EDWARD SNOWDEN, THE FAMED WHISTLEBLOWER AND FORMER NSA CONTRACTOR, SAYS SAM ALTMAN SHOULD BE IN JAIL
"I think we need to put Sam Altman in jail. And I think it'll be an instructive experience."
His point is simple. An algorithm doesn't make mistakes, it follows instructions. "Responsibility lies with a person."
"Just because you put out a press release describing how surprised you were that your new model hacked the neighbor... that doesn't release you from the liability."
And this one hits hard:
"If during the testing of their latest piece of artillery, they mistakenly obliterate a nearby village... it's not the cannon that goes to jail."
OpenAI's agents hacked Hugging Face, Hacked Australian government's Medicare statistics, Leaked user photos. Hit random databases for months.
Nobody has been held responsible.
But is Snowden right? Do you think Jail is the answer??
Greek Director Giannis Smaragdis Criticizes Nolan’s The Odyssey: “Odysseus Is the Soul of the Greeks”...
Acclaimed Greek filmmaker Giannis Smaragdis has voiced strong criticism of Christopher Nolan’s cinematic adaptation of The Odyssey, arguing that Homer’s legendary hero represents far more than a mythological figure for Greece.
Speaking amid the international discussion surrounding Nolan’s blockbuster, Smaragdis said that “Odysseus is not Greece—Odysseus is the soul of the Greeks,” emphasizing that the ancient epic is deeply intertwined with the nation’s cultural identity rather than being simply a story that can be freely reinterpreted.
According to the veteran director, Homer’s masterpiece is a timeless spiritual journey that reflects the values, resilience, and historical memory of the Greek people. He suggested that reducing the epic to a conventional Hollywood spectacle risks overlooking its profound philosophical and cultural significance.
Smaragdis stressed that The Odyssey is not merely an adventure about a hero returning home after the Trojan War. Instead, he described it as a universal exploration of perseverance, identity, wisdom, and humanity—qualities that have defined Greek civilization for thousands of years.
His comments come as Nolan’s adaptation continues to generate worldwide debate. While the film has been praised for its ambitious scale and visual storytelling, it has also faced criticism from some classicists and cultural commentators over changes made to Homer’s original narrative, including the omission or reinterpretation of several iconic episodes.
For Smaragdis, however, the issue goes beyond artistic liberties. He believes that Homer’s epic carries a unique spiritual and cultural weight that should be approached with particular respect, especially when adapting one of the foundational works of Western literature.
The debate surrounding Nolan’s The Odyssey highlights the enduring influence of Homer’s epic and the passion it continues to inspire in Greece, where Odysseus remains not only a literary hero but also a symbol of the nation's historical consciousness and enduring spirit.
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