organizations. From the world's largest banks to the UN and FIFA, the country is home to countless entities employing hundreds of thousands of foreigners.

None of this was by chance, but by design. This strategy helped consolidate the country as one of the richest in the world, which in turn attracts more people seeking a better life.

Currently, about half of the immigrants living in Switzerland come from the countries bordering it: Germany, Italy, and France. Annually, about 3 out of 4 immigrants come from the European Union itself.

But, as is typical, far-right parties always need to find a scapegoat for their power ambitions. And, as is even more common, immigrants are always the most visible and easiest target.

In my experience, Claude is the better LLM so far. It's becoming quickly and truly impressive in the last couple of years. But it doesn't generate images.

Gemini otoh isn't bad, but it's image generation capacity is unrivaled.

Google Search is not the same as Google Gemini.

Diversionism, maybe?

I fail to see how one massive drone delivering one package at a time is sustainable at all, only to avoid paying humans. Also, imagine dozens of drones buzzing over the neighborhood. It would be incredibly annoying.

Sure, buddy.

Since the start of Trump's term, the US have been complaining and threatening Brazil because of Pix.

Their argument? Since people can make direct, instant payments, from their phones for free, it disturbs US card companies business in the country. UNFAIR!

https://ancillary-proxy.atarimworker.io?url=https%3A%2F%2Frestofworld.org%2F2025%2Fp...

Just as recently as last month, Rubio himself publicly complained about it.

But there's more! BRICS are planning a digital currency to trade between them and Trump is pissed about it, threatening huge tariffs if the countries stop using dollars as the trade currency.

You can still use cash or any other method. Actually, in Brazil, every business is required by law to accept cash.

Yeah. Legibility markers. Of course.

Well, it depends. Did he really commit a crime and is the government action just? If yes to both questions, then law and due process should be followed.

But it certainly doesn't fell like it and the government trying to bring an ancient and unrelated law to the table is a bad sign.

You didn't even bother to remove the AI artifacts in "your" text?

No surprise at all. It's his usual M.O. Create a crisis, go back with nothing accomplished, claim victory for ending the crisis.

Wait! What?!?