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It’s not even nation states that do this. Companies like Amazon and Starlink have been known to do this. For example, talk to a smaller company about either mak
by pottertheotter 4y ago
It’s not even nation states that do this. Companies like Amazon and Starlink have been known to do this. For example, talk to a smaller company about either making an investment or using their tech, but use the diligence just so they can figure out their IP and build internally. It’s pretty messed up if you ask me.
- r00fus 4y agoMicrosoft has been known to do this since the 90s based on discovery from the antitrust case. I don't doubt AT&T / IBM did this in their heyday also.
- blaser-waffle 4y agois that the extend or extinguish part?
- quesera 4y ago> use the diligence just so they can figure out their IP and build internally Colloquially (and colorfully) called "brain rape". This has a long and highly profitable history in Silicon Valley. Anyone involved in M&A discussions needs to be taught how to work in this environment.
- williamcotton 4y agoIt happened to me! I had a crypto startup around 2014 and we were hiring. One “candidate” asked if we could meet at his office. So I walked into an IBM office off of Market in SF and he had me explain our product and draw detailed diagrams on a whiteboard. The joke was on them. It was a terrible idea! But seriously, what kind of scumbags are these people?
- nsonha 4y agoWhat do nation states have anything to do here? It's just companies from China. At the end, to protect IP, you have to strengthen regulation locally (the EU, exactly what happens here). Those Chinese companies operate on your soil after all. What is the purpose of this China narrative? Is it to blame others and appear childish or to provoke more racism?
- shitpostbot 4y ago
- happymellon 4y agoConsidering I've seen both Indian and American companies brain rape organisations, it's a bit rich to be pointing out only the Chinese.