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> Putting public money into the effort rather than the hodgepodge of private funding that has so far fueled a good portion of the research, including a Bill Gat
by solosoyokaze 6y ago
> Putting public money into the effort rather than the hodgepodge of private funding that has so far fueled a good portion of the research, including a Bill Gates-backed initiative at Harvard that wants to do a small-scale test this summer in the wild, could help provide some accountability.
I really don’t want my tax dollars going toward this quack project. I also don’t want Bill Gates involved in any public projects.
- cestith 6y agoDefine "involved". Then think of all the anti-malaria work around the world. And think about how many government computers around the world run Windows and Office. Then think about who uses Azure.
- solosoyokaze 6y ago> And think about how many government computers around the world run Windows and Office. Then think about who uses Azure. I absolutely think the government should be using OSS or literally anything other than MS products. I also would rather tax Bill Gates than have him directly involved in any public project.