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In a market as volatile as crypto, features such as stability and price protection of some sort could be very welcome for all users. They’re not always available, though, let alone if you’re looking to earn some rewards. Luckily, the token LINE deployed on the Kava network and connected to Obyte is offering this opportunity to everyone. LINE operates as a price-protected digital asset, designed to safeguard your investment through a unique borrowing system deployed on Kava. Users can acquire LINE tokens by locking up an equivalent value of GBYTE (Obyte native currency) collateral through linetoken.org. Then, if the price of LINE tokens rises, users can profitably sell them on the same platform and settle their loans. Conversely, if the price decreases, users can repay the loan with their LINE tokens and retrieve their GBYTE collateral, minus fees, ensuring that their principal investment remains almost intact. The price of LINE tokens is determined by market dynamics, and to stabilize it, mechanisms such as interest rate adjustments and origination fees are employed. Additionally, it’s important to note that LINE token loans have their own market as put options. They’re financial contracts that give the holder the right, but not the obligation, to sell a certain number of tokens at a predetermined price (known as the strike price) within a specified period. In this case, if you borrow LINE tokens with collateral, you get as well your put option in the form of a Non-Fungible Token (NFT) that can be freely traded. On the other hand, if you buy LINE tokens directly (without collateral) or sell your NFT-loan to make a profit, you’ll lose the feature of price protection. Kava Rise Program LINE was designed to work in tandem with the Counterstake Bridge in Obyte and the Kava Rise Program to offer rewards to its users. The Kava Rise Program serves as an initiative by Kava to incentivize decentralized applications (Dapps) operating on its network by rewarding their developers based on their Total Value Locked (TVL) —a measure of the total funds held within a DeFi protocol. Participating Dapps, including Counterstake and LINE, are eligible to receive a portion of the monthly rewards, amounting to 1,000,000 KAVA tokens (around $1 million), distributed in proportion to the TVL they generate on Kava. This setup creates an incentive structure where Dapps are prized for attracting and retaining users, fostering growth within the Kava ecosystem. ** ** Obyte is distributing 90% of the rewards acquired from the Kava Rise Program to participating users (50% since June). Anyone can leverage the LINE token by borrowing it against GBYTE collateral and bridging it to the Obyte network through Counterstake. Holding LINE tokens in Obyte wallets automatically qualifies users for a share of the Kava Rise rewards, proportional to twice their LINE balances. This mechanism not only encourages participation but also provides a means for users to earn rewards while minimizing risk, as the price-protected nature of the LINE token ensures that users can manage potential price fluctuations effectively. Currently, the Annual Percentage Yield (APY) of this method is around 60% (see kava.obyte.org for the actual rate). How to Use LINE to earn rewards? Besides trading with the tokens and the NFT-loans (in the “Market” section on the official webpage), you can take advantage of the Kava Rise Program or offer liquidity to its pools on Equilibre DEX. In the first case, you’ll need to use the Counterstake Bridge to move the assets across Kava and Obyte. ** ** You can follow some simple steps: Bridge your GBYTEs from Obyte to Kava using Counterstake.


Utilize your GBYTE-on-Kava to borrow LINE tokens from linetoken.org.


Bridge the borrowed LINE tokens back to your Obyte wallet using Counterstake.


Hold your LINE tokens in your Obyte wallet to automatically qualify for a share of the Kava Rise rewards, distributed monthly based on your LINE token holdings. You'll receive your rewards directly to your Obyte wallet without any additional steps required.


To reclaim your collateral, bridge your LINE tokens back to Kava, repay the loan on linetoken.org, and bridge the received GBYTEs back to Obyte. Alternatively, if the LINE token price has increased since you opened the loan, you can sell your LINE tokens on the market for a potentially higher return. In the second case, by providing liquidity to select pools trading LINE tokens, you can earn rewards in LINE tokens. Simply stake your LP (liquidity provider) tokens on the staking page to start earning rewards. ** ** Additionally, you have the option to stake your LINE tokens directly to receive a share of rewards. These rewards are sourced from fees collected from borrowers and are distributed to participants based on their contributions to liquidity. The staking section is available on the website. This way, LINE presents as a potentially profitable investment. Whether earning rewards through the Kava Rise program, leveraging liquidity provision for additional income, or simply holding LINE tokens for potential appreciation, users have diverse avenues to maximize their earnings while contributing to the growth of the LINE ecosystem. Featured Vector Image by vectorjuice / Freepik In a market as volatile as crypto, features such as stability and price protection of some sort could be very welcome for all users. They’re not always available, though, let alone if you’re looking to earn some rewards. Luckily, the token LINE deployed on the Kava network and connected to Obyte is offering this opportunity to everyone. LINE operates as a price-protected digital asset, designed to safeguard your investment through a unique borrowing system deployed on Kava. Users can acquire LINE tokens by locking up an equivalent value of GBYTE (Obyte native currency) collateral through linetoken.org. LINE operates as a price-protected digital asset, designed to safeguard your investment through a unique borrowing system deployed on Kava. LINE LINE Then, if the price of LINE tokens rises, users can profitably sell them on the same platform and settle their loans. Conversely, if the price decreases, users can repay the loan with their LINE tokens and retrieve their GBYTE collateral, minus fees, ensuring that their principal investment remains almost intact. The price of LINE tokens is determined by market dynamics, and to stabilize it, mechanisms such as interest rate adjustments and origination fees are employed. Additionally, it’s important to note that LINE token loans have their own market as put options. They’re financial contracts that give the holder the right, but not the obligation, to sell a certain number of tokens at a predetermined price (known as the strike price) within a specified period. In this case, if you borrow LINE tokens with collateral, you get as well your put option in the form of a Non-Fungible Token (NFT) that can be freely traded. Non-Fungible Token Non-Fungible Token On the other hand, if you buy LINE tokens directly (without collateral) or sell your NFT-loan to make a profit, you’ll lose the feature of price protection. Kava Rise Program Kava Rise Program LINE was designed to work in tandem with the Counterstake Bridge in Obyte and the Kava Rise Program to offer rewards to its users. The Kava Rise Program serves as an initiative by Kava to incentivize decentralized applications (Dapps) operating on its network by rewarding their developers based on their Total Value Locked (TVL) —a measure of the total funds held within a DeFi protocol. Kava Rise Program Kava Rise Program Participating Dapps, including Counterstake and LINE, are eligible to receive a portion of the monthly rewards, amounting to 1,000,000 KAVA tokens (around $1 million), distributed in proportion to the TVL they generate on Kava. This setup creates an incentive structure where Dapps are prized for attracting and retaining users, fostering growth within the Kava ecosystem. Participating Dapps, including Counterstake and LINE, are eligible to receive a portion of the monthly rewards, amounting to 1,000,000 KAVA tokens (around $1 million), Counterstake Counterstake ** ** Obyte is distributing 90% of the rewards acquired from the Kava Rise Program to participating users (50% since June). Anyone can leverage the LINE token by borrowing it against GBYTE collateral and bridging it to the Obyte network through Counterstake. Holding LINE tokens in Obyte wallets automatically qualifies users for a share of the Kava Rise rewards, proportional to twice their LINE balances. This mechanism not only encourages participation but also provides a means for users to earn rewards while minimizing risk, as the price-protected nature of the LINE token ensures that users can manage potential price fluctuations effectively. Currently, the Annual Percentage Yield (APY) of this method is around 60% (see kava.obyte.org for the actual rate). kava.obyte.org kava.obyte.org How to Use LINE to earn rewards? Besides trading with the tokens and the NFT-loans (in the “Market” section on the official webpage), you can take advantage of the Kava Rise Program or offer liquidity to its pools on Equilibre DEX. In the first case, you’ll need to use the Counterstake Bridge to move the assets across Kava and Obyte . “Market” “Market” Obyte Obyte ** ** You can follow some simple steps: Bridge your GBYTEs from Obyte to Kava using Counterstake. Utilize your GBYTE-on-Kava to borrow LINE tokens from linetoken.org. Bridge the borrowed LINE tokens back to your Obyte wallet using Counterstake. Hold your LINE tokens in your Obyte wallet to automatically qualify for a share of the Kava Rise rewards, distributed monthly based on your LINE token holdings. You'll receive your rewards directly to your Obyte wallet without any additional steps required. To reclaim your collateral, bridge your LINE tokens back to Kava, repay the loan on linetoken.org, and bridge the received GBYTEs back to Obyte. Alternatively, if the LINE token price has increased since you opened the loan, you can sell your LINE tokens on the market for a potentially higher return. Bridge your GBYTEs from Obyte to Kava using Counterstake. Bridge your GBYTEs from Obyte to Kava using Counterstake . Counterstake Counterstake Utilize your GBYTE-on-Kava to borrow LINE tokens from linetoken.org. Utilize your GBYTE-on-Kava to borrow LINE tokens from linetoken.org . linetoken.org linetoken.org Bridge the borrowed LINE tokens back to your Obyte wallet using Counterstake. Bridge the borrowed LINE tokens back to your Obyte wallet using Counterstake. Hold your LINE tokens in your Obyte wallet to automatically qualify for a share of the Kava Rise rewards, distributed monthly based on your LINE token holdings. You'll receive your rewards directly to your Obyte wallet without any additional steps required. Hold your LINE tokens in your Obyte wallet to automatically qualify for a share of the Kava Rise rewards, distributed monthly based on your LINE token holdings. You'll receive your rewards directly to your Obyte wallet without any additional steps required. Hold your LINE tokens in your Obyte wallet to automatically qualify for a share of the Kava Rise rewards, distributed monthly based on your LINE token holdings. To reclaim your collateral, bridge your LINE tokens back to Kava, repay the loan on linetoken.org, and bridge the received GBYTEs back to Obyte. Alternatively, if the LINE token price has increased since you opened the loan, you can sell your LINE tokens on the market for a potentially higher return. To reclaim your collateral, bridge your LINE tokens back to Kava, repay the loan on linetoken.org, and bridge the received GBYTEs back to Obyte. Alternatively, if the LINE token price has increased since you opened the loan, you can sell your LINE tokens on the market for a potentially higher return. In the second case, by providing liquidity to select pools trading LINE tokens, you can earn rewards in LINE tokens. Simply stake your LP (liquidity provider) tokens on the staking page to start earning rewards. staking page staking page ** ** Additionally, you have the option to stake your LINE tokens directly to receive a share of rewards. These rewards are sourced from fees collected from borrowers and are distributed to participants based on their contributions to liquidity. The staking section is available on the website. This way, LINE presents as a potentially profitable investment. Whether earning rewards through the Kava Rise program, leveraging liquidity provision for additional income, or simply holding LINE tokens for potential appreciation, users have diverse avenues to maximize their earnings while contributing to the growth of the LINE ecosystem. LINE LINE Featured Vector Image by vectorjuice / Freepik Featured Vector Image by vectorjuice / Freepik Freepik Freepik

Educational Byte: What is the Price-Protected Token LINE?

শিক্ষাগত বাইট: মূল্য-সুরক্ষিত টোকেন লাইন কি?

Bildungsbyte: Was ist der preisgeschützte Token LINE?

Byte educativo: ¿Qué es el token LINE con precio protegido?

Octet éducatif : qu'est-ce que la LIGNE de jetons à prix protégé ?

शैक्षिक बाइट: मूल्य-संरक्षित टोकन लाइन क्या है?

教育バイト: 価格保護トークン LINE とは何ですか?

교육 바이트: 가격 보호 토큰 LINE이란 무엇입니까?

Byte Educacional: O que é a LINHA de Token Protegido por Preço?

Образовательный байт: что такое защищенный от цены токен LINE?

Eğitim Baytı: Fiyat Korumalı Token HATTI Nedir?

Byte giáo dục: LINE Token được bảo vệ bằng giá là gì?

教育字节：什么是价格保护代币 LINE？

Authors:
(1) Zhongtang Luo, Purdue University (luo401@purdue.edu);
(2) Rohan Murukutla, Supra (r.murukutla@supraoracles.com);
(3) Aniket Kate, Purdue University / Supra (aniket@purdue.edu). Table of Links Abstract and I. Introduction II. Expectations of Blockchain Accessibility III. Approach I: Maintain a Ledger Locally - Run a Full Node IV. Approach II: Query a Third-Party Ledger-Node-As-A-Service (NAAS) V. Approach III: Light Node - External Query & Local Verification VI. Concluding Remark and References Abstract—While much research focuses on different methods to secure blockchain, information on the chain needs to be accessed by end-users to be useful. This position paper surveys different ways that end-users may access blockchains. We observe that between the two extremes of running a full node and fully utilizing a trusted third-party service, many solutions regarding light nodes are emerging. We analyze these solutions based on three basic properties of web communication: integrity, availability and privacy. We conclude that currently, the best way to access a blockchain while maintaining these three properties is still to run a full node. We consider it essential that future blockchain accessibility services should be built while considering these three expectations. I. INTRODUCTION A blockchain is a group of nodes trying to maintain a publicly verifiable ledger of transactions protected from tampering. After its first proposal as Bitcoin [41] in 2009, blockchains have gained much popularity as financial instruments. The success of most well-known blockchains, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum [20] can largely be attributed to their decentralized nature and their capabilities to handle complex transactions with advanced cryptographic primitives. With currently a large market, blockchains have the potential to become a leading innovation in the finance and e-commerce sectors in the 21st century. Much existing blockchain infrastructure research and innovation focus on secure and efficient ways for participating nodes to maintain the public ledger (known as a layer-1 protocol). However, we note that fetching information from a well-maintained ledger is also a non-trivial issue. Ensuring that blockchains stay accessible to every user is essential if blockchains are to play a bigger role in everyday life—a public ledger is, by definition, only useful as long as people can interact with it. Given the recent growing public interest in blockchains, more users are interacting with blockchains every month, with as many as 875,000 transactions a day for popular blockchains such as Ethereum [20]. Trying to extract useful information from a flood of transactions requires powerful hardware for even a standard blockchain user who does not engage in profit-generating behavior (like mining), and it appears that the incentive mechanism in most blockchains is not equipped to deal with the issue. In most blockchain protocols, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, participating nodes (miners in proof-of-work systems and validators in proof-of-stake systems) are incentivized to maintain the ledger by earning a small fee when proposing a new block to the ledger. While participating nodes in these blockchain protocols are incentivized to collect transactions and broadcast raw blocks to ensure their profit, they are not incentivized to publish refined information about the ledger they maintain. Consider these two examples: (1) A user wants to know how many coins there are in their Bitcoin wallet. (2) A user wants to know the current status of a smart contract they want to execute. Similar to these examples, most information users want to know is not directly related to the raw blocks that miners and validators publish. The users may entrust their assets fully to a third-party exchange and obtain information from the exchange, but the approach is significantly risky as evidenced by the recent FTX collpase [31]. Therefore, blockchain users need to devise a method to extract such information from blocks, either through some computation power that they own or by relying on a third-party service provider. In this paper, we compare the two current methods in practice that users adopt to obtain refined information from blockchains. One method involves running a full node locally. This method is usually capable of extracting much information from the blockchain without external reliance. In some cases though, additional indices are kept to ensure a faster query, such as Ethereum archive nodes and Solana RPC nodes. The other method is to rely on a third-service provider. We notice the trend that as the cost of running a full node grows, especially in Ethereum, many users are turning to third-party services, which carry their own security risks. We observe that running a full node and fully utilizing a trusted third-party service represent two extremes regarding blockchain accessibility: one with minimal reliance and maximal hardware requirement and one with maximal reliance and minimal hardware requirement. We also notice that when the required data on the blockchain is specific and limited, like when the users only care about one address that they own, specific wallet software is available to the users. While some of the wallet software queries an external node directly for data, others may download a portion of the blockchains and directly analyze it for the information the users care about. We categorize the software as specific light nodes. Meanwhile, we outline a recent trend in realizing a universal light node that can provide any information to users, not just one address [12], such as the one proposed by Ethereum [24]. Current research also includes so-called ultralight nodes, such as Flyclient [10], that step closer to relying on a third-party service that provides additional context for verification (also known as a prover in this context) than traditional light nodes that rely only on full nodes. Figure 1 shows a list of different methods to access blockchains. We think that amid many ways to access blockchains, it is still important to examine the basics of any web service: integrity, availability, and privacy. The blockchain itself is a technology of decentralization, yet too much reliance on a small number of third parties goes against this premise. Without a method to verify the correctness of data, integrity may be compromised if the said third parties provide incorrect data. With too much dependence on selected third parties to provide accessibility, availability may be impacted if they are unable or unwilling to provide service. Privacy is also a concern that needs addressing when querying any third party. We examine existing protocols in the market and find that many of them may be flawed in at least one of these aspects. Currently, the best way to access a blockchain while maintaining integrity, availability and privacy is still to run a full node locally. We consider it important to pay attention to these three aspects when designing any protocol to interact with blockchains to ensure functionality. This paper is available on arxiv under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 DEED license. Authors: (1) Zhongtang Luo, Purdue University (luo401@purdue.edu); (2) Rohan Murukutla, Supra (r.murukutla@supraoracles.com); (3) Aniket Kate, Purdue University / Supra (aniket@purdue.edu). Authors: Authors: (1) Zhongtang Luo, Purdue University (luo401@purdue.edu); (2) Rohan Murukutla, Supra (r.murukutla@supraoracles.com); (3) Aniket Kate, Purdue University / Supra (aniket@purdue.edu). Table of Links Abstract and I. Introduction Abstract and I. Introduction II. Expectations of Blockchain Accessibility II. Expectations of Blockchain Accessibility III. Approach I: Maintain a Ledger Locally - Run a Full Node III. Approach I: Maintain a Ledger Locally - Run a Full Node IV. Approach II: Query a Third-Party Ledger-Node-As-A-Service (NAAS) IV. Approach II: Query a Third-Party Ledger-Node-As-A-Service (NAAS) V. Approach III: Light Node - External Query & Local Verification V. Approach III: Light Node - External Query & Local Verification VI. Concluding Remark and References VI. Concluding Remark and References Abstract—While much research focuses on different methods to secure blockchain, information on the chain needs to be accessed by end-users to be useful. This position paper surveys different ways that end-users may access blockchains. We observe that between the two extremes of running a full node and fully utilizing a trusted third-party service, many solutions regarding light nodes are emerging. We analyze these solutions based on three basic properties of web communication: integrity, availability and privacy. We conclude that currently, the best way to access a blockchain while maintaining these three properties is still to run a full node. We consider it essential that future blockchain accessibility services should be built while considering these three expectations. Abstract —While much research focuses on different methods to secure blockchain, information on the chain needs to be accessed by end-users to be useful. This position paper surveys different ways that end-users may access blockchains. We observe that between the two extremes of running a full node and fully utilizing a trusted third-party service, many solutions regarding light nodes are emerging. We analyze these solutions based on three basic properties of web communication: integrity, availability and privacy. We conclude that currently, the best way to access a blockchain while maintaining these three properties is still to run a full node. We consider it essential that future blockchain accessibility services should be built while considering these three expectations. Abstract I. INTRODUCTION A blockchain is a group of nodes trying to maintain a publicly verifiable ledger of transactions protected from tampering. After its first proposal as Bitcoin [41] in 2009, blockchains have gained much popularity as financial instruments. The success of most well-known blockchains, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum [20] can largely be attributed to their decentralized nature and their capabilities to handle complex transactions with advanced cryptographic primitives. With currently a large market, blockchains have the potential to become a leading innovation in the finance and e-commerce sectors in the 21st century. Much existing blockchain infrastructure research and innovation focus on secure and efficient ways for participating nodes to maintain the public ledger (known as a layer-1 protocol). However, we note that fetching information from a well-maintained ledger is also a non-trivial issue. Ensuring that blockchains stay accessible to every user is essential if blockchains are to play a bigger role in everyday life—a public ledger is, by definition, only useful as long as people can interact with it. Given the recent growing public interest in blockchains, more users are interacting with blockchains every month, with as many as 875,000 transactions a day for popular blockchains such as Ethereum [20]. Trying to extract useful information from a flood of transactions requires powerful hardware for even a standard blockchain user who does not engage in profit-generating behavior (like mining), and it appears that the incentive mechanism in most blockchains is not equipped to deal with the issue. In most blockchain protocols, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, participating nodes (miners in proof-of-work systems and validators in proof-of-stake systems) are incentivized to maintain the ledger by earning a small fee when proposing a new block to the ledger. While participating nodes in these blockchain protocols are incentivized to collect transactions and broadcast raw blocks to ensure their profit, they are not incentivized to publish refined information about the ledger they maintain. Consider these two examples: (1) A user wants to know how many coins there are in their Bitcoin wallet. (2) A user wants to know the current status of a smart contract they want to execute. Similar to these examples, most information users want to know is not directly related to the raw blocks that miners and validators publish. The users may entrust their assets fully to a third-party exchange and obtain information from the exchange, but the approach is significantly risky as evidenced by the recent FTX collpase [31]. Therefore, blockchain users need to devise a method to extract such information from blocks, either through some computation power that they own or by relying on a third-party service provider. In this paper, we compare the two current methods in practice that users adopt to obtain refined information from blockchains. One method involves running a full node locally. This method is usually capable of extracting much information from the blockchain without external reliance. In some cases though, additional indices are kept to ensure a faster query, such as Ethereum archive nodes and Solana RPC nodes. The other method is to rely on a third-service provider. We notice the trend that as the cost of running a full node grows, especially in Ethereum, many users are turning to third-party services, which carry their own security risks. We observe that running a full node and fully utilizing a trusted third-party service represent two extremes regarding blockchain accessibility: one with minimal reliance and maximal hardware requirement and one with maximal reliance and minimal hardware requirement. We also notice that when the required data on the blockchain is specific and limited, like when the users only care about one address that they own, specific wallet software is available to the users. While some of the wallet software queries an external node directly for data, others may download a portion of the blockchains and directly analyze it for the information the users care about. We categorize the software as specific light nodes. Meanwhile, we outline a recent trend in realizing a universal light node that can provide any information to users, not just one address [12], such as the one proposed by Ethereum [24]. Current research also includes so-called ultralight nodes, such as Flyclient [10], that step closer to relying on a third-party service that provides additional context for verification (also known as a prover in this context) than traditional light nodes that rely only on full nodes. Figure 1 shows a list of different methods to access blockchains. We think that amid many ways to access blockchains, it is still important to examine the basics of any web service: integrity, availability, and privacy. The blockchain itself is a technology of decentralization, yet too much reliance on a small number of third parties goes against this premise. Without a method to verify the correctness of data, integrity may be compromised if the said third parties provide incorrect data. With too much dependence on selected third parties to provide accessibility, availability may be impacted if they are unable or unwilling to provide service. Privacy is also a concern that needs addressing when querying any third party. We examine existing protocols in the market and find that many of them may be flawed in at least one of these aspects. Currently, the best way to access a blockchain while maintaining integrity, availability and privacy is still to run a full node locally. We consider it important to pay attention to these three aspects when designing any protocol to interact with blockchains to ensure functionality. This paper is available on arxiv under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 DEED license. This paper is available on arxiv under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 DEED license. available on arxiv

Last Mile of Blockchains: RPC and Node-as-a-Service

ব্লকচেইনের শেষ মাইল: আরপিসি এবং নোড-এ-সার্ভিস

Letzte Meile der Blockchains: RPC und Node-as-a-Service

Última Milla de Blockchains: RPC y Nodo como Servicio

Dernier kilomètre des blockchains : RPC et Node-as-a-Service

ब्लॉकचेन का अंतिम मील: RPC और नोड-एज़-ए-सर्विस

ブロックチェーンのラストマイル: RPC と Node-as-a-Service

블록체인의 마지막 마일: RPC 및 서비스로서의 노드

Última milha de blockchains: RPC e nó como serviço

Последняя миля блокчейнов: RPC и узел как услуга

Blockchain'in Son Mili: RPC ve Hizmet Olarak Düğüm

Dặm cuối cùng của Blockchain: RPC và Node-as-a-Service

区块链的最后一英里：RPC 和节点即服务

If you spend more time on coffee than on IT security, you will be hacked. What’s more, you deserve to be hacked. “Richard Clarke” Data is generated daily, and it’s considered the fuel that drives innovation. Often referred to as the new oil, data is one of the most precious assets in today's digital world. It motivates threat actors to launch cyber attacks to gain money, steal information, and obtain industrial secrets. With the advent of the generative AI era, many AI tools can be exploited to leak sensitive data at any time. For businesses, this poses a significant cyber threat. To combat these cyber threats, a skilled cybersecurity workforce equipped with advanced tools is essential to thwart any potential cyber attack. The Promise and Challenges of Workforce Replacement with AI Since the advent of the generative AI hype, many people joke that a significant portion of the workforce will be replaced by AI tools. However, considering the capabilities of threat actors to exploit AI tools, it’s clear that we need a robust and powerful cybersecurity workforce to secure our data. With the help of API security and a suite of monitoring tools, we can safeguard data continuously. It is crucial to protect users in this exciting yet turbulent era where trust is more essential than ever. Key Steps for Securing Data Daily in the Workforce Continuous Training of Teams: Regularly update and train employees on the latest cybersecurity practices and threats.
Comprehensive Security Measures: Security should be a priority at all levels of each company, not just within the IT department.
Dedicated Cybersecurity Workforce: AI will not secure itself; we need a skilled and dedicated workforce to protect our new digital world.
Ongoing Learning for Data Engineers: Data engineers should continuously learn best security practices to safeguard data in the generative AI era. Awareness of AI Vulnerabilities: Even AI models like ChatGPT by OpenAI can be tricked into leaking data. Users must always exercise caution when using such tools. The Generative AI Hype With the advent of ChatGPT to the public, thousands of developers and coders are racing to build innovative tools that integrate API. However, many of these developers lack strong security skills in software development, and what they create in haste could damage their reputation and lead to bankruptcy. The generative AI era brings a new experience in learning but also poses significant security threats due to tools containing vulnerabilities that threat actors can exploit. Security is everyone's responsibility. To mitigate these risks, we need robust APIs for better security. As the industry faces increasing cyber-attacks, maintaining trust in these technologies becomes crucial. Steps to Build Trust in This Exciting and Turbulent Time Implement API Security: Enhance data security and privacy by incorporating robust API security measures.


Regular Security Communication: Reassure users by maintaining regular security updates and communications, ensuring they feel safe using your services at all times.


Foster Transparency: Build trust by being transparent with users, especially when issues arise. Open communication fosters confidence in your commitment to their security. API Security APIs are the cornerstone of success for many companies in the tech industry. They connect us to large language models (LLMs) and provide access to data that would be difficult to gather or analyze on our own. In the generative AI era, robust API security is essential for enhanced data protection and system integrity. What’s the Value of API Security? The value of API security in the generative AI era is crucial for several reasons: Data Protection: APIs serve as a gateway to a wealth of information, but they can also be an entry point for threat actors if security is not properly implemented. In the generative AI era, robust API security is essential to protect users' data from unauthorized access, regardless of the location of potential threats.


Data Leak Prevention: All tools contain vulnerabilities and can leak data if exploited. API security helps prevent data leakage by implementing robust security measures that safeguard against potential breaches.


Building Trust: Users need assurance that their data is protected daily. API security helps companies avoid reputational damage by ensuring continuous data protection, thereby building and maintaining user trust.


Compliance with Regulations: Regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA mandate stringent data protection measures. API security ensures compliance with these regulations by safeguarding data exchanges and maintaining audit trails, which are essential for regulatory adherence. Conclusion Regulations like GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA mandate rigorous data protection measures. Ensuring API security is crucial for compliance with these regulations. It safeguards data exchanges, maintains audit trails, and ensures regulatory adherence, helping businesses avoid penalties and build trust with their customers. Implementing robust API security protocols can protect sensitive information, support legal compliance, and enhance overall data privacy. If you spend more time on coffee than on IT security, you will be hacked. What’s more, you deserve to be hacked. “Richard Clarke” If you spend more time on coffee than on IT security, you will be hacked. What’s more, you deserve to be hacked. “Richard Clarke” Data is generated daily, and it’s considered the fuel that drives innovation . Often referred to as the new oil, data is one of the most precious assets in today's digital world. It motivates threat actors to launch cyber attacks to gain money, steal information, and obtain industrial secrets. Data is generated daily, and it’s considered the fuel that drives innovation Data is generated daily, and it’s considered the fuel that drives innovation With the advent of the generative AI era, many AI tools can be exploited to leak sensitive data at any time. For businesses, this poses a significant cyber threat. To combat these cyber threats, a skilled cybersecurity workforce equipped with advanced tools is essential to thwart any potential cyber attack. The Promise and Challenges of Workforce Replacement with AI The Promise and Challenges of Workforce Replacement with AI Since the advent of the generative AI hype , many people joke that a significant portion of the workforce will be replaced by AI tools. However, considering the capabilities of threat actors to exploit AI tools, it’s clear that we need a robust and powerful cybersecurity workforce to secure our data. the generative AI hype the generative AI hype With the help of API security and a suite of monitoring tools, we can safeguard data continuously. It is crucial to protect users in this exciting yet turbulent era where trust is more essential than ever. Key Steps for Securing Data Daily in the Workforce Key Steps for Securing Data Daily in the Workforce Continuous Training of Teams: Regularly update and train employees on the latest cybersecurity practices and threats. Comprehensive Security Measures: Security should be a priority at all levels of each company, not just within the IT department. Dedicated Cybersecurity Workforce: AI will not secure itself; we need a skilled and dedicated workforce to protect our new digital world. Ongoing Learning for Data Engineers: Data engineers should continuously learn best security practices to safeguard data in the generative AI era. Continuous Training of Teams: Regularly update and train employees on the latest cybersecurity practices and threats. Continuous Training of Teams: Comprehensive Security Measures: Security should be a priority at all levels of each company, not just within the IT department. Comprehensive Security Measures: Dedicated Cybersecurity Workforce: AI will not secure itself; we need a skilled and dedicated workforce to protect our new digital world. Dedicated Cybersecurity Workforce: Ongoing Learning for Data Engineers: Data engineers should continuously learn best security practices to safeguard data in the generative AI era. Ongoing Learning for Data Engineers: Awareness of AI Vulnerabilities: Even AI models like ChatGPT by OpenAI can be tricked into leaking data. Users must always exercise caution when using such tools. Awareness of AI Vulnerabilities: The Generative AI Hype The Generative AI Hype With the advent of ChatGPT to the public, thousands of developers and coders are racing to build innovative tools that integrate API. However, many of these developers lack strong security skills in software development, and what they create in haste could damage their reputation and lead to bankruptcy. The generative AI era brings a new experience in learning but also poses significant security threats due to tools containing vulnerabilities that threat actors can exploit. Security is everyone's responsibility. To mitigate these risks, we need robust APIs for better security. As the industry faces increasing cyber-attacks, maintaining trust in these technologies becomes crucial. Steps to Build Trust in This Exciting and Turbulent Time Steps to Build Trust in This Exciting and Turbulent Time Implement API Security: Enhance data security and privacy by incorporating robust API security measures. Regular Security Communication: Reassure users by maintaining regular security updates and communications, ensuring they feel safe using your services at all times. Foster Transparency: Build trust by being transparent with users, especially when issues arise. Open communication fosters confidence in your commitment to their security. Implement API Security: Enhance data security and privacy by incorporating robust API security measures. Implement API Security: Enhance data security and privacy by incorporating robust API security measures. Implement API Security: Regular Security Communication: Reassure users by maintaining regular security updates and communications, ensuring they feel safe using your services at all times. Regular Security Communication: Reassure users by maintaining regular security updates and communications, ensuring they feel safe using your services at all times. Regular Security Communication: Foster Transparency: Build trust by being transparent with users, especially when issues arise. Open communication fosters confidence in your commitment to their security. Foster Transparency: Build trust by being transparent with users, especially when issues arise. Open communication fosters confidence in your commitment to their security. Foster Transparency: API Security API Security APIs are the cornerstone of success for many companies in the tech industry. They connect us to large language models (LLMs) and provide access to data that would be difficult to gather or analyze on our own. In the generative AI era, robust API security is essential for enhanced data protection and system integrity. What’s the Value of API Security? The value of API security in the generative AI era is crucial for several reasons: Data Protection: APIs serve as a gateway to a wealth of information, but they can also be an entry point for threat actors if security is not properly implemented. In the generative AI era, robust API security is essential to protect users' data from unauthorized access, regardless of the location of potential threats. Data Leak Prevention: All tools contain vulnerabilities and can leak data if exploited. API security helps prevent data leakage by implementing robust security measures that safeguard against potential breaches. Building Trust: Users need assurance that their data is protected daily. API security helps companies avoid reputational damage by ensuring continuous data protection, thereby building and maintaining user trust. Compliance with Regulations: Regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA mandate stringent data protection measures. API security ensures compliance with these regulations by safeguarding data exchanges and maintaining audit trails, which are essential for regulatory adherence. Data Protection: APIs serve as a gateway to a wealth of information, but they can also be an entry point for threat actors if security is not properly implemented. In the generative AI era, robust API security is essential to protect users' data from unauthorized access, regardless of the location of potential threats. Data Protection : APIs serve as a gateway to a wealth of information, but they can also be an entry point for threat actors if security is not properly implemented. In the generative AI era, robust API security is essential to protect users' data from unauthorized access, regardless of the location of potential threats. Data Protection Data Leak Prevention: All tools contain vulnerabilities and can leak data if exploited. API security helps prevent data leakage by implementing robust security measures that safeguard against potential breaches. Data Leak Prevention : All tools contain vulnerabilities and can leak data if exploited. API security helps prevent data leakage by implementing robust security measures that safeguard against potential breaches. Data Leak Prevention Building Trust: Users need assurance that their data is protected daily. API security helps companies avoid reputational damage by ensuring continuous data protection, thereby building and maintaining user trust. Building Trust : Users need assurance that their data is protected daily. API security helps companies avoid reputational damage by ensuring continuous data protection, thereby building and maintaining user trust. Building Trust Compliance with Regulations: Regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA mandate stringent data protection measures. API security ensures compliance with these regulations by safeguarding data exchanges and maintaining audit trails, which are essential for regulatory adherence. Compliance with Regulations: Regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA mandate stringent data protection measures. API security ensures compliance with these regulations by safeguarding data exchanges and maintaining audit trails, which are essential for regulatory adherence. Compliance with Regulations: Conclusion Regulations like GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA mandate rigorous data protection measures. Ensuring API security is crucial for compliance with these regulations. It safeguards data exchanges, maintains audit trails, and ensures regulatory adherence, helping businesses avoid penalties and build trust with their customers. Implementing robust API security protocols can protect sensitive information, support legal compliance, and enhance overall data privacy.

Data Engineering: What’s the Value of API Security in the Generative AI Era?

How to Use PHP Attributes to Create and Use a Custom Validator in Symfony

Apache NiFi is a powerful tool for automating data flows with a large number of built-in processors. However, sometimes there is a need for specific processors to handle unique requirements and data stores. In such cases, creating custom processors becomes a necessity. In this article, we will go through the steps to create a very simple custom processor for Apache NiFi. Setup and sources gradle setup dependencies {
	compile "org.apache.nifi:nifi-api:*"
	compile "org.apache.nifi:nifi-utils:1.9.2"
	testCompile "org.apache.nifi:nifi-mock:1.9.2"
} source of the custom processor import org.apache.nifi.annotation.behavior.ReadsAttribute;
import org.apache.nifi.annotation.behavior.ReadsAttributes;
import org.apache.nifi.annotation.behavior.WritesAttribute;
import org.apache.nifi.annotation.behavior.WritesAttributes;
import org.apache.nifi.annotation.documentation.CapabilityDescription;
import org.apache.nifi.annotation.documentation.SeeAlso;
import org.apache.nifi.annotation.documentation.Tags;
import org.apache.nifi.annotation.lifecycle.OnScheduled;
import org.apache.nifi.components.PropertyDescriptor;
import org.apache.nifi.expression.ExpressionLanguageScope;
import org.apache.nifi.flowfile.FlowFile;
import org.apache.nifi.processor.*;
import org.apache.nifi.processor.exception.ProcessException;
import org.apache.nifi.processor.util.StandardValidators;

import java.io.OutputStream;
import java.nio.charset.StandardCharsets;
import java.util.*;

@Tags({"example"})
@CapabilityDescription("Hello World to output")
@SeeAlso({})
@ReadsAttributes({@ReadsAttribute(attribute = "", description = "")})
@WritesAttributes({@WritesAttribute(attribute = "", description = "")})
public class MyProcessor extends AbstractProcessor {

    public static final PropertyDescriptor propertyDescriptor = new PropertyDescriptor
            .Builder().name("name")
            .displayName("name")
            .description("Name to print")
            .required(true)
            .addValidator(StandardValidators.NON_EMPTY_VALIDATOR)
            .expressionLanguageSupported(ExpressionLanguageScope.FLOWFILE_ATTRIBUTES)
            .build();

    public static final Relationship successRelations = new Relationship.Builder()
            .name("success")
            .description("If everything is ok")
            .build();

    public static final Relationship failureRelations = new Relationship.Builder()
            .name("failure")
            .description("If something is wrong")
            .build();

    private List<PropertyDescriptor> descriptorList;

    private Set<Relationship> relationshipSet;

    @Override
    protected void init(final ProcessorInitializationContext context) {
        final List<PropertyDescriptor> descriptors = new ArrayList<PropertyDescriptor>();
        descriptors.add(propertyDescriptor);
        this.descriptorList = Collections.unmodifiableList(descriptors);

        final Set<Relationship> relationships = new HashSet<Relationship>();
        relationships.add(successRelations);
        relationships.add(failureRelations);
        this.relationshipSet = Collections.unmodifiableSet(relationships);
    }

    public Set<Relationship> getRelationshipSet() {
        return this.relationshipSet;
    }

    @Override
    public final List<PropertyDescriptor> getSupportedPropertyDescriptors() {
        return descriptorList;
    }

    @OnScheduled
    public void onScheduled(final ProcessContext context) {

    }

    @Override
    public void onTrigger(final ProcessContext context, final ProcessSession session) throws ProcessException {
        FlowFile flowFile = session.get();
        if (flowFile == null) {
            return;
        }

        try {
            String name = context.getProperty(propertyDescriptor).evaluateAttributeExpressions(flowFile).getValue();

            String result = "Hello " + name;
            session.putAttribute(flowFile, "result", result);

            try (OutputStream flowFileOutputStream = session.write(flowFile)) {
                flowFileOutputStream.write(result.getBytes(StandardCharsets.UTF_8));
            }

            session.transfer(flowFile, successRelations);
        } catch (IOException e) {
		        //IO Error processing error log
		        session.transfer(flowFile, failureRelations);
		    } catch (ProcessException e) {
				    // Process error log
		        getLogger().error("Processing error", e);
		        session.transfer(flowFile, failureRelations);
		    }
    }
} Build and deploy Build the project with Gradle: gradle build.
Find the generated .nar file in the target folder of your module.
Copy the .nar file to the lib folder of your NiFi installation. Screenshot of how the custom processor integrates seamlessly I hope this article was useful for you! Creating a custom processor for Apache NiFi allows you to customize it to meet the specific requirements of your project. By following the steps above, you will be able to develop and integrate a custom processor that will enhance the processing capabilities of your system. Apache NiFi is a powerful tool for automating data flows with a large number of built-in processors. However, sometimes there is a need for specific processors to handle unique requirements and data stores. In such cases, creating custom processors becomes a necessity. In this article, we will go through the steps to create a very simple custom processor for Apache NiFi. Setup and sources gradle setup gradle setup dependencies {
	compile "org.apache.nifi:nifi-api:*"
	compile "org.apache.nifi:nifi-utils:1.9.2"
	testCompile "org.apache.nifi:nifi-mock:1.9.2"
} dependencies {
	compile "org.apache.nifi:nifi-api:*"
	compile "org.apache.nifi:nifi-utils:1.9.2"
	testCompile "org.apache.nifi:nifi-mock:1.9.2"
} source of the custom processor source of the custom processor import org.apache.nifi.annotation.behavior.ReadsAttribute;
import org.apache.nifi.annotation.behavior.ReadsAttributes;
import org.apache.nifi.annotation.behavior.WritesAttribute;
import org.apache.nifi.annotation.behavior.WritesAttributes;
import org.apache.nifi.annotation.documentation.CapabilityDescription;
import org.apache.nifi.annotation.documentation.SeeAlso;
import org.apache.nifi.annotation.documentation.Tags;
import org.apache.nifi.annotation.lifecycle.OnScheduled;
import org.apache.nifi.components.PropertyDescriptor;
import org.apache.nifi.expression.ExpressionLanguageScope;
import org.apache.nifi.flowfile.FlowFile;
import org.apache.nifi.processor.*;
import org.apache.nifi.processor.exception.ProcessException;
import org.apache.nifi.processor.util.StandardValidators;

import java.io.OutputStream;
import java.nio.charset.StandardCharsets;
import java.util.*;

@Tags({"example"})
@CapabilityDescription("Hello World to output")
@SeeAlso({})
@ReadsAttributes({@ReadsAttribute(attribute = "", description = "")})
@WritesAttributes({@WritesAttribute(attribute = "", description = "")})
public class MyProcessor extends AbstractProcessor {

    public static final PropertyDescriptor propertyDescriptor = new PropertyDescriptor
            .Builder().name("name")
            .displayName("name")
            .description("Name to print")
            .required(true)
            .addValidator(StandardValidators.NON_EMPTY_VALIDATOR)
            .expressionLanguageSupported(ExpressionLanguageScope.FLOWFILE_ATTRIBUTES)
            .build();

    public static final Relationship successRelations = new Relationship.Builder()
            .name("success")
            .description("If everything is ok")
            .build();

    public static final Relationship failureRelations = new Relationship.Builder()
            .name("failure")
            .description("If something is wrong")
            .build();

    private List<PropertyDescriptor> descriptorList;

    private Set<Relationship> relationshipSet;

    @Override
    protected void init(final ProcessorInitializationContext context) {
        final List<PropertyDescriptor> descriptors = new ArrayList<PropertyDescriptor>();
        descriptors.add(propertyDescriptor);
        this.descriptorList = Collections.unmodifiableList(descriptors);

        final Set<Relationship> relationships = new HashSet<Relationship>();
        relationships.add(successRelations);
        relationships.add(failureRelations);
        this.relationshipSet = Collections.unmodifiableSet(relationships);
    }

    public Set<Relationship> getRelationshipSet() {
        return this.relationshipSet;
    }

    @Override
    public final List<PropertyDescriptor> getSupportedPropertyDescriptors() {
        return descriptorList;
    }

    @OnScheduled
    public void onScheduled(final ProcessContext context) {

    }

    @Override
    public void onTrigger(final ProcessContext context, final ProcessSession session) throws ProcessException {
        FlowFile flowFile = session.get();
        if (flowFile == null) {
            return;
        }

        try {
            String name = context.getProperty(propertyDescriptor).evaluateAttributeExpressions(flowFile).getValue();

            String result = "Hello " + name;
            session.putAttribute(flowFile, "result", result);

            try (OutputStream flowFileOutputStream = session.write(flowFile)) {
                flowFileOutputStream.write(result.getBytes(StandardCharsets.UTF_8));
            }

            session.transfer(flowFile, successRelations);
        } catch (IOException e) {
		        //IO Error processing error log
		        session.transfer(flowFile, failureRelations);
		    } catch (ProcessException e) {
				    // Process error log
		        getLogger().error("Processing error", e);
		        session.transfer(flowFile, failureRelations);
		    }
    }
} import org.apache.nifi.annotation.behavior.ReadsAttribute;
import org.apache.nifi.annotation.behavior.ReadsAttributes;
import org.apache.nifi.annotation.behavior.WritesAttribute;
import org.apache.nifi.annotation.behavior.WritesAttributes;
import org.apache.nifi.annotation.documentation.CapabilityDescription;
import org.apache.nifi.annotation.documentation.SeeAlso;
import org.apache.nifi.annotation.documentation.Tags;
import org.apache.nifi.annotation.lifecycle.OnScheduled;
import org.apache.nifi.components.PropertyDescriptor;
import org.apache.nifi.expression.ExpressionLanguageScope;
import org.apache.nifi.flowfile.FlowFile;
import org.apache.nifi.processor.*;
import org.apache.nifi.processor.exception.ProcessException;
import org.apache.nifi.processor.util.StandardValidators;

import java.io.OutputStream;
import java.nio.charset.StandardCharsets;
import java.util.*;

@Tags({"example"})
@CapabilityDescription("Hello World to output")
@SeeAlso({})
@ReadsAttributes({@ReadsAttribute(attribute = "", description = "")})
@WritesAttributes({@WritesAttribute(attribute = "", description = "")})
public class MyProcessor extends AbstractProcessor {

    public static final PropertyDescriptor propertyDescriptor = new PropertyDescriptor
            .Builder().name("name")
            .displayName("name")
            .description("Name to print")
            .required(true)
            .addValidator(StandardValidators.NON_EMPTY_VALIDATOR)
            .expressionLanguageSupported(ExpressionLanguageScope.FLOWFILE_ATTRIBUTES)
            .build();

    public static final Relationship successRelations = new Relationship.Builder()
            .name("success")
            .description("If everything is ok")
            .build();

    public static final Relationship failureRelations = new Relationship.Builder()
            .name("failure")
            .description("If something is wrong")
            .build();

    private List<PropertyDescriptor> descriptorList;

    private Set<Relationship> relationshipSet;

    @Override
    protected void init(final ProcessorInitializationContext context) {
        final List<PropertyDescriptor> descriptors = new ArrayList<PropertyDescriptor>();
        descriptors.add(propertyDescriptor);
        this.descriptorList = Collections.unmodifiableList(descriptors);

        final Set<Relationship> relationships = new HashSet<Relationship>();
        relationships.add(successRelations);
        relationships.add(failureRelations);
        this.relationshipSet = Collections.unmodifiableSet(relationships);
    }

    public Set<Relationship> getRelationshipSet() {
        return this.relationshipSet;
    }

    @Override
    public final List<PropertyDescriptor> getSupportedPropertyDescriptors() {
        return descriptorList;
    }

    @OnScheduled
    public void onScheduled(final ProcessContext context) {

    }

    @Override
    public void onTrigger(final ProcessContext context, final ProcessSession session) throws ProcessException {
        FlowFile flowFile = session.get();
        if (flowFile == null) {
            return;
        }

        try {
            String name = context.getProperty(propertyDescriptor).evaluateAttributeExpressions(flowFile).getValue();

            String result = "Hello " + name;
            session.putAttribute(flowFile, "result", result);

            try (OutputStream flowFileOutputStream = session.write(flowFile)) {
                flowFileOutputStream.write(result.getBytes(StandardCharsets.UTF_8));
            }

            session.transfer(flowFile, successRelations);
        } catch (IOException e) {
		        //IO Error processing error log
		        session.transfer(flowFile, failureRelations);
		    } catch (ProcessException e) {
				    // Process error log
		        getLogger().error("Processing error", e);
		        session.transfer(flowFile, failureRelations);
		    }
    }
} Build and deploy Build and deploy Build the project with Gradle: gradle build. Find the generated .nar file in the target folder of your module. Copy the .nar file to the lib folder of your NiFi installation. Build the project with Gradle: gradle build . gradle build Find the generated .nar file in the target folder of your module. .nar Copy the .nar file to the lib folder of your NiFi installation. .nar lib Screenshot of how the custom processor integrates seamlessly Screenshot of how the custom processor integrates seamlessly I hope this article was useful for you! Creating a custom processor for Apache NiFi allows you to customize it to meet the specific requirements of your project. By following the steps above, you will be able to develop and integrate a custom processor that will enhance the processing capabilities of your system.

Building a Simple Custom Processor With Apache Ni-Fi

Forensic Experts Accuse Craig Wright of Manipulating Evidence To Support His Satoshi Claims

Court Rules Craig Wright Definitely Isn't Satoshi Nakamoto

আদালতের নিয়ম ক্রেগ রাইট অবশ্যই সাতোশি নাকামোতো নন

Gericht entscheidet: Craig Wright ist definitiv nicht Satoshi Nakamoto

La corte dictamina que Craig Wright definitivamente no es Satoshi Nakamoto

Le tribunal décide que Craig Wright n'est définitivement pas Satoshi Nakamoto

कोर्ट ने फैसला सुनाया कि क्रेग राइट निश्चित रूप से सातोशी नाकामोतो नहीं हैं

裁判所はクレイグ・ライトが間違いなくサトシ・ナカモトではないと判決

법원 판결에 따르면 크레이그 라이트는 확실히 나카모토 사토시가 아니다

Tribunal decide que Craig Wright definitivamente não é Satoshi Nakamoto

Суд постановил, что Крейг Райт определенно не Сатоши Накамото

Mahkeme Kararı Craig Wright Kesinlikle Satoshi Nakamoto Değildir

Phán quyết của tòa án Craig Wright chắc chắn không phải là Satoshi Nakamoto

法院裁定 Craig Wright 绝对不是中本聪

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Developer Trust Relationships Establishing strong relationships with developers sets the stage for seamless global positioning. Some notable groups in the space include  4399, Huaxia Leyou, Beijing Haibi, Stars Interactive Entertainment, Shanghai Coolreal, Chengdu MUMU, and Beijing Aodun Network Technology.


Web3 Deployment Expertise
Creating and facilitating an environment for developers and games entering the Web3 space through access toessential tools such as wallet, swap, and token infrastructures enables seamless transitions and optimization of traffic performance and behavior across various game titles. One of the core challenges faced by web3 games is integrating into the broader gaming industry. The vision centers on creating a self-sustaining ecosystem where all participants — game developers, players, investors, and gaming platforms — are driven by more than just profit. However, it is impossible to ignore profit as a driver, and the gaming industry is among the top 10 most profitable industries globally, serving as a strong monetization terminal for the internet industry. Ideally, the next WeChat of web3 gaming would become a true global mini-games publisher, and combined with the intrinsic profitability of games with web3, they would ultimately elevate the overall web3 ecosystem and bring entertaining and profitable games and players into the space. PlaysOut’s platform and SDK solution tackles the profitability challenges faced by game developers and traffic providers worldwide, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to earn rewards for their effort and engagement with games. The profitability of games serves as the underlying support for PlaysOut, upon which web3 empowerment is built, amplifying the value of excellent products. PlaysOut is poised to revolutionize web3 gaming by fostering a thriving community through innovative developer and gamer tools. This focus on a healthy ecosystem will attract high-quality games and players while also engaging better with the existing audience. By setting a new standard for transitioning web2 games and building a unified platform, PlaysOut is on track to become a central force in the future of gaming, where the best of both worlds collide. About Jassem Osseiran Jassem ("J") is an experienced entrepreneur and operational investor based in London. With a deep understanding of global finance gained through his Economics degree at the University of San Francisco, Jassem began his career as a tech venture builder with Rocket Internet in New York. He then shifted his focus to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), managing media portfolios and founding startups tailored to the region. A sought-after advisor for high-growth brands and cutting-edge technology platforms, Jassem has orchestrated multiple successful exits, including a notable IPO on the London Stock Exchange. In 2020, he founded 611 Capital Investments, concentrating on investments, incubation, and market scalability across the EU, the Middle East, and Asia. Currently, Jassem is the founder and chief strategy officer of PlaysOut Technologies, spearheading the commercial framework for seamlessly integrating mini-games within super apps. This initiative represents a significant shift in the digital ecosystem, leveraging evolving Web3 technologies to unlock immense potential for mini-games in the digital space. Jassem remains a close advisor and partner to multiple global institutions and key opinion leaders. About PlaysOut PlaysOut is a globally oriented open platform for mini-programs that fully aligns with the Weixin Mini-Program framework. It provides SDK interfaces for super apps, offering a rich array of mini-program and mini-game content. Additionally, PlaysOut streamlines the integration process for developers, providing convenient tools and seamless access to mini-program and mini-game products. This story was distributed under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here. By Jassem Osseiran, Co-Founder of PlaysOut By Jassem Osseiran, Co-Founder of PlaysOut PlaysOut PlaysOut In the rapidly evolving landscape of gaming, industry veterans are aiming to bridge the gap between traditional web2 games and the burgeoning world of web3. Co-founded by industry veterans with extensive experience in both gaming and blockchain technology, PlaysOut's mission is to integrate mini-games into major traffic platforms, providing access to Web3 tools and making them available through popular messenger apps and other platforms with large user bases. This approach seeks to create a seamless gaming experience that leverages the strengths of both web2 and web3 environments. rapidly evolving landscape rapidly evolving landscape A Serious Technological Edge A Serious Technological Edge A Serious Technological Edge PlaysOut leverages a distinct technological framework that sets it apart from traditional platforms, providing easy access to games outside of H5/webview and standalone mobile games. Using a mini-game container technology, we’ve created a closed runtime environment. This approach enhances security through sandbox technology, ensuring that games run in an isolated and protected environment, enhancing security, and protecting both game developers and players from potential vulnerabilities and threats. By optimizing game resource preloading, PlaysOut significantly improves game loading speeds and enhances native capabilities. This results in a more seamless and responsive gaming experience. PlaysOut's focus on game performance optimization also leads to smoother graphics and a more enjoyable gameplay experience. This optimization allows mini-games to achieve near-native fluidity while maintaining the convenience and same accessibility of H5. The technological advancements enabled by PlaysOut allows mini-games to support medium to heavy games with rich content, providing a gaming experience that rivals standalone mobile games while retaining the user-friendliness of H5/webview platforms. It’s All About Your People It’s All About Your People It’s All About Your People The strength of PlaysOut lies in the combined expertise of its core team, which encompasses deep knowledge of both gaming and web3. The core team is highly skilled in Web3, having been active in the field since 2014 with over 10 years of industry experience. Our expertise covers a wide range of domains, including underlying public chains, DEX, cross-chain bridges, DeFi, GameFi, and NFTs. This team has both the technological and operational capabilities needed to navigate the complex Web3 landscape. The synergy of gaming and Web3 expertise at an S-tier level provides a solid foundation for PlaysOut's mission to create a world-class mini-game platform that bridges Web2 and Web3. With a diverse background in Technology, Venture Building, Finance, Web3, and Tencent technology, the technical team lead brings 20 years of experience in the gaming industry. Prior to joining Playsout, our team was responsible for the overall technical operations of Tencent's independent game studio and possesses technical capabilities at the level of all major game engines. Our profound understanding of the technical principles and architecture of WeChat mini-games, combined with a decade of experience in the Web3 environment, is a significant asset. In complete synergy with the technical team, the product operations team comes from major game companies such as Perfect World and SNK. The team product lead has 20 years of experience in the gaming industry and has served as Vice President of Distribution, launching over 25 international games. Partnerships Give the Ultimate Advantage Partnerships Give the Ultimate Advantage Partnerships Give the Ultimate Advantage PlaysOut's unique collaboration advantages further bolster its position in the market. With Tencent as a partner for mini-programs, PlaysOut secured status as the only overseas company to achieve this collaboration at several exclusive levels. China's vast market of over 400,000 WeChat mini-game developers, producing tens of thousands of mini-game products annually, presents significant opportunities for the space. The primary collaboration advantages for these developers are: Efficient Integration Advantage Independently developed mini-game container technology allows for seamless integration similar to WeChat mini-games. This ensures that mini-game products from the Chinese and Asian markets can be easily adapted and integrated into the PlaysOut platform, localized and deployed for global traffic access. Developer Trust Relationships Establishing strong relationships with developers sets the stage for seamless global positioning. Some notable groups in the space include  4399, Huaxia Leyou, Beijing Haibi, Stars Interactive Entertainment, Shanghai Coolreal, Chengdu MUMU, and Beijing Aodun Network Technology. Web3 Deployment Expertise
Creating and facilitating an environment for developers and games entering the Web3 space through access toessential tools such as wallet, swap, and token infrastructures enables seamless transitions and optimization of traffic performance and behavior across various game titles. Efficient Integration Advantage Independently developed mini-game container technology allows for seamless integration similar to WeChat mini-games. This ensures that mini-game products from the Chinese and Asian markets can be easily adapted and integrated into the PlaysOut platform, localized and deployed for global traffic access. Efficient Integration Advantage Independently developed mini-game container technology allows for seamless integration similar to WeChat mini-games. This ensures that mini-game products from the Chinese and Asian markets can be easily adapted and integrated into the PlaysOut platform, localized and deployed for global traffic access. Developer Trust Relationships Establishing strong relationships with developers sets the stage for seamless global positioning. Some notable groups in the space include  4399, Huaxia Leyou, Beijing Haibi, Stars Interactive Entertainment, Shanghai Coolreal, Chengdu MUMU, and Beijing Aodun Network Technology. Developer Trust Relationships Establishing strong relationships with developers sets the stage for seamless global positioning. Some notable groups in the space include  4399, Huaxia Leyou, Beijing Haibi, Stars Interactive Entertainment, Shanghai Coolreal, Chengdu MUMU, and Beijing Aodun Network Technology. Web3 Deployment Expertise
Creating and facilitating an environment for developers and games entering the Web3 space through access toessential tools such as wallet, swap, and token infrastructures enables seamless transitions and optimization of traffic performance and behavior across various game titles. Web3 Deployment Expertise
Creating and facilitating an environment for developers and games entering the Web3 space through access toessential tools such as wallet, swap, and token infrastructures enables seamless transitions and optimization of traffic performance and behavior across various game titles. One of the core challenges faced by web3 games is integrating into the broader gaming industry. The vision centers on creating a self-sustaining ecosystem where all participants — game developers, players, investors, and gaming platforms — are driven by more than just profit. However, it is impossible to ignore profit as a driver, and the gaming industry is among the top 10 most profitable industries globally, serving as a strong monetization terminal for the internet industry. Ideally, the next WeChat of web3 gaming would become a true global mini-games publisher, and combined with the intrinsic profitability of games with web3, they would ultimately elevate the overall web3 ecosystem and bring entertaining and profitable games and players into the space. PlaysOut’s platform and SDK solution tackles the profitability challenges faced by game developers and traffic providers worldwide, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to earn rewards for their effort and engagement with games. The profitability of games serves as the underlying support for PlaysOut, upon which web3 empowerment is built, amplifying the value of excellent products. PlaysOut is poised to revolutionize web3 gaming by fostering a thriving community through innovative developer and gamer tools. This focus on a healthy ecosystem will attract high-quality games and players while also engaging better with the existing audience. By setting a new standard for transitioning web2 games and building a unified platform, PlaysOut is on track to become a central force in the future of gaming, where the best of both worlds collide. About Jassem Osseiran About Jassem Osseiran About Jassem Osseiran Jassem ("J") is an experienced entrepreneur and operational investor based in London. With a deep understanding of global finance gained through his Economics degree at the University of San Francisco, Jassem began his career as a tech venture builder with Rocket Internet in New York. He then shifted his focus to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), managing media portfolios and founding startups tailored to the region. A sought-after advisor for high-growth brands and cutting-edge technology platforms, Jassem has orchestrated multiple successful exits, including a notable IPO on the London Stock Exchange. In 2020, he founded 611 Capital Investments, concentrating on investments, incubation, and market scalability across the EU, the Middle East, and Asia. Currently, Jassem is the founder and chief strategy officer of PlaysOut Technologies, spearheading the commercial framework for seamlessly integrating mini-games within super apps. This initiative represents a significant shift in the digital ecosystem, leveraging evolving Web3 technologies to unlock immense potential for mini-games in the digital space. Jassem remains a close advisor and partner to multiple global institutions and key opinion leaders. About PlaysOut About PlaysOut About PlaysOut PlaysOut is a globally oriented open platform for mini-programs that fully aligns with the Weixin Mini-Program framework. It provides SDK interfaces for super apps, offering a rich array of mini-program and mini-game content. Additionally, PlaysOut streamlines the integration process for developers, providing convenient tools and seamless access to mini-program and mini-game products. PlaysOut PlaysOut This story was distributed under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here. This story was distributed under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here . here here

PlaysOut: Bridging Worlds, One Mini-Game at a Time

প্লেসআউট: ব্রিজিং ওয়ার্ল্ডস, এক সময়ে একটি মিনি-গেম

PlaysOut: Welten verbinden, ein Minispiel nach dem anderen

PlaysOut: Uniendo mundos, un minijuego a la vez

PlaysOut : Bridging Worlds, un mini-jeu à la fois

प्लेज़आउट: ब्रिजिंग वर्ल्ड्स, एक समय में एक मिनी-गेम

PlaysOut: ミニゲームで世界をつなぐ

PlaysOut: 세계 연결, 한 번에 하나의 미니 게임

PlaysOut: unindo mundos, um minijogo de cada vez

PlaysOut: соединяя миры, по одной мини-игре за раз

PlaysOut: Dünyalar Arasında Köprü Kurmak, Her Seferinde Bir Mini Oyun

PlaysOut: Cầu nối các thế giới, mỗi lần một trò chơi nhỏ

PlaysOut：连接世界，每次玩一款迷你游戏

Imagine the ability to understand your pet. Wouldn’t it be helpful to understand our pet’s needs and what they want when they approach us and look at us inquisitively? Wouldn’t it be great to have a smart system to help us manage our pet’s feeding schedule, litter box, and daily walks – all designed to enhance pet care, provide peace of mind for pet owners, and improve the overall well-being of our pets? There’s no better time than the present to explore the technologies we have available to us today and see what existing systems can help us in this regard. There are automatic feeders, self-cleaning litter boxes, and all sorts of alarms and reminders that help us remember when to walk our pets. Some devices can even be controlled via smartphone apps. Smart pet collars can now come with GPS tracking, activity monitoring, and health tracking features. Interactive toys, like the iFetch or Petcube Bites, are designed to keep pets entertained and mentally stimulated. These toys can dispense treats, be controlled remotely, and have various play modes. Smart pet doors can be programmed to allow only certain pets in and out, keep out unwanted animals, and can also be controlled via a smartphone app. AI pet temperature control systems can help maintain a comfortable temperature for pets in outdoor shelters or indoor spaces, providing owners with one less thing to worry about. Some believe that while there are benefits to AI and technology helping to manage our pets, there are also dangers that need to be addressed. According to a recent article by author Sydney Page in the Washington Post, “Although many new pet products show promise for improving health, safety and quality of life, AI is fraught with possible dangers. Beyond privacy and ethical concerns, experts caution advanced technologies could splinter the cherished bond between humans and animals.” In other words, some people worry that relying too much on technology for pet care can lead to reduced human interaction and attention, which are essential for a pet's emotional and social well-being. This is a real concern and should not be readily dismissed. Concerns over privacy and data security, as briefly mentioned by Page, are also serious. Many pet technologies, such as smart collars and pet cameras, collect and transmit data, raising concerns about how this data is used, stored, and protected. Regarding automatic food and water dispensers and litter boxes, there is always the risk that these and other smart devices could malfunction, potentially leading to missed feeding, unclean environments, or inaccurate health monitoring. Many pet technologies require a stable power source and internet connectivity. Power outages or connectivity issues could render these devices useless. Obviously, any type of malfunction would be unhealthy and even potentially dangerous for our pets. However, AI, in general, could, in fact, help us with remote monitoring as two-way communication allows owners to check on their pets and interact with them. AI also has the ability to analyze behavior to alert owners of any unusual activities. With AI data, our pet’s veterinarian could automatically and remotely diagnose any existing issues. As AI technology progresses, it will be easier to track the health of our pets, care for them while we are away, and by helping us better understand our pets, help us enhance our relationship with them. Imagine the ability to understand your pet. Wouldn’t it be helpful to understand our pet’s needs and what they want when they approach us and look at us inquisitively? Wouldn’t it be great to have a smart system to help us manage our pet’s feeding schedule, litter box, and daily walks – all designed to enhance pet care, provide peace of mind for pet owners, and improve the overall well-being of our pets? There’s no better time than the present to explore the technologies we have available to us today and see what existing systems can help us in this regard. There are automatic feeders, self-cleaning litter boxes, and all sorts of alarms and reminders that help us remember when to walk our pets. Some devices can even be controlled via smartphone apps. Smart pet collars can now come with GPS tracking, activity monitoring, and health tracking features. Interactive toys, like the iFetch or Petcube Bites , are designed to keep pets entertained and mentally stimulated. These toys can dispense treats, be controlled remotely, and have various play modes. iFetch Petcube Bites Smart pet doors can be programmed to allow only certain pets in and out, keep out unwanted animals, and can also be controlled via a smartphone app. AI pet temperature control systems can help maintain a comfortable temperature for pets in outdoor shelters or indoor spaces, providing owners with one less thing to worry about. Some believe that while there are benefits to AI and technology helping to manage our pets, there are also dangers that need to be addressed. Some believe According to a recent article by author Sydney Page in the Washington Post , “Although many new pet products show promise for improving health, safety and quality of life, AI is fraught with possible dangers. Beyond privacy and ethical concerns , experts caution advanced technologies could splinter the cherished bond between humans and animals.” Washington Post privacy and ethical concerns In other words, some people worry that relying too much on technology for pet care can lead to reduced human interaction and attention, which are essential for a pet's emotional and social well-being. This is a real concern and should not be readily dismissed. Concerns over privacy and data security, as briefly mentioned by Page, are also serious. Many pet technologies , such as smart collars and pet cameras, collect and transmit data, raising concerns about how this data is used, stored, and protected. Many pet technologies Regarding automatic food and water dispensers and litter boxes, there is always the risk that these and other smart devices could malfunction, potentially leading to missed feeding, unclean environments, or inaccurate health monitoring. Many pet technologies require a stable power source and internet connectivity. Power outages or connectivity issues could render these devices useless. Obviously, any type of malfunction would be unhealthy and even potentially dangerous for our pets. However, AI, in general, could, in fact, help us with remote monitoring as two-way communication allows owners to check on their pets and interact with them. AI also has the ability to analyze behavior to alert owners of any unusual activities. With AI data, our pet’s veterinarian could automatically and remotely diagnose any existing issues. As AI technology progresses, it will be easier to track the health of our pets, care for them while we are away, and by helping us better understand our pets, help us enhance our relationship with them.

Could AI Help Or Harm Our Pets? 

Facebook. Where do I even begin with this colossal junkyard of a platform? It's like someone took the concept of social networking and doused it in a vat of incompetence. Let's talk about how Facebook has managed to mess up beyond all common sense. Firstly, their idea of content moderation seems to be more about randomly throwing darts at a board than actually using any sort of coherent logic. Legitimate posts in perfectly innocuous groups are being whisked away into the digital ether while spam proliferates like a disease. Seriously, how does a post about genuine advice or a thoughtful discussion get flagged and removed, but the umpteenth spammy post for shady sunglasses or miracle weight loss pills in totally irrelevant groups get a free pass? It's like Facebook has an algorithm that's not just broken but actively malicious. Facebook cares more about profit margins than the user experience. Instead of fostering a community where people can share meaningful ideas and connect on a genuine level, they've turned it into a virtual junkyard where the loudest, most obnoxious, spammy advertisers and paid-to-post parasites reign supreme. What happened to valuing quality over quantity? Now, it's all about how many eyeballs they can shove in front of spammy URL posts or advertisements, regardless of whether those eyeballs are seeing something worthwhile or utter garbage. It's a race to the bottom where meaningful content is drowned out by an endless barrage of clickbait. And let's not forget the privacy nightmares. Facebook has more tentacles in your personal life than an overbearing mother-in-law. They track your every move, every click, every like, and probably your wet dreams if they could. Remember when Facebook was caught red-handed with plans to sell user data and received support from Facebook’s most senior executives, including CEO Mark Zuckerberg and chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg? Yeah, that happened, and somehow, we're all still here, feeding the beast with our personal information. According to approximately 4,000 pages of leaked internal documents obtained by NBC News, Zuckerberg allegedly supervised strategies aimed at centralizing the social network's influence and stifling competitors by using user data as leverage. This occurred despite public assurances from the company about protecting user data. The documents primarily cover the years 2011 to 2015. Facebook’s (Meta) latest spam joke Case in point: I joined a Facebook group dedicated to blogging and guest posting. Perfect, right? Wrong. I posted a meticulously crafted message with a URL, offering insightful tips on how to craft a perfect guest post. What did Facebook do? They promptly removed my post, citing some obscure community guideline violation. Meanwhile, the same group was inundated with spam posts about irrelevant topics, worthless websites, and other scammers, hawked by individuals paid to spread digital garbage like confetti at a clown convention. Facebook has lost its way. Digital Nonsense It's crystal clear that Facebook has lost its way. They seem more interested in padding their profits than ensuring a quality user experience. Maybe they're scrimping on competent programmers because their algorithms can't tell the difference between genuine content and spammy trash. There are better options out there, folks. Platforms that actually give a damn about quality and fairness. They know how to handle spam: swiftly and decisively, with bans and suspensions flying like justice from a vigilant sheriff. Meanwhile, Facebook twiddles its thumbs, letting the spammers run amok like unruly toddlers in a toy store. It's time for a change It's time for a change. Governments should consider banning this digital travesty of a platform. We deserve better. We deserve platforms that respect our time, our data, and our intelligence. Facebook had its chance. It's time to let it fade into irrelevance, like the distant memory of a regrettable haircut or Myspace. Facebook could have been a force for good - Instead, it’s a spam-loving machine The saddest part is that Facebook could have been a force for good. It could have been a platform where people from all walks of life could come together, share ideas, and foster genuine connections. Instead, it's a bloated, soulless husk of what it could have been—a place where spam rules and meaningful interaction is a rare gem buried under layers of digital detritus. Facebook is a joke Facebook is a joke—a sad, outdated relic in the age of superior social media alternatives. Let's move on, shall we? There's a whole world of digital connectivity out there, waiting for us to embrace platforms that actually value what matters. Facebook's love affair with scammers Facebook's love affair with scammers is a textbook example of corporate greed overshadowing ethical responsibility. They don't just turn a blind eye to scammers; they roll out the red carpet for them. It's like they have a special VIP section reserved for shady operators peddling everything from fake diplomas, get-rich-quick schemes, dodgy products and digital services. It's like they're saying, "Scam away, folks! Just make sure the ad revenue keeps flowing." They rake in cash hand over fist while unsuspecting users fall victim to schemes that would make even the most seasoned con artist blush. Facebook doesn't care. And the best part? Facebook doesn't care. They're too busy counting their ill-gotten gains to bother with pesky details like vetting advertisers or ensuring the legitimacy of promoted services. Who cares if someone's promoting a Ponzi scheme or selling snake oil disguised as miracle cures? Certainly not Facebook, as long as those sweet advertising dollars keep pouring in. Facebook's revenue - Willful ignorance Let's face it: a substantial chunk of Facebook's revenue likely comes from scammers. I mean, do they even bother to check? The obvious answer is no. It's the digital equivalent of renting out billboard space to a carnival barker without asking what's under the tent. They're complicit, whether through negligence or willful ignorance. So, while the rest of us navigate the internet with caution, Facebook gleefully lines its pockets with ad click money earned from the misfortune of others. It's a disgrace, a betrayal of trust, and a stark reminder that when it comes to ethics, Facebook is MIA. Facebook's laissez-faire attitude towards scammy and spammy advertisers is not just irresponsible—it's reprehensible. They owe their users better. They owe the digital community better. It’s time our governments finally put a stop to this mayhem. Hence why I have decided to start my own movement, a reporting agency that finds, responds to and reports every scam we come across. Then, provide a database every month to my national government that reflects the reported scams Meta refuses to remove after being reported. A visionary will emerge - Sooner than you think! Someday, a visionary will emerge—someone smarter, bolder, and more ethical than Zuckerberg and his cohort of profit-driven enablers. This visionary will revolutionize social media, leaving Facebook (or Meta, as they now call it) in the dust. (Watch this space) Picture this: a platform where authenticity reigns supreme. Only real people, genuine advertisers, and vetted content are allowed. No more scams, no more clickbait, no more shady dealings. It's a place where integrity is not just a buzzword but a guiding principle. This new social media titan will prioritize user safety and privacy above all else. Children will be protected, personal data will be guarded like a treasure, and transparency will be the cornerstone of every interaction. Imagine a digital space where users can connect, share, and thrive without fear of exploitation or deception. And yes, this platform will make money. But unlike Facebook, its success won't come at the expense of its users' trust. It will be a fair exchange where value is delivered without compromising principles. Advertising will be relevant and respectful, enhancing the user experience rather than detracting from it.  It’s coming, believe me. Maybe sooner than you think. Meta, beware. The winds of change are blowing, and it's only a matter of time until you become the next Myspace—a relic of a bygone era. The future belongs to those who innovate with integrity and prioritize the well-being of their community. So, brace yourself because the revolution is coming, and when it arrives, the world will finally have a social media platform worthy of its users. So, Facebook, if you're listening (which you probably are because, let's face it, you're always listening), get your act together. Clean up your act. Start valuing quality content and user experience over your bottom line driven by spam and scams. Stop treating us like commodities to be sold to the highest bidder. Until then, I'll be over here, trying to salvage what's left of my faith in social media. And maybe, just maybe, hoping for a platform that actually gives a damn about its legitimate users instead of spammers and scammers. It's time they cleaned up their act and started prioritizing integrity over profit, and governments start handing out major penalties Until then, caveat emptor: let the buyer beware, especially when it comes to anything Facebook promotes on its junkyard of depict, spam and filth. Facebook. Where do I even begin with this colossal junkyard of a platform? It's like someone took the concept of social networking and doused it in a vat of incompetence. Let's talk about how Facebook has managed to mess up beyond all common sense. Firstly, their idea of content moderation seems to be more about randomly throwing darts at a board than actually using any sort of coherent logic. Legitimate posts in perfectly innocuous groups are being whisked away into the digital ether while spam proliferates like a disease. Seriously, how does a post about genuine advice or a thoughtful discussion get flagged and removed, but the umpteenth spammy post for shady sunglasses or miracle weight loss pills in totally irrelevant groups get a free pass? It's like Facebook has an algorithm that's not just broken but actively malicious. Facebook cares more about profit margins than the user experience. Instead of fostering a community where people can share meaningful ideas and connect on a genuine level, they've turned it into a virtual junkyard where the loudest, most obnoxious, spammy advertisers and paid-to-post parasites reign supreme. What happened to valuing quality over quantity? Now, it's all about how many eyeballs they can shove in front of spammy URL posts or advertisements, regardless of whether those eyeballs are seeing something worthwhile or utter garbage. It's a race to the bottom where meaningful content is drowned out by an endless barrage of clickbait. And let's not forget the privacy nightmares. Facebook has more tentacles in your personal life than an overbearing mother-in-law. They track your every move, every click, every like, and probably your wet dreams if they could. Remember when Facebook was caught red-handed with plans to sell user data and received support from Facebook’s most senior executives, including CEO Mark Zuckerberg and chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg? Yeah, that happened, and somehow, we're all still here, feeding the beast with our personal information. plans to sell user data According to approximately 4,000 pages of leaked internal documents obtained by NBC News, Zuckerberg allegedly supervised strategies aimed at centralizing the social network's influence and stifling competitors by using user data as leverage. This occurred despite public assurances from the company about protecting user data. The documents primarily cover the years 2011 to 2015. Facebook’s (Meta) latest spam joke Case in point: I joined a Facebook group dedicated to blogging and guest posting. Perfect, right? Wrong. I posted a meticulously crafted message with a URL, offering insightful tips on how to craft a perfect guest post . guest post What did Facebook do? What did Facebook do? They promptly removed my post, citing some obscure community guideline violation. Meanwhile, the same group was inundated with spam posts about irrelevant topics, worthless websites, and other scammers , hawked by individuals paid to spread digital garbage like confetti at a clown convention. spam posts other scammers Facebook has lost its way. Digital Nonsense It's crystal clear that Facebook has lost its way. They seem more interested in padding their profits than ensuring a quality user experience. Maybe they're scrimping on competent programmers because their algorithms can't tell the difference between genuine content and spammy trash. There are better options out there, folks. Platforms that actually give a damn about quality and fairness. They know how to handle spam: swiftly and decisively, with bans and suspensions flying like justice from a vigilant sheriff. Meanwhile, Facebook twiddles its thumbs, letting the spammers run amok like unruly toddlers in a toy store. It's time for a change It's time for a change. Governments should consider banning this digital travesty of a platform. We deserve better. We deserve platforms that respect our time, our data, and our intelligence. Facebook had its chance. It's time to let it fade into irrelevance, like the distant memory of a regrettable haircut or Myspace. Facebook could have been a force for good - Instead, it’s a spam-loving machine Facebook could have been a force for good - Instead, it’s a spam-loving machine The saddest part is that Facebook could have been a force for good. It could have been a platform where people from all walks of life could come together, share ideas, and foster genuine connections. Instead, it's a bloated, soulless husk of what it could have been—a place where spam rules and meaningful interaction is a rare gem buried under layers of digital detritus. Facebook Facebook is a joke Facebook is a joke—a sad, outdated relic in the age of superior social media alternatives. Let's move on, shall we? There's a whole world of digital connectivity out there, waiting for us to embrace platforms that actually value what matters. Facebook's love affair with scammers Facebook's love affair with scammers is a textbook example of corporate greed overshadowing ethical responsibility. They don't just turn a blind eye to scammers; they roll out the red carpet for them. It's like they have a special VIP section reserved for shady operators peddling everything from fake diplomas, get-rich-quick schemes, dodgy products and digital services. love affair with scammers shady operators fake It's like they're saying, "Scam away, folks! Just make sure the ad revenue keeps flowing." They rake in cash hand over fist while unsuspecting users fall victim to schemes that would make even the most seasoned con artist blush. Facebook doesn't care. And the best part? Facebook doesn't care. They're too busy counting their ill-gotten gains to bother with pesky details like vetting advertisers or ensuring the legitimacy of promoted services. Who cares if someone's promoting a Ponzi scheme or selling snake oil disguised as miracle cures? Certainly not Facebook, as long as those sweet advertising dollars keep pouring in. Facebook's revenue - Willful ignorance Let's face it: a substantial chunk of Facebook's revenue likely comes from scammers. I mean, do they even bother to check? The obvious answer is no. It's the digital equivalent of renting out billboard space to a carnival barker without asking what's under the tent. They're complicit, whether through negligence or willful ignorance. So, while the rest of us navigate the internet with caution, Facebook gleefully lines its pockets with ad click money earned from the misfortune of others. It's a disgrace, a betrayal of trust, and a stark reminder that when it comes to ethics, Facebook is MIA. Facebook's laissez-faire attitude towards scammy and spammy advertisers is not just irresponsible—it's reprehensible. They owe their users better. They owe the digital community better. It’s time our governments finally put a stop to this mayhem. Hence why I have decided to start my own movement, a reporting agency that finds, responds to and reports every scam we come across. Then, provide a database every month to my national government that reflects the reported scams Meta refuses to remove after being reported. the reported scams A visionary will emerge - Sooner than you think! Someday, a visionary will emerge—someone smarter, bolder, and more ethical than Zuckerberg and his cohort of profit-driven enablers. This visionary will revolutionize social media, leaving Facebook (or Meta, as they now call it) in the dust. (Watch this space) Picture this: a platform where authenticity reigns supreme. Only real people, genuine advertisers, and vetted content are allowed. No more scams, no more clickbait, no more shady dealings. It's a place where integrity is not just a buzzword but a guiding principle. authenticity content This new social media titan will prioritize user safety and privacy above all else. Children will be protected, personal data will be guarded like a treasure, and transparency will be the cornerstone of every interaction. Imagine a digital space where users can connect, share, and thrive without fear of exploitation or deception. And yes, this platform will make money. But unlike Facebook, its success won't come at the expense of its users' trust. It will be a fair exchange where value is delivered without compromising principles. Advertising will be relevant and respectful, enhancing the user experience rather than detracting from it.  It’s coming, believe me. Maybe sooner than you think. Meta, beware. The winds of change are blowing, and it's only a matter of time until you become the next Myspace—a relic of a bygone era. The future belongs to those who innovate with integrity and prioritize the well-being of their community. So, brace yourself because the revolution is coming, and when it arrives, the world will finally have a social media platform worthy of its users. So, Facebook, if you're listening (which you probably are because, let's face it, you're always listening), get your act together. Clean up your act. Start valuing quality content and user experience over your bottom line driven by spam and scams. Stop treating us like commodities to be sold to the highest bidder. Until then, I'll be over here, trying to salvage what's left of my faith in social media. And maybe, just maybe, hoping for a platform that actually gives a damn about its legitimate users instead of spammers and scammers. It's time they cleaned up their act and started prioritizing integrity over profit, and governments start handing out major penalties Until then, caveat emptor: let the buyer beware, especially when it comes to anything Facebook promotes on its junkyard of depict, spam and filth.

Facebook Has Managed To Mess Up Beyond All Common Sense. A Social Media Nightmare 

Golden Celestial Ratio (GCR): A Comprehensive Guide to the Divine Ecosystem

গোল্ডেন সেলেস্টিয়াল রেশিও (GCR): ডিভাইন ইকোসিস্টেমের একটি ব্যাপক নির্দেশিকা

Golden Celestial Ratio (GCR): Ein umfassender Leitfaden zum göttlichen Ökosystem

Proporción áurea celestial (GCR): una guía completa del ecosistema divino

Ratio Céleste Doré (GCR) : Un guide complet de l'écosystème divin

स्वर्णिम आकाशीय अनुपात (जीसीआर): दिव्य पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र के लिए एक व्यापक मार्गदर्शिका

黄金比（GCR）：神の生態系への総合ガイド

황금 천체 비율(GCR): 신성한 생태계에 대한 종합 가이드

Proporção Celestial Áurea (GCR): Um Guia Abrangente para o Ecossistema Divino

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Hiring virtual assistants is a growing trend in today’s digital age. They offer businesses a flexible, cost-effective solution to managing tasks and streamlining operations. Effective communication with virtual assistants enhances productivity and ensures successful collaboration. By leveraging secure communication practices, you protect sensitive information and foster a more efficient working relationship. Clear, consistent dialogue helps align expectations, minimizes misunderstandings, and allows virtual assistants to perform their duties effectively. These benefits contribute to the overall success of your projects and business goals. 1. Use secure file-sharing solutions. Using insecure file-sharing methods poses significant risks, as cybercriminals can easily intercept and access sensitive data. In 2024, there was a 71% increase in cyberattacks leveraging stolen or compromised credentials, highlighting the urgency of secure file-sharing practices. Always use encrypted file-sharing solutions to protect your data. Set strict access permissions, regularly update passwords and implement two-factor authentication to add an extra layer of security. These best practices ensure your files remain secure and only accessible to authorized personnel. 2. Establish clear data access policies Defining what data your virtual assistants can access is crucial for maintaining security and protecting sensitive information. By setting up precise access controls and permissions, you ensure these assistants only interact with the data necessary for their tasks. Implementing role-based access control is an effective strategy to limit data exposure because it assigns permissions based on each assistant's specific roles and responsibilities. This way, you minimize the risk of unauthorized access and potential data breaches. Regularly reviewing and updating these permissions ensures your data remains secure and your assistants can work efficiently within the boundaries of their roles. 3. Utilize secure communication channels Encrypted messaging apps and secure email services are vital in today’s digital age. Scammers frequently exploit digital spaces, which leads to trusting buyers losing hundreds of thousands of dollars over the past year alone. These tools protect against data breaches and unauthorized access by ensuring your messages are encrypted and secure from prying eyes. Using platforms like Signal for messaging or ProtonMail for email adds an essential layer of security to your interactions. It also safeguards your sensitive information from potential cyberthreats. This proactive approach helps you maintain privacy and keeps communications confidential and secure. 4. Regularly update and patch software Outdated software poses significant risks, as it often contains vulnerabilities cybercriminals can exploit, leading to data breaches and unauthorized access. Keeping your communication tools and devices up-to-date is crucial for maintaining security because updates and patches fix these vulnerabilities and enhance overall protection. Enabling automatic updates in your device settings and using reliable patch management software can automate updates and patches. This step minimizes the risk of security gaps and lets you focus on your work without worrying about potential cyberthreats. 5. Provide cybersecurity training for virtual assistants Educating your virtual assistants on cybersecurity best practices is crucial, as insider threats have become a major concern. In fact, 30% of chief information security officers cited them as a significant cybersecurity threat in 2023. Training your virtual assistants can significantly reduce the risk of accidental data breaches and unauthorized access. Key topics to cover in training include recognizing phishing attempts, managing strong passwords, securely handling sensitive information and understanding the importance of regular software updates. This education empowers virtual assistants to act as a first line of defense. It ensures your business remains secure and protected from internal and external threats. 6. Implement two-factor authentication Enhancing security for accessing shared tools and documents is essential, especially considering data compromises affected over 350 million individuals in 2023. Implementing strong security measures — such as multifactor authentication and strict access controls — adds an extra layer of protection to prevent unauthorized access. This practice safeguards your sensitive information and ensures that only authorized personnel can access critical tools and documents. Reviewing and updating these security measures helps maintain a robust defense against potential breaches, providing peace of mind that your data remains secure. 7. Monitor and audit communication activities Monitoring communication channels for suspicious activities is vital to safeguarding your business against potential security threats. Tools and methods like audit logs and real-time monitoring software allow you to track and analyze communication logs effectively. Reviewing these logs can quickly identify and respond to unusual or unauthorized activities. Best practices include having a clear incident response plan, training your team on handling breaches and promptly addressing detected issues to mitigate damage. These efforts ensure you maintain a secure communication environment and protect sensitive data. Building strong relationships through continuous communication improvement Continuous improvement in communication is crucial for building a solid working relationship with your virtual assistants. It ensures clarity and efficiency in your interactions. Regularly seeking feedback and adjusting communication strategies can foster trust and enhance collaboration, driving better results. Hiring virtual assistants is a growing trend in today’s digital age. They offer businesses a flexible, cost-effective solution to managing tasks and streamlining operations. Effective communication with virtual assistants enhances productivity and ensures successful collaboration. By leveraging secure communication practices, you protect sensitive information and foster a more efficient working relationship. Clear, consistent dialogue helps align expectations, minimizes misunderstandings, and allows virtual assistants to perform their duties effectively. These benefits contribute to the overall success of your projects and business goals. 1. Use secure file-sharing solutions. 1. Use secure file-sharing solutions. Using insecure file-sharing methods poses significant risks, as cybercriminals can easily intercept and access sensitive data. In 2024, there was a 71% increase in cyberattacks leveraging stolen or compromised credentials, highlighting the urgency of secure file-sharing practices. a 71% increase in cyberattacks a 71% increase in cyberattacks Always use encrypted file-sharing solutions to protect your data. Set strict access permissions, regularly update passwords and implement two-factor authentication to add an extra layer of security. These best practices ensure your files remain secure and only accessible to authorized personnel. 2. Establish clear data access policies 2. Establish clear data access policies Defining what data your virtual assistants can access is crucial for maintaining security and protecting sensitive information. By setting up precise access controls and permissions, you ensure these assistants only interact with the data necessary for their tasks. Implementing role-based access control is an effective strategy to limit data exposure because it assigns permissions based on each assistant's specific roles and responsibilities. This way, you minimize the risk of unauthorized access and potential data breaches. Regularly reviewing and updating these permissions ensures your data remains secure and your assistants can work efficiently within the boundaries of their roles. 3. Utilize secure communication channels 3. Utilize secure communication channels Encrypted messaging apps and secure email services are vital in today’s digital age. Scammers frequently exploit digital spaces, which leads to trusting buyers losing hundreds of thousands of dollars over the past year alone. These tools protect against data breaches and unauthorized access by ensuring your messages are encrypted and secure from prying eyes. losing hundreds of thousands of dollars losing hundreds of thousands of dollars Using platforms like Signal for messaging or ProtonMail for email adds an essential layer of security to your interactions. It also safeguards your sensitive information from potential cyberthreats. This proactive approach helps you maintain privacy and keeps communications confidential and secure. 4. Regularly update and patch software 4. Regularly update and patch software Outdated software poses significant risks, as it often contains vulnerabilities cybercriminals can exploit, leading to data breaches and unauthorized access. Keeping your communication tools and devices up-to-date is crucial for maintaining security because updates and patches fix these vulnerabilities and enhance overall protection. Enabling automatic updates in your device settings and using reliable patch management software can automate updates and patches. This step minimizes the risk of security gaps and lets you focus on your work without worrying about potential cyberthreats. 5. Provide cybersecurity training for virtual assistants 5. Provide cybersecurity training for virtual assistants Educating your virtual assistants on cybersecurity best practices is crucial, as insider threats have become a major concern. In fact, 30% of chief information security officers cited them as a significant cybersecurity threat in 2023. Training your virtual assistants can significantly reduce the risk of accidental data breaches and unauthorized access. 30% of chief information security officers 30% of chief information security officers Key topics to cover in training include recognizing phishing attempts, managing strong passwords, securely handling sensitive information and understanding the importance of regular software updates. This education empowers virtual assistants to act as a first line of defense. It ensures your business remains secure and protected from internal and external threats. 6. Implement two-factor authentication 6. Implement two-factor authentication Enhancing security for accessing shared tools and documents is essential, especially considering data compromises affected over 350 million individuals in 2023. Implementing strong security measures — such as multifactor authentication and strict access controls — adds an extra layer of protection to prevent unauthorized access. affected over 350 million individuals affected over 350 million individuals This practice safeguards your sensitive information and ensures that only authorized personnel can access critical tools and documents. Reviewing and updating these security measures helps maintain a robust defense against potential breaches, providing peace of mind that your data remains secure. 7. Monitor and audit communication activities 7. Monitor and audit communication activities Monitoring communication channels for suspicious activities is vital to safeguarding your business against potential security threats. Tools and methods like audit logs and real-time monitoring software allow you to track and analyze communication logs effectively. Reviewing these logs can quickly identify and respond to unusual or unauthorized activities. Best practices include having a clear incident response plan, training your team on handling breaches and promptly addressing detected issues to mitigate damage. These efforts ensure you maintain a secure communication environment and protect sensitive data. Building strong relationships through continuous communication improvement Building strong relationships through continuous communication improvement Continuous improvement in communication is crucial for building a solid working relationship with your virtual assistants. It ensures clarity and efficiency in your interactions. Regularly seeking feedback and adjusting communication strategies can foster trust and enhance collaboration, driving better results.

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UMG Recordings, Inc. v. Verizon Communications Inc., Court Filing, retrieved on January 29, 2024, is part of HackerNoon’s Legal PDF Series. YYou can jump to any part of this filing here. This part is 9 of 11. Count II – Vicarious Infringement 97. Plaintiffs repeat and re-allege each and every allegation contained in paragraphs 1 through 84 as if fully set forth herein. 98. Plaintiffs own or exercise exclusive control over rights in the sound recordings listed in Exhibit A, which represent an illustrative and non-exhaustive list of Plaintiffs’ works infringed by Verizon’s subscribers. All of the sound recordings listed on Exhibit A have been duly registered with the U.S. Copyright Office or, for sound recordings fixed before February 15, 1972, submitted to and publicly indexed by the U.S. Copyright Office pursuant to 17 U.S.C. § 1401. 99. Verizon’s subscribers, using Internet access and services provided by Verizon, have unlawfully and without authorization reproduced and distributed via BitTorrent thousands of Plaintiffs’ sound recordings, including those listed on Exhibit A and many others. 100. The foregoing activity by Verizon’s subscribers constitutes direct infringement in violation of the Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. §§ 106 and 501, et seq. and the Music Modernization Act, 17 U.S.C. § 1401. 101. Verizon is liable as a vicarious infringer for the direct infringements described above. 102. Verizon has the legal and practical right and ability to supervise and control the infringing activities that occur through the use of its network, including through the enforcement of its AUP and its Copyright Infringement/Repeat Infringer Policy. 103. At all relevant times, Verizon has had a financial interest in, and derived direct financial benefit from, the infringing use of its network. Verizon has derived an obvious and direct financial benefit from its customers’ infringement. The ability to use Verizon’s high-speed Internet network and facilities to illegally download Plaintiffs’ works has served to draw, maintain, and generate higher fees from paying subscribers to Verizon’s service. Among other financial benefits, by failing to terminate the accounts of specific repeat infringers known to Verizon, Verizon has profited from illicit revenue through user subscription fees that it would not have otherwise received from repeat infringers and by drawing new subscribers to Verizon’s services for the purpose of illegally downloading and distributing protected works. The specific infringing subscribers identified in Plaintiffs’ notices, including the particularly egregious infringers identified herein, knew Verizon would not terminate their accounts despite receiving multiple notices identifying them as infringers, and they remained Verizon subscribers to continue illegally downloading and distributing Plaintiffs’ works. 104. Verizon is vicariously liable for the unlawful reproduction and distribution of Plaintiffs’ works, including but not limited to those listed on Exhibit A, in violation of Plaintiffs’ exclusive rights under the copyright laws of the United States. 105. Each infringement of Plaintiffs’ sound recordings constitutes a separate and distinct act of infringement. Plaintiffs’ claims of infringement against Verizon are timely because they all fall within the Copyright Act’s statute of limitations set forth at 17 U.S.C. § 507, as extended by a tolling agreement between the parties. 106. The foregoing acts of infringement by Verizon have been willful, intentional, and purposeful, in disregard of Plaintiffs’ rights. Indeed, the sound recordings listed on Exhibit A represent a non-exhaustive list of works infringed by Verizon’s subscribers after those particular subscribers were identified to Verizon in multiple prior infringement notices. 107. As a direct and proximate result of Verizon’s willful infringement of Plaintiffs’ copyrights and other exclusive rights, Plaintiffs are entitled to statutory damages, pursuant to 17 U.S.C. § 504(c), in an amount of up to $150,000 with respect to each work infringed. Alternatively, at Plaintiffs’ election, Plaintiffs shall be entitled to their actual damages pursuant to 17 U.S.C. § 504(b), including Verizon’s profits from the infringements, as will be proven at trial. 108. Plaintiffs are also entitled to their attorneys’ fees and full costs pursuant to 17 U.S.C. § 505. Continue Reading Here. About HackerNoon Legal PDF Series: We bring you the most important technical and insightful public domain court case filings.
This court case retrieved on July 12, 2024, storage.courtlistener is part of the public domain. The court-created documents are works of the federal government, and under copyright law, are automatically placed in the public domain and may be shared without legal restriction. UMG Recordings, Inc. v. Verizon Communications Inc., Court Filing, retrieved on January 29, 2024, is part of HackerNoon’s Legal PDF Series. YYou can jump to any part of this filing here. This part is 9 of 11. UMG Recordings, Inc. v. Verizon Communications Inc., Court Filing, retrieved on January 29, 2024, is part of HackerNoon’s Legal PDF Series . YYou can jump to any part of this filing here . This part is 9 of 11. HackerNoon’s Legal PDF Series HackerNoon’s Legal PDF Series here here Count II – Vicarious Infringement 97. Plaintiffs repeat and re-allege each and every allegation contained in paragraphs 1 through 84 as if fully set forth herein. 98. Plaintiffs own or exercise exclusive control over rights in the sound recordings listed in Exhibit A, which represent an illustrative and non-exhaustive list of Plaintiffs’ works infringed by Verizon’s subscribers. All of the sound recordings listed on Exhibit A have been duly registered with the U.S. Copyright Office or, for sound recordings fixed before February 15, 1972, submitted to and publicly indexed by the U.S. Copyright Office pursuant to 17 U.S.C. § 1401. 99. Verizon’s subscribers, using Internet access and services provided by Verizon, have unlawfully and without authorization reproduced and distributed via BitTorrent thousands of Plaintiffs’ sound recordings, including those listed on Exhibit A and many others. 100. The foregoing activity by Verizon’s subscribers constitutes direct infringement in violation of the Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. §§ 106 and 501, et seq. and the Music Modernization Act, 17 U.S.C. § 1401. 101. Verizon is liable as a vicarious infringer for the direct infringements described above. 102. Verizon has the legal and practical right and ability to supervise and control the infringing activities that occur through the use of its network, including through the enforcement of its AUP and its Copyright Infringement/Repeat Infringer Policy. 103. At all relevant times, Verizon has had a financial interest in, and derived direct financial benefit from, the infringing use of its network. Verizon has derived an obvious and direct financial benefit from its customers’ infringement. The ability to use Verizon’s high-speed Internet network and facilities to illegally download Plaintiffs’ works has served to draw, maintain, and generate higher fees from paying subscribers to Verizon’s service. Among other financial benefits, by failing to terminate the accounts of specific repeat infringers known to Verizon, Verizon has profited from illicit revenue through user subscription fees that it would not have otherwise received from repeat infringers and by drawing new subscribers to Verizon’s services for the purpose of illegally downloading and distributing protected works. The specific infringing subscribers identified in Plaintiffs’ notices, including the particularly egregious infringers identified herein, knew Verizon would not terminate their accounts despite receiving multiple notices identifying them as infringers, and they remained Verizon subscribers to continue illegally downloading and distributing Plaintiffs’ works. 104. Verizon is vicariously liable for the unlawful reproduction and distribution of Plaintiffs’ works, including but not limited to those listed on Exhibit A, in violation of Plaintiffs’ exclusive rights under the copyright laws of the United States. 105. Each infringement of Plaintiffs’ sound recordings constitutes a separate and distinct act of infringement. Plaintiffs’ claims of infringement against Verizon are timely because they all fall within the Copyright Act’s statute of limitations set forth at 17 U.S.C. § 507, as extended by a tolling agreement between the parties. 106. The foregoing acts of infringement by Verizon have been willful, intentional, and purposeful, in disregard of Plaintiffs’ rights. Indeed, the sound recordings listed on Exhibit A represent a non-exhaustive list of works infringed by Verizon’s subscribers after those particular subscribers were identified to Verizon in multiple prior infringement notices. 107. As a direct and proximate result of Verizon’s willful infringement of Plaintiffs’ copyrights and other exclusive rights, Plaintiffs are entitled to statutory damages, pursuant to 17 U.S.C. § 504(c), in an amount of up to $150,000 with respect to each work infringed. Alternatively, at Plaintiffs’ election, Plaintiffs shall be entitled to their actual damages pursuant to 17 U.S.C. § 504(b), including Verizon’s profits from the infringements, as will be proven at trial. 108. Plaintiffs are also entitled to their attorneys’ fees and full costs pursuant to 17 U.S.C. § 505. Continue Reading Here. Continue Reading Here . Here About HackerNoon Legal PDF Series: We bring you the most important technical and insightful public domain court case filings. This court case retrieved on July 12, 2024, storage.courtlistener is part of the public domain. The court-created documents are works of the federal government, and under copyright law, are automatically placed in the public domain and may be shared without legal restriction. About HackerNoon Legal PDF Series: We bring you the most important technical and insightful public domain court case filings. This court case retrieved on July 12, 2024, storage.courtlistener is part of the public domain. The court-created documents are works of the federal government, and under copyright law, are automatically placed in the public domain and may be shared without legal restriction. storage.courtlistener

Verizon Faces Vicarious Infringement Lawsuit Over Subscriber Piracy

UMG Recordings, Inc. v. Verizon Communications Inc., Court Filing, retrieved on January 29, 2024, is part of HackerNoon’s Legal PDF Series. You can jump to any part of this filing here. This part is 6 of 11. THE GLOBAL PEER-TO-PEER PIRACY PROBLEM 66. While the digital age has brought many benefits, it has also facilitated the unprecedented online piracy of copyrighted works. Indeed, federal courts have recognized the “detrimental effect of file-sharing” through P2P networks and the “staggering” level of copyright infringement on the Internet. Arista Records, LLC v. Doe 3, 604 F.3d 110, 124 (2d Cir. 2010) (quoting Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. v. Grokster, Ltd., 545 U.S. 913, 923 (2005)). 67. Use of P2P distribution systems is the dominant method of engaging in the unauthorized downloading and distribution of copyrighted music over the Internet. P2P is a generic term used to refer to a decentralized network of users whereby each Internet-connected participant (i.e., a “peer” or a “node”) can act as both a supplier and consumer of content files. Early P2P services, such as Napster and KaZaA, have been replaced by even more robust and efficient systems, most notably a protocol called “BitTorrent.” The online piracy committed via BitTorrent is stunning in nature, speed, and scope. Utilizing a BitTorrent client—essentially a tool that manages the uploading and downloading of files through BitTorrent technology—persons connected to the Internet can locate, access, and download copyrighted content from other peers in the blink of an eye. They download copyrighted music from other network users, usually total strangers, and end up with complete digital copies of any music they desire—without payment to copyright owners or creators. 68. BitTorrent is uniquely efficient in the way it facilitates illegal file transfers. On earlier P2P networks, a user wanting to download a music file would have to locate another Internet-connected peer with the desired file and download the entire file from that peer. BitTorrent facilitates much faster downloading by breaking each file into pieces, allowing users to download different pieces of content simultaneously from different peers. It works on a “tit-fortat” system, through which users must upload (i.e., distribute) files in order to download files. Thus, the BitTorrent system’s design ensures that users begin disseminating content the instant they start downloading it. This means that, at any given time, each user connected to the Internet can be both downloading and uploading different pieces of a file from, and to, multiple other users. Once a user has downloaded all of the file pieces, the file is automatically reassembled into its complete form. 69. BitTorrent has been and continues to be used widely as a vehicle to infringe copyrighted music online, including during the period of infringements at issue here. As of August 2020, BitTorrent and uTorrent (another popular torrent client) had been downloaded and installed over 2 billion times.[7] The network intelligence company Sandvine reported that in 2021, BitTorrent accounted for nearly 10% of the total upstream volume of Internet traffic and nearly 3% of all Internet traffic globally.[8] The continuing, extensive use of BitTorrent to infringe sound recordings is borne out by the nearly 350,000 infringement notices Plaintiffs sent to Verizon. 70. Internet access is essential for P2P file-sharing, including via BitTorrent. In other words, to download or upload files via BitTorrent, a person must have an Internet connection. Faster download and upload speeds enable faster and more efficient copying and distribution of files over BitTorrent and other P2P protocols. Repeat infringers—including Verizon subscribers whom Plaintiffs and other rightsholders observed using BitTorrent to unlawfully copy and distribute copyrighted works—are drawn to Verizon’s high-speed Internet service because they can infringe copyright-protected music efficiently, extensively, and repeatedly, without consequence. Because BitTorrent operates anonymously, it is impossible for copyright holders to address P2P infringement on their own. The only user-identifying information available to rightsholders monitoring P2P activity is a user’s IP address, and thus effective monitoring requires ISP participation to match IP addresses to specific subscribers. Continue Reading Here. About HackerNoon Legal PDF Series: We bring you the most important technical and insightful public domain court case filings.
This court case retrieved on July 12, 2024, storage.courtlistener is part of the public domain. The court-created documents are works of the federal government, and under copyright law, are automatically placed in the public domain and may be shared without legal restriction. [7] BitTorrent Inc. Blog, “BitTorrent Crosses Historic 2 Billion Installations” (Aug. 11, 2020), available at https://www.bittorrent.com/blog/2020/08/11/bittorrent-crosses-historic-2-billioninstallations (last accessed June 19, 2024) [8] Sandvine, “Phenomena: The Global Internet Phenomena Report” (Jan. 2022), available at https://www.sandvine.com/global-internet-phenomena-report-2022 (last accessed June 19, 2024). UMG Recordings, Inc. v. Verizon Communications Inc., Court Filing, retrieved on January 29, 2024, is part of HackerNoon’s Legal PDF Series. You can jump to any part of this filing here. This part is 6 of 11. UMG Recordings, Inc. v. Verizon Communications Inc., Court Filing, retrieved on January 29, 2024, is part of HackerNoon’s Legal PDF Series . You can jump to any part of this filing here . This part is 6 of 11. HackerNoon’s Legal PDF Series HackerNoon’s Legal PDF Series here here THE GLOBAL PEER-TO-PEER PIRACY PROBLEM 66. While the digital age has brought many benefits, it has also facilitated the unprecedented online piracy of copyrighted works. Indeed, federal courts have recognized the “detrimental effect of file-sharing” through P2P networks and the “staggering” level of copyright infringement on the Internet. Arista Records, LLC v. Doe 3, 604 F.3d 110, 124 (2d Cir. 2010) (quoting Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. v. Grokster, Ltd., 545 U.S. 913, 923 (2005)). 67. Use of P2P distribution systems is the dominant method of engaging in the unauthorized downloading and distribution of copyrighted music over the Internet. P2P is a generic term used to refer to a decentralized network of users whereby each Internet-connected participant (i.e., a “peer” or a “node”) can act as both a supplier and consumer of content files. Early P2P services, such as Napster and KaZaA, have been replaced by even more robust and efficient systems, most notably a protocol called “BitTorrent.” The online piracy committed via BitTorrent is stunning in nature, speed, and scope. Utilizing a BitTorrent client—essentially a tool that manages the uploading and downloading of files through BitTorrent technology—persons connected to the Internet can locate, access, and download copyrighted content from other peers in the blink of an eye. They download copyrighted music from other network users, usually total strangers, and end up with complete digital copies of any music they desire—without payment to copyright owners or creators. 68. BitTorrent is uniquely efficient in the way it facilitates illegal file transfers. On earlier P2P networks, a user wanting to download a music file would have to locate another Internet-connected peer with the desired file and download the entire file from that peer. BitTorrent facilitates much faster downloading by breaking each file into pieces, allowing users to download different pieces of content simultaneously from different peers. It works on a “tit-fortat” system, through which users must upload (i.e., distribute) files in order to download files. Thus, the BitTorrent system’s design ensures that users begin disseminating content the instant they start downloading it. This means that, at any given time, each user connected to the Internet can be both downloading and uploading different pieces of a file from, and to, multiple other users. Once a user has downloaded all of the file pieces, the file is automatically reassembled into its complete form. 69. BitTorrent has been and continues to be used widely as a vehicle to infringe copyrighted music online, including during the period of infringements at issue here. As of August 2020, BitTorrent and uTorrent (another popular torrent client) had been downloaded and installed over 2 billion times.[7] The network intelligence company Sandvine reported that in 2021, BitTorrent accounted for nearly 10% of the total upstream volume of Internet traffic and nearly 3% of all Internet traffic globally.[8] The continuing, extensive use of BitTorrent to infringe sound recordings is borne out by the nearly 350,000 infringement notices Plaintiffs sent to Verizon. 70. Internet access is essential for P2P file-sharing, including via BitTorrent. In other words, to download or upload files via BitTorrent, a person must have an Internet connection. Faster download and upload speeds enable faster and more efficient copying and distribution of files over BitTorrent and other P2P protocols. Repeat infringers—including Verizon subscribers whom Plaintiffs and other rightsholders observed using BitTorrent to unlawfully copy and distribute copyrighted works—are drawn to Verizon’s high-speed Internet service because they can infringe copyright-protected music efficiently, extensively, and repeatedly, without consequence. Because BitTorrent operates anonymously, it is impossible for copyright holders to address P2P infringement on their own. The only user-identifying information available to rightsholders monitoring P2P activity is a user’s IP address, and thus effective monitoring requires ISP participation to match IP addresses to specific subscribers. Continue Reading Here. Continue Reading Here . Here About HackerNoon Legal PDF Series: We bring you the most important technical and insightful public domain court case filings. This court case retrieved on July 12, 2024, storage.courtlistener is part of the public domain. The court-created documents are works of the federal government, and under copyright law, are automatically placed in the public domain and may be shared without legal restriction. About HackerNoon Legal PDF Series: We bring you the most important technical and insightful public domain court case filings. This court case retrieved on July 12, 2024, storage.courtlistener is part of the public domain. The court-created documents are works of the federal government, and under copyright law, are automatically placed in the public domain and may be shared without legal restriction. storage.courtlistener [7] BitTorrent Inc. Blog, “BitTorrent Crosses Historic 2 Billion Installations” (Aug. 11, 2020), available at https://www.bittorrent.com/blog/2020/08/11/bittorrent-crosses-historic-2-billioninstallations (last accessed June 19, 2024) [8] Sandvine, “Phenomena: The Global Internet Phenomena Report” (Jan. 2022), available at https://www.sandvine.com/global-internet-phenomena-report-2022 (last accessed June 19, 2024).

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Coins are safely locked in a smart contract stored in the Obyte network, while the data is always inside the users’ devices. So, you can make international payments with cryptocurrencies from any place, at any time, and protected against malicious parties. Now, if you want to participate as an arbiter for other users, there are some things you should know first. What Do You Need? Arbiters are expected to possess specific qualifications, including relevant education in law or related fields, practical experience in dispute resolution or arbitration, expertise in indicated subject matters, and proficiency in relevant languages. They must demonstrate impartiality, excellent communication skills, technical competence for online sessions, and adhere to high ethical standards. Additionally, they should align with ArbStore’s privacy policy, maintain confidentiality, and determine their fees transparently. Other than this, some knowledge about the Obyte network and, of course, a wallet of their own is a must. They won’t need to code, but they’ll need to be able to handle and protect their wallets properly. Continuing obligations for arbiters include participating in onboarding processes covering privacy policies, confidentiality, fee determination, and technological proficiency. They may also engage in continuing education to stay updated with legal and dispute resolution developments and undergo periodic performance reviews by ArbStore to ensure ongoing compliance with high service standards. Five Steps If you meet the criteria, there are some simple steps you can follow to become an arbiter without complex issues or long waiting periods. Prepare Your Obyte Wallet: Ensure you have an Obyte wallet set up, backed up, and ready to use, with some minimal GBYTE funds in it for transaction fees and attestations —often between $0.00001 per transaction and $8 per attestation. Complete Real-Name Attestation: Go through the real-name attestation process within the wallet (Chat – Bot Store), which includes a small starting fee. This process helps establish trust with users and is essential for becoming an arbiter. The integrated chatbot will provide all instructions. Share Your Professional Background: Provide a detailed bio on the platform, including your professional background, expertise, preferred topics, approximate fees, spoken languages, and how you protect your wallet. Register with the ArbStore Chatbot: Follow the instructions provided by the ArbStore chatbot within the wallet to sign up as an arbiter (Chat–Bot Store). This will involve confirming your details and agreeing to the terms and conditions. Start Arbitrating and Keep Up Good Work: Once registered, you can start arbitrating disputes and earning fees for your services. However, take into account that if you’re not doing a great job at it or you’re not meeting basic requirements, you can be unlisted by moderators. What Will You Earn? This will entirely depend on the number of disputes you help to solve and the funds involved in those contracts. Besides, every arbiter has the right to set their own rules for determining the fees for dispute resolution, considering the complexity of each case and the amount of locked coins. They’ll receive their payment only after solving the dispute, though. For example, an arbiter might set a 3% fee for a complex corporate contract involving $100,000 in USDC, earning $3,000 for resolving the dispute. Alternatively, for a simpler contract involving $5,000 between individual parties, the arbiter might offer a 2% fee, earning $100 after the resolution. However, it’s likely that most arbiters set a minimum to work for (for instance, 2% / minimum $100 as a final fee/max $5k). Their percentages should fall as the amount involved grows. These figures are only meant to be illustrative, though. Arbiters may set their own fees and conditions as they find it more convenient. So, we can say that becoming an arbiter in the ArbStore is a rewarding opportunity to gain experience, contribute expertise, and earn cryptocurrencies. If you’re ready to dive in, sign up today and join the community of arbiters! ** Featured Vector Image by Freepik In Obyte, a contract with arbitration allows parties to set their own terms and lock funds until specific conditions are met. If a dispute arises, an arbiter from the ArbStore steps in to resolve it, similar to dispute resolution systems on platforms like eBay or Amazon, but more decentralized (meaning that the parties are free to choose their arbiter rather than being handed one by a centralized platform), faster, and cheaper. In the process, all arbiters can take a percentage per successfully resolved contract —and anyone can register as an arbiter if they meet certain requirements. Let’s remember that the ArbStore is a decentralized escrow platform where anyone with an Obyte wallet can find potential arbiters for their contracts with arbitration or apply to become an arbiter themselves. Both of these things can be done without coding and without relying on external parties. the ArbStore is a decentralized escrow platform where anyone with an Obyte wallet can find potential arbiters for their contracts with arbitration or apply to become an arbiter themselves. ArbStore ArbStore contracts with arbitration contracts with arbitration Neither the ArbStore nor the Obyte team holds funds in any part of the process. Coins are safely locked in a smart contract stored in the Obyte network, while the data is always inside the users’ devices. So, you can make international payments with cryptocurrencies from any place, at any time, and protected against malicious parties. Now, if you want to participate as an arbiter for other users, there are some things you should know first. What Do You Need? Arbiters are expected to possess specific qualifications, including relevant education in law or related fields, practical experience in dispute resolution or arbitration, expertise in indicated subject matters, and proficiency in relevant languages . They must demonstrate impartiality, excellent communication skills, technical competence for online sessions, and adhere to high ethical standards. are expected are expected including relevant education in law or related fields, practical experience in dispute resolution or arbitration, expertise in indicated subject matters, and proficiency in relevant languages Additionally, they should align with ArbStore’s privacy policy , maintain confidentiality, and determine their fees transparently. Other than this, some knowledge about the Obyte network and, of course, a wallet of their own is a must. They won’t need to code, but they’ll need to be able to handle and protect their wallets properly. ArbStore’s privacy policy ArbStore’s privacy policy Continuing obligations for arbiters include participating in onboarding processes covering privacy policies, confidentiality, fee determination, and technological proficiency . They may also engage in continuing education to stay updated with legal and dispute resolution developments and undergo periodic performance reviews by ArbStore to ensure ongoing compliance with high service standards. Continuing obligations for arbiters include participating in onboarding processes covering privacy policies, confidentiality, fee determination, and technological proficiency Five Steps If you meet the criteria, there are some simple steps you can follow to become an arbiter without complex issues or long waiting periods. Prepare Your Obyte Wallet: Ensure you have an Obyte wallet set up, backed up, and ready to use, with some minimal GBYTE funds in it for transaction fees and attestations —often between $0.00001 per transaction and $8 per attestation. Prepare Your Obyte Wallet : Ensure you have an Obyte wallet set up, backed up, and ready to use, with some minimal GBYTE funds in it for transaction fees and attestations —often between $0.00001 per transaction and $8 per attestation. Prepare Your Obyte Wallet Obyte wallet Obyte wallet Complete Real-Name Attestation: Go through the real-name attestation process within the wallet (Chat – Bot Store), which includes a small starting fee. This process helps establish trust with users and is essential for becoming an arbiter. The integrated chatbot will provide all instructions. Complete Real-Name Attestation: Go through the real-name attestation process within the wallet (Chat – Bot Store), which includes a small starting fee. This process helps establish trust with users and is essential for becoming an arbiter. The integrated chatbot will provide all instructions. Complete Real-Name Attestation: Share Your Professional Background: Provide a detailed bio on the platform, including your professional background, expertise, preferred topics, approximate fees, spoken languages, and how you protect your wallet. Share Your Professional Background : Provide a detailed bio on the platform, including your professional background, expertise, preferred topics, approximate fees, spoken languages, and how you protect your wallet. Share Your Professional Background Register with the ArbStore Chatbot: Follow the instructions provided by the ArbStore chatbot within the wallet to sign up as an arbiter (Chat–Bot Store). This will involve confirming your details and agreeing to the terms and conditions. Register with the ArbStore Chatbot : Follow the instructions provided by the ArbStore chatbot within the wallet to sign up as an arbiter (Chat–Bot Store). This will involve confirming your details and agreeing to the terms and conditions. Register with the ArbStore Chatbot Start Arbitrating and Keep Up Good Work: Once registered, you can start arbitrating disputes and earning fees for your services. However, take into account that if you’re not doing a great job at it or you’re not meeting basic requirements, you can be unlisted by moderators. Start Arbitrating and Keep Up Good Work: Once registered, you can start arbitrating disputes and earning fees for your services. However, take into account that if you’re not doing a great job at it or you’re not meeting basic requirements, you can be unlisted by moderators. Start Arbitrating and Keep Up Good Work: What Will You Earn? This will entirely depend on the number of disputes you help to solve and the funds involved in those contracts. Besides, every arbiter has the right to set their own rules for determining the fees for dispute resolution, considering the complexity of each case and the amount of locked coins. They’ll receive their payment only after solving the dispute, though. For example, an arbiter might set a 3% fee for a complex corporate contract involving $100,000 in USDC, earning $3,000 for resolving the dispute. Alternatively, for a simpler contract involving $5,000 between individual parties, the arbiter might offer a 2% fee, earning $100 after the resolution. However, it’s likely that most arbiters set a minimum to work for (for instance, 2% / minimum $100 as a final fee/max $5k). Their percentages should fall as the amount involved grows. These figures are only meant to be illustrative, though. Arbiters may set their own fees and conditions as they find it more convenient. For example, an arbiter might set a 3% fee for a complex corporate contract involving $100,000 in USDC, earning $3,000 for resolving the dispute. So, we can say that becoming an arbiter in the ArbStore is a rewarding opportunity to gain experience, contribute expertise, and earn cryptocurrencies. If you’re ready to dive in, sign up today and join the community of arbiters! sign up today sign up today ** Featured Vector Image by Freepik Featured Vector Image by Freepik Freepik Freepik

Educational Byte: Steps to Start Earning as an Arbiter in the ArbStore

শিক্ষাগত বাইট: ArbStore-এ একজন আর্বিটার হিসেবে উপার্জন শুরু করার পদক্ষেপ

Bildungsbyte: Schritte, um als Schiedsrichter im ArbStore Geld zu verdienen

Byte educativo: pasos para comenzar a ganar dinero como árbitro en ArbStore

Octet éducatif : étapes pour commencer à gagner en tant qu'arbitre dans l'ArbStore

शैक्षिक बाइट: आर्बस्टोर में आर्बिटर के रूप में कमाई शुरू करने के लिए कदम

教育バイト: ArbStore でアービターとして収入を得るための手順

교육 바이트: ArbStore에서 중재자로서 수익을 창출하기 위한 단계

Byte educacional: etapas para começar a ganhar como árbitro na ArbStore

Образовательный байт: шаги, чтобы начать зарабатывать арбитром в ArbStore

Eğitim Baytı: ArbStore'da Hakem Olarak Kazanmaya Başlama Adımları

Byte giáo dục: Các bước để bắt đầu kiếm tiền với tư cách là Trọng tài trong ArbStore

教育部分：在 ArbStore 开始作为仲裁员赚钱的步骤

The internet is a rowdy place. Here, online abuse is a regular feature, fraud and misinformation vie for space, and any invention in the world shows up to wedge into the differences of humanity. Gender-based abuse and bias shows up regularly. They stem from the sleazier side of technology. Yet, human beings keep coming to the internet for more. Like the red and the blue pill in The Matrix, the choices humanity is left with are to become ignorant and happy or all-knowing and desolate. Even when the internet helps us, we have social media preying on our need for constant communication, gratification, appreciation. Any information that titillates us wins. Already, Facebook and Instagram are in trouble because of election disinformation in the European Parliament elections in June, where the European Commission opened an investigation into suspected breaches of EU online content rules. Consequently, Facebook owner Meta has set up a team to tackle disinformation and abuse of GenAI in the elections. OGBV, the Old Online Predator Gender-based abuse has been rampant on the internet, possibly because of the culture it panders to. Currently, Miss AI competitions are already hitting it high. Yes, create AI women based on the latest beauty standards and judge them. Reap awards to the tune of US$20,000. Meanwhile, Open AI’s GPT store has been flooded with AI girlfriend bots. For decades, the problem of Online Gender Based Violence (OGBV) has been making the internet unsafe for many women. A recent study (based on an analysis of 94 court cases) on online gender-based violence in India reveals that Indian courts tend to treat cases of online violence towards women as less severe than physical violence due to the misconception that online space is less real or tangible than the physical world. Despite the internet being hailed as a great equalizer, its pledge of providing a free and open space falters when women encounter hate speech online. Regrettably, many find themselves without the understanding to articulate such acts of violence or seek redress
Radhika Jhalani, Legal Counsel at Delhi-based legal not-for-profit organization SFLC.innone Radhika Jhalani, Legal Counsel at Delhi-based legal not-for-profit organization SFLC.in said, “Online Gender-Based Violence emerges as a formidable threat, casting a dark shadow on the active participation of women and marginalized communities in the digital realm. Despite the internet being hailed as a great equalizer, its pledge of providing a free and open space falters when women encounter hate speech online. Regrettably, many find themselves without the understanding to articulate such acts of violence or seek redress.” SFLC.in tied up with UNESCO to launch a guide on dealing with Online Gender Based Violence (OGBV). The guide, titled ‘How To Defend Your Online Spaces Against Online Gender-Based Violence’, helps identify the various types of online abuse that take place and takes the user through possible recourses available to them to combat this form of violence. The guide is available in English, Hindi, Marathi, and Malayalam. The educational guide from SFLC.in and UNESCO is designed to help users understand what constitutes OGBV, help them identify it, and take a user through possible recourses. The guide covers offenses of online sexual harassment, cyberflashing, cyberstalking, non-consensual dissemination of private and intimate photos or videos, doxing, morphing (including deepfakes), voyeurism, online sextortion or sexploitation, hate speech, identity theft and offenses targeting minors. Unsafe Online Ads Even as Instagram is looking to put unmovable ads, i.e. ads you cannot skip, the Annual Complaints Report published in May by the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) says digital ads accounted for 85% of ads processed, and had a lower compliance rate of 75%, compared to 97% for print and TV. This raises serious questions about the online safety of consumers, as was highlighted last year as well. 94% of the ads that were processed were picked up suo moto by ASCI. 49% of the advertisements picked up by ASCI were not contested by the advertisers. A total of 98% of cases eventually required modification as they violated the ASCI Code. Also, this year, healthcare emerged as the most violative sector, contributing to 19% of cases, followed by illegal offshore betting (17%), personal care (13%), conventional education (12%), food and beverage (10%), and realty (7%). Baby care emerged as a new contender in the top violators category, with influencer promotions contributing to 81% of baby care cases. Out of the 1,575 advertisements processed in the healthcare sector, 1249 violated the Drugs and Magic Remedies Act, 1954, and were reported to the sector regulator. 86% of the healthcare ads appeared on digital platforms. 1311 advertisements for illegal betting were sent to the appropriate authorities for further action. Of the 1064 ads that ASCI examined in personal care, 95% of them appeared online, with more than half (55%) being influencer non-disclosure cases. With the highest number of violative ads seen online, advertisers and platforms must work more closely with regulators and self-regulators to keep consumers protected
Manisha Kapoor, CEO & Secretary General of ASCInone Manisha Kapoor, CEO & Secretary General of ASCI, said, “With the highest number of violative ads seen online, advertisers and platforms must work more closely with regulators and self-regulators to keep consumers protected.” Data Leaks with Online Dating Dating apps are the most vulnerable when it comes to user data protection. Recently, gay dating app Grindr has been facing a mass data protection lawsuit in London from hundreds of its users whose private information, which included HIV status, was allegedly shared with third parties without consent. It’s incidents like these that prompt these dating sites to take extra precautions. In February, Tinder introduced more identity checks for UK users, which involve a passport or a driving license to be checked against a video selfie. Those who sign up for the scheme voluntarily get an icon on their profile, which certifies the authenticity of their age and likeness. But Can We Escape the Internet? Already one in four children today has a smartphone. Group chats on WhatsApp and other social media apps are ruling our days. On TikTok and Instagram, people are sharing their experiences of taking care of relatives who have reached their final years. New apps are being created to take care of our loneliness, like Los Angeles-based Buffet, which behaves like Tinder by matching people up and suggesting a place to meet like OpenTable. This addiction to the internet and social media cannot be good for us. Yet, that’s what’s in store for the future generation. According to research, as social media platforms contribute to teenage cancel culture, they can disrupt vital conditions needed to flourish as a developing social being. Negligent usage of technology and social media, which is increasing among younger users is resulting in risky behavior. These kinds of behaviors range from anxiety to cyberbullying, device addiction, problems with self-perceptions of one’s own body, and depression, among others. Some people are exasperated by this. They are even turning away from smartphones opting for dumber phones. There is a growing trend for lower-tech devices, with a minority of people swapping their smartphones for “dumb phones”. Smart but depressed or dumb but happy, like the red and the blue pill in The Matrix, these are the choices humanity is left with. Navanwita Bora Sachdev, Editor, The Tech Panda The internet is a rowdy place. Here, online abuse is a regular feature, fraud and misinformation vie for space, and any invention in the world shows up to wedge into the differences of humanity. Gender-based abuse and bias shows up regularly. They stem from the sleazier side of technology. Yet, human beings keep coming to the internet for more. Like the red and the blue pill in The Matrix , the choices humanity is left with are to become ignorant and happy or all-knowing and desolate. The Matrix Even when the internet helps us, we have social media preying on our need for constant communication, gratification, appreciation. Any information that titillates us wins. Already, Facebook and Instagram are in trouble because of election disinformation in the European Parliament elections in June, where the European Commission opened an investigation into suspected breaches of EU online content rules. Consequently, Facebook owner Meta has set up a team to tackle disinformation and abuse of GenAI in the elections. Facebook Instagram European Commission Meta a team to tackle disinformation OGBV, the Old Online Predator OGBV, the Old Online Predator Gender-based abuse has been rampant on the internet, possibly because of the culture it panders to. Currently, Miss AI competitions are already hitting it high. Yes, create AI women based on the latest beauty standards and judge them. Reap awards to the tune of US$20,000. Meanwhile, Open AI’s GPT store has been flooded with AI girlfriend bots. Miss AI competitions Open AI’s GPT store has been flooded For decades, the problem of Online Gender Based Violence (OGBV) has been making the internet unsafe for many women. A recent study (based on an analysis of 94 court cases) on online gender-based violence in India reveals that Indian courts tend to treat cases of online violence towards women as less severe than physical violence due to the misconception that online space is less real or tangible than the physical world. recent study Despite the internet being hailed as a great equalizer, its pledge of providing a free and open space falters when women encounter hate speech online. Regrettably, many find themselves without the understanding to articulate such acts of violence or seek redress Radhika Jhalani, Legal Counsel at Delhi-based legal not-for-profit organization SFLC.innone Despite the internet being hailed as a great equalizer, its pledge of providing a free and open space falters when women encounter hate speech online. Regrettably, many find themselves without the understanding to articulate such acts of violence or seek redress Despite the internet being hailed as a great equalizer, its pledge of providing a free and open space falters when women encounter hate speech online. Regrettably, many find themselves without the understanding to articulate such acts of violence or seek redress Despite the internet being hailed as a great equalizer, its pledge of providing a free and open space falters when women encounter hate speech online. Regrettably, many find themselves without the understanding to articulate such acts of violence or seek redress Radhika Jhalani, Legal Counsel at Delhi-based legal not-for-profit organization SFLC.in none Radhika Jhalani, Legal Counsel at Delhi-based legal not-for-profit organization SFLC.in Radhika Jhalani, Legal Counsel at Delhi-based legal not-for-profit organization SFLC.in said, “Online Gender-Based Violence emerges as a formidable threat, casting a dark shadow on the active participation of women and marginalized communities in the digital realm. Despite the internet being hailed as a great equalizer, its pledge of providing a free and open space falters when women encounter hate speech online. Regrettably, many find themselves without the understanding to articulate such acts of violence or seek redress.” SFLC.in SFLC.in tied up with UNESCO to launch a guide on dealing with Online Gender Based Violence (OGBV). The guide, titled ‘How To Defend Your Online Spaces Against Online Gender-Based Violence’ , helps identify the various types of online abuse that take place and takes the user through possible recourses available to them to combat this form of violence. The guide is available in English, Hindi, Marathi, and Malayalam. UNESCO ‘How To Defend Your Online Spaces Against Online Gender-Based Violence’ The educational guide from SFLC.in and UNESCO is designed to help users understand what constitutes OGBV, help them identify it, and take a user through possible recourses. The guide covers offenses of online sexual harassment, cyberflashing, cyberstalking, non-consensual dissemination of private and intimate photos or videos, doxing, morphing (including deepfakes), voyeurism, online sextortion or sexploitation, hate speech, identity theft and offenses targeting minors. Unsafe Online Ads Unsafe Online Ads Even as Instagram is looking to put unmovable ads , i.e. ads you cannot skip, the Annual Complaints Report published in May by the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) says digital ads accounted for 85% of ads processed, and had a lower compliance rate of 75%, compared to 97% for print and TV. unmovable ads Annual Complaints Report Advertising Standards Council of India This raises serious questions about the online safety of consumers, as was highlighted last year as well. 94% of the ads that were processed were picked up suo moto by ASCI. 49% of the advertisements picked up by ASCI were not contested by the advertisers. A total of 98% of cases eventually required modification as they violated the ASCI Code. Also, this year, healthcare emerged as the most violative sector, contributing to 19% of cases, followed by illegal offshore betting (17%), personal care (13%), conventional education (12%), food and beverage (10%), and realty (7%). Baby care emerged as a new contender in the top violators category, with influencer promotions contributing to 81% of baby care cases. Out of the 1,575 advertisements processed in the healthcare sector, 1249 violated the Drugs and Magic Remedies Act, 1954, and were reported to the sector regulator. 86% of the healthcare ads appeared on digital platforms. 1311 advertisements for illegal betting were sent to the appropriate authorities for further action. Of the 1064 ads that ASCI examined in personal care, 95% of them appeared online, with more than half (55%) being influencer non-disclosure cases. With the highest number of violative ads seen online, advertisers and platforms must work more closely with regulators and self-regulators to keep consumers protected Manisha Kapoor, CEO & Secretary General of ASCInone With the highest number of violative ads seen online, advertisers and platforms must work more closely with regulators and self-regulators to keep consumers protected With the highest number of violative ads seen online, advertisers and platforms must work more closely with regulators and self-regulators to keep consumers protected With the highest number of violative ads seen online, advertisers and platforms must work more closely with regulators and self-regulators to keep consumers protected Manisha Kapoor, CEO & Secretary General of ASCI none Manisha Kapoor, CEO & Secretary General of ASCI Manisha Kapoor, CEO & Secretary General of ASCI, said, “With the highest number of violative ads seen online, advertisers and platforms must work more closely with regulators and self-regulators to keep consumers protected.” Data Leaks with Online Dating Data Leaks with Online Dating Dating apps are the most vulnerable when it comes to user data protection. Recently, gay dating app Grindr has been facing a mass data protection lawsuit in London from hundreds of its users whose private information, which included HIV status, was allegedly shared with third parties without consent. Grindr has been facing a mass data protection lawsuit It’s incidents like these that prompt these dating sites to take extra precautions. In February, Tinder introduced more identity checks for UK users, which involve a passport or a driving license to be checked against a video selfie. Those who sign up for the scheme voluntarily get an icon on their profile, which certifies the authenticity of their age and likeness. Tinder introduced But Can We Escape the Internet? But Can We Escape the Internet? Already one in four children today has a smartphone . Group chats on WhatsApp and other social media apps are ruling our days. On TikTok and Instagram, people are sharing their experiences of taking care of relatives who have reached their final years. New apps are being created to take care of our loneliness, like Los Angeles-based Buffet , which behaves like Tinder by matching people up and suggesting a place to meet like OpenTable. smartphone WhatsApp are ruling TikTok Buffet This addiction to the internet and social media cannot be good for us. Yet, that’s what’s in store for the future generation. According to research , as social media platforms contribute to teenage cancel culture, they can disrupt vital conditions needed to flourish as a developing social being. Negligent usage of technology and social media , which is increasing among younger users is resulting in risky behavior. These kinds of behaviors range from anxiety to cyberbullying, device addiction, problems with self-perceptions of one’s own body, and depression, among others. research Negligent usage of technology and social media Some people are exasperated by this. They are even turning away from smartphones opting for dumber phones. There is a growing trend for lower-tech devices, with a minority of people swapping their smartphones for “dumb phones”. turning away from smartphones trend minority Smart but depressed or dumb but happy, like the red and the blue pill in The Matrix , these are the choices humanity is left with. The Matrix Navanwita Bora Sachdev, Editor, The Tech Panda Navanwita Bora Sachdev, Editor, The Tech Panda Navanwita Bora Sachdev, Editor, The Tech Panda

Smart but Depressed or Dumb but Happy: The Internet’s Red Pill-Blue Pill Dilemma

স্মার্ট কিন্তু হতাশাগ্রস্ত বা বোবা কিন্তু সুখী: ইন্টারনেটের রেড পিল-ব্লু পিল ডিলেমা

Klug, aber deprimiert oder dumm, aber glücklich: Das Dilemma der roten und blauen Pille im Internet

Inteligente pero deprimido o tonto pero feliz: el dilema de la píldora roja y la píldora azul de Internet

Intelligent mais déprimé ou stupide mais heureux : le dilemme pilule rouge-pilule bleue sur Internet

होशियार लेकिन उदास या मूर्ख लेकिन खुश: इंटरनेट की लाल गोली-नीली गोली की दुविधा

頭はいいが落ち込んでいる、あるいは頭は悪いが幸せ：インターネットの赤い錠剤と青い錠剤のジレンマ

똑똑하지만 우울하거나 멍청하지만 행복한: 인터넷의 빨간약-파란약 딜레마

Inteligente, mas deprimido ou burro, mas feliz: o dilema da pílula vermelha e da pílula azul da Internet

Умный, но депрессивный или тупой, но счастливый: дилемма Интернета: красная таблетка и синяя таблетка

Akıllı ama Depresif ya da Aptal ama Mutlu: İnternetin Kırmızı Hap-Mavi Hap İkilemi

Thông minh nhưng chán nản hay ngu ngốc nhưng hạnh phúc: Thế lưỡng nan của viên thuốc đỏ-viên thuốc xanh trên Internet

聪明却抑郁，愚笨却快乐：互联网的红色药丸和蓝色药丸之争

In just 5 days, ChatGPT by OpenAI has become a worldwide sensation with 1 million users! Users can ask questions and get inspiration; some even claim it’s the new Google and that traditional search engines will become obsolete. Only time will tell. ChatGPT has become a part of our daily lives, with some users even addicted to it, while others still rely on Google for inspiration. The world of technology depends on data as fuel to drive the industry forward. Understanding the outcomes of decisions is crucial. Nothing is secured at 100 %; the bad news is that ChatGPT is not the most secure tool. We have to stay vigilant all the time; security starts with continuous awareness and training. As a data engineer, let’s discover what the tool knows about us and how we can remain safe. ChatGPT Seen From a Data Engineering Perspective The tool is very resourceful as we can learn anything we want anytime. However, it may provide erroneous information and save more data than we can imagine! Organizations now rely on it for various tasks such as web content writing, brainstorming, and code review. It serves as an AI assistant to help developers write code and supports many other tasks. Some research shows that open-source and closed models like GPT can leak private data if tricked. What happens when I enter data in the prompt? ChatGPT saves the data, the conversation history, and other information including the IP address, the mail we use, the type of device we use, the location, and any sensitive data we can enter in the prompt. if you are a business, it’s scary if you become a victim of data leakage! And around the world, no matter the hype in the industry, the tool was prohibited in some companies. What Does ChatGPT Know About Us? There’s no secret; most of the data we enter in the prompt is considered precious because it helps the tool get better and provide a great user experience, and the model can continue to learn daily with a wealth of abundant data coming from different sources every time users enter information in their prompts. Some researchers claim OpenAI Scraps data from many sources, and it leads the world to a conflict of intellectual property by writers because they feel lost in this new era where they cannot benefit from their craft easily. Here is the data ChatGPT knows about us and they are considered as personally identifiable information (PII): IP address
Location
Mail
Name And the information is not exhaustive. If we go from a cloud perspective, the personal information received by ChatGPT is not different from any Software as a service app (SaaS). How to Remain Safe in the Generative AI Era? No matter the hype, Generative AI tools will always have some weaknesses, and bad threat actors will trick them into doing more damage. For companies, it’s dangerous if there are no better security policies, and anything can happen, resulting in a damaged reputation and bankruptcy! Customers trust only secured companies where they see their privacy protected. Nobody can trust any company in vain; security and privacy are precious. Since the advent of ChatGPT, we have seen a plethora of tools online integrating the APIS! Are they secure? What’s the solution to remain safe using the tool if APIs are integrated? Data is precious, the Open AI APIs are integrated into a plethora of tools, and the most popular is ChatGPT. With massive cyberattacks worldwide, data theft is inescapable! Threat actors can steal time without our notice. In the industry, redaction APIs such as Redaction by Symbl AI and Redact by Pangea Cyber, can help developers to redact their data once they integrate OpenAI for better protection and data anonymization. Generative tools can secure themselves, and developers with less security skills should worry less thanks to security APIs they can integrate into their apps with a few lines of code. from pangea.services import Redact
from pangea.config import Config 

# Define your Pangea API token and configuration
token = "your_pangea_api_token"
config = Config(domain="your_pangea_domain")  # Adjust the domain as needed

# Create the Redact service object
redact = Redact(token, config)

# Redact SSNs and credit card numbers in the message

response = redact.redact(
    text="Hello dear users,your number Is 443-450-7680")

# Print the redacted response
print(response.result) This is how we can redact sensitive data with a GDPR-DRIVEN service in a few lines of code. Conclusion Data privacy is precious; it’s important to remain safe online by avoiding sharing sensitive information in the prompt such as bank information, health information, personal contacts… Once privacy and security are compromised, it becomes difficult to repair the damage. Insecurity costs more than security and simple users online should remain vigilant to avoid any catastrophic data theft. For developers with the hunger to innovate with the OpenAI APIs to integrate into their apps, they should always look for GDPR services for data redaction; by doing so, they protect the users and their data. ChatGPT cannot secure itself no matter the level of security applied! In just 5 days, ChatGPT by OpenAI has become a worldwide sensation with 1 million users! Users can ask questions and get inspiration; some even claim it’s the new Google and that traditional search engines will become obsolete. Only time will tell. ChatGPT has become a part of our daily lives, with some users even addicted to it, while others still rely on Google for inspiration. The world of technology depends on data as fuel to drive the industry forward. Understanding the outcomes of decisions is crucial. Nothing is secured at 100 % ; the bad news is that ChatGPT is not the most secure tool. We have to stay vigilant all the time; security starts with continuous awareness and training. Nothing is secured at 100 % Nothing is secured at 100 % As a data engineer, let’s discover what the tool knows about us and how we can remain safe. ChatGPT Seen From a Data Engineering Perspective The tool is very resourceful as we can learn anything we want anytime. However, it may provide erroneous information and save more data than we can imagine! Organizations now rely on it for various tasks such as web content writing, brainstorming, and code review. It serves as an AI assistant to help developers write code and supports many other tasks. Some research shows that open-source and closed models like GPT can leak private data if tricked. What happens when I enter data in the prompt? ChatGPT saves the data, the conversation history, and other information including the IP address, the mail we use, the type of device we use, the location, and any sensitive data we can enter in the prompt. if you are a business, it’s scary if you become a victim of data leakage! And around the world, no matter the hype in the industry, the tool was prohibited in some companies . companies What Does ChatGPT Know About Us? There’s no secret; most of the data we enter in the prompt is considered precious because it helps the tool get better and provide a great user experience, and the model can continue to learn daily with a wealth of abundant data coming from different sources every time users enter information in their prompts. Some researchers claim OpenAI Scraps data from many sources, and it leads the world to a conflict of intellectual property by writers because they feel lost in this new era where they cannot benefit from their craft easily. Here is the data ChatGPT knows about us and they are considered as personally identifiable information ( PII ): PII IP address Location Mail Name IP address Location Mail Name And the information is not exhaustive. If we go from a cloud perspective, the personal information received by ChatGPT is not different from any Software as a service app (SaaS). How to Remain Safe in the Generative AI Era? No matter the hype, Generative AI tools will always have some weaknesses, and bad threat actors will trick them into doing more damage. For companies, it’s dangerous if there are no better security policies, and anything can happen, resulting in a damaged reputation and bankruptcy! Customers trust only secured companies where they see their privacy protected. Nobody can trust any company in vain; security and privacy are precious. Since the advent of ChatGPT, we have seen a plethora of tools online integrating the APIS! Are they secure? What’s the solution to remain safe using the tool if APIs are integrated? Data is precious, the Open AI APIs are integrated into a plethora of tools, and the most popular is ChatGPT. With massive cyberattacks worldwide, data theft is inescapable! Threat actors can steal time without our notice. In the industry, redaction APIs such as Redaction by Symbl AI and Redact by Pangea Cyber, can help developers to redact their data once they integrate OpenAI for better protection and data anonymization. Generative tools can secure themselves, and developers with less security skills should worry less thanks to security APIs they can integrate into their apps with a few lines of code. from pangea.services import Redact
from pangea.config import Config 

# Define your Pangea API token and configuration
token = "your_pangea_api_token"
config = Config(domain="your_pangea_domain")  # Adjust the domain as needed

# Create the Redact service object
redact = Redact(token, config)

# Redact SSNs and credit card numbers in the message

response = redact.redact(
    text="Hello dear users,your number Is 443-450-7680")

# Print the redacted response
print(response.result) from pangea.services import Redact
from pangea.config import Config 

# Define your Pangea API token and configuration
token = "your_pangea_api_token"
config = Config(domain="your_pangea_domain")  # Adjust the domain as needed

# Create the Redact service object
redact = Redact(token, config)

# Redact SSNs and credit card numbers in the message

response = redact.redact(
    text="Hello dear users,your number Is 443-450-7680")

# Print the redacted response
print(response.result) This is how we can redact sensitive data with a GDPR-DRIVEN service in a few lines of code. Conclusion Data privacy is precious; it’s important to remain safe online by avoiding sharing sensitive information in the prompt such as bank information, health information, personal contacts… Once privacy and security are compromised, it becomes difficult to repair the damage. Insecurity costs more than security and simple users online should remain vigilant to avoid any catastrophic data theft. For developers with the hunger to innovate with the OpenAI APIs to integrate into their apps, they should always look for GDPR services for data redaction; by doing so, they protect the users and their data. ChatGPT cannot secure itself no matter the level of security applied!

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