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I think that is something that is worth repeating, telling and shouting: AI research is being open-sourced (arguably the most important research to make in the
by Iv 9y ago
I think that is something that is worth repeating, telling and shouting: AI research is being open-sourced (arguably the most important research to make in the open, ever) because researcher DEMANDED it. And were ready to refuse job offers for ideological reasons.
As someone who has turned down offers in the military, I have often heard that it was childish and inefficient to have ideals when hunting for jobs. Well, here is the proof that it is not.
I really congratulate these researchers. By their perseverance alone they may be helping avoid one of the most worrisome dystopia ever anticipate by SF writers.
- Cacti 9y agoMeh, not really. You're expected to publish in the field and your future job prospects depend on it. These people just want to ensure they can easily go to other companies/orgs.
- blazespin 9y agoYeah. Hard to develop a world class reputation squirreled away in the basement of Apple. This is the real reason Apple doesn't want their people publishing. Because Google will know who to snatch away! It's very much a kick the ladder away type of company.
- digitalzombie 9y agoI guess the Apple should pay them well enough if they don't want them to leave. But you know they'll just spearhead another collusion with other tech company.
- vacri 9y ago> Well, here is the proof that it is not. For people with top-rated skills in heavy, heavy demand. If you're the unicorn that everyone's after, you've always been able to dictate your terms.
- soVeryTired 9y agoI like the mixed metaphor
- Iv 9y agoPeople in high demand can make their own conditions. They can ask for equity, more money, a company yacht... Them, they demanded open publication. And it was acceptable to the company because all the other competitors were facing the same demand.
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