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• kurthr 4mo ago
  So no need to do any deep consideration or evaluation, just the approval of the Epstein class.
  • nickpeterson 4mo ago
    You're completely wrong here, they make sure the check clears.
• jchook 4mo ago
  And it's Howard Lutnick... the guy who lived next door to Epstein and magically wasn't at work on 9/11.
  • bflesch 4mo ago
    Downvotes every time this topic comes up because Epstein was deeply ingrained into the VC world.
    • malfist 4mo ago
      And why is that?
• nazgob 4mo ago
  Does it apply to USA citizens and organizations as well?
  • deleted 4mo ago
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  • polski-g 4mo ago
    Yes
  • Maxious 4mo ago
    Fun fact the 1996 cryptography restrictions have never been repealed. You just haven't heard of them as open source software has broadly been exempted https://www.linuxfoundation.org/resources/publications/understanding-us-export-controls-with-open-source-projects https://www.linuxfoundation.org/resources/publications/under...
    • RobotToaster 4mo ago
      I once had to go through the process of buying a compiled encryption library from a US company, which involved filling in a multi page form basically pinky swearing I wasn't a terrorist and wasn't going to sell it to North Korea. On the bright side I got to add "successfully managed the purchase of controlled munitions" to my CV.
    • mattlutze 4mo ago
      You haven't heard of them * unless you build hardware that talks to other hardware Then you've had lots of fun with EAR compliance.
    • davidjade 4mo ago
      That’s also probably why when publishing apps to app stores you have to attest to the forms of encryption your app uses.