Why “bystanders” is being discussed
The most recent Hacker News stories and comments contributing to this topic's mentions.
> We're in "something must be done; this is something; therefore it must be done" territory here except usually the something in question is merely useless and not directly harm…
by 10111001 · Oct 20, 2026
A few people putting misinformation on the Internet - which isn't restricted to AI crawlers in any way, even the new disclaimer is something an AI model is likely going to notic…
by kalkin · Oct 20, 2026
Well, someone has to represent these voters, or they will co-opt another party or put up their own candidate. And the government can’t just keep banning them, or they’ll catch b…
by armchairhacker · Oct 20, 2026
I have to imagine that in an era of lighting by flame (gas, oil or candle) that there were many more opportunities for an ember to settle in somebody's clothes and cause them to…
by kombookcha · Oct 20, 2026
And honest businesses and government services (and the people that they serve) will be the innocent bystanders in the dark patterns arms race.
by datsci_est_2015 · Oct 18, 2026
> Its 40% more. Good job; you can do math. Care to interface with the rest of my argument that you ignored, discussing what that disparity actually means? > It wouldn't be a fac…
by tourmalinetaco · Oct 18, 2026
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