Sort of like this? I’m not saying mapping/imaging data would be used for raids like this, but it’s not that far-fetched. Smart-home devices (ring, alexa) already collect a huge amount of data, much of which could be exploited by an authoritarian govt.
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Massive immigration raid on Chicago apartment building leaves residents reeling: 'I feel defeated'
The Department of Homeland Security said federal agents with Border Patrol, the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives arrested 37 people in the raid.
chicago.suntimes.com
October 29, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Sort of like this? I’m not saying mapping/imaging data would be used for raids like this, but it’s not that far-fetched. Smart-home devices (ring, alexa) already collect a huge amount of data, much of which could be exploited by an authoritarian govt.
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
You keep moving the goalposts and shifting the burden of proof to me. Your original claim was Lina Khan (FTC) killed iRobot. Now you're framing it as "Amazon must buy iRobot or China wins". Concentrating more power in Amazon’s smart-home ecosystem doesn’t foster domestic innovation or growth.
October 28, 2025 at 12:44 AM
You keep moving the goalposts and shifting the burden of proof to me. Your original claim was Lina Khan (FTC) killed iRobot. Now you're framing it as "Amazon must buy iRobot or China wins". Concentrating more power in Amazon’s smart-home ecosystem doesn’t foster domestic innovation or growth.
SharkNinja? They’re headquartered in Massachusetts and on the NYSE. Black+Decker makes the Roboseries Robot Vacuum. Also US based, also on the NYSE. You can look this up.
October 27, 2025 at 10:46 PM
SharkNinja? They’re headquartered in Massachusetts and on the NYSE. Black+Decker makes the Roboseries Robot Vacuum. Also US based, also on the NYSE. You can look this up.
Shark, Black and Decker are the big players. I am failing to understand your argument - can you explain a bit more? I’m arguing that an acquisition creates a monopoly which makes it harder for any company (domestic or foreign) to succeed.
October 27, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Shark, Black and Decker are the big players. I am failing to understand your argument - can you explain a bit more? I’m arguing that an acquisition creates a monopoly which makes it harder for any company (domestic or foreign) to succeed.
I never mentioned China nor data in my reply. I believe it’s possible to support domestic innovation while also opposing monopolies. I don’t see how Amazon growing their monopoly helps domestic innovation - in fact, it would make it harder for other domestic players to get established in the field.
October 27, 2025 at 9:40 PM
I never mentioned China nor data in my reply. I believe it’s possible to support domestic innovation while also opposing monopolies. I don’t see how Amazon growing their monopoly helps domestic innovation - in fact, it would make it harder for other domestic players to get established in the field.
Yeah I think the main issue FTC had with this is valid - “accusations the company uses illegal strategies to boost profits at its online retail empire”, and they already have a strong portfolio of smart home devices (Ring + Alexa).
October 27, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Yeah I think the main issue FTC had with this is valid - “accusations the company uses illegal strategies to boost profits at its online retail empire”, and they already have a strong portfolio of smart home devices (Ring + Alexa).
This seems a bit disingenuous - iRobot’s struggles were apparent well before the merger attempt, and their own news release said “Amazon’s proposed acquisition of iRobot has no path to regulatory approval in the European Union, preventing Amazon and iRobot from moving forward together”
October 27, 2025 at 8:56 PM
This seems a bit disingenuous - iRobot’s struggles were apparent well before the merger attempt, and their own news release said “Amazon’s proposed acquisition of iRobot has no path to regulatory approval in the European Union, preventing Amazon and iRobot from moving forward together”
Eagerly awaiting the release of Toad 😁
August 25, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Eagerly awaiting the release of Toad 😁
Do you have specific instructions/workflows for Claude? I just tried this out for the first time last night on some DeepRL material (lecture slides, starter project code) and was pleasantly surprised with how much it helped me learn
August 6, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Do you have specific instructions/workflows for Claude? I just tried this out for the first time last night on some DeepRL material (lecture slides, starter project code) and was pleasantly surprised with how much it helped me learn
Can you explain a bit more? I’m OOTL on this one
April 28, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Can you explain a bit more? I’m OOTL on this one