You can have local models, but the vast majority of people are going to farm that out to a 3rd party provider via API calls because it’s the easiest thing to do.

Remember I said “It all depends on how you implement it”.

It all depends on how you implement it. He describes the text from images as using machine learning, which implies using an external API to do that translation.

Storing cloud backups requires a server and storage, etc.

• Ad free
• Cloud backup
• Highlight users
• Tag users
• Translate text
• Select text from images
• Push notifications
• Saved folders
• Import / export subscriptions

Source: The sync ultra description from in-app

I might be mistaken, but I don’t think Sync Ultra is the same thing as the ad-free sync premium. Sync Ultra is a subscription because it adds functionality that requires cloud resources, not just removes ads.

That’s how you know they’re starting to feel the pinch of people being fed up with them.

It’s more like realizing that you’re surrounded by fire, so you might as well pick a patch with a nice view.

The best time to make a change in your life was 10 years ago, the second best time is now.

Don’t base your happiness on your achievements as compared to others. Life isn’t deterministic, every person is working with a different set of skills and circumstances. Set your own goals based on what you want to do, and work toward that.

If you don’t know what you want to do, start trying new things.

Aileen Getty has not personally worked in the oil industry and has poured much of her fortune into philanthropic ventures related to the climate crisis.

Isn’t this what we want these rich people to be doing?

They’re definitely different, just found it ironic.

This is a great point. I think especially men approach dating as a quantity game, when really it should be a quality game.

It only opens a big can of worms if you apply logic. The supreme court could (and has) made explicit carveouts (e.g. You can only sue over this one thing). Never underestimate how corrupt the court can be.

Fair clarification

FYI for the majority of US based folks, this will not matter. Most US based folks are working “at will”, meaning the company can change the role requirements and fire you at any time.

Source

Deleting your account doesn’t impact all the content you generated, meaning Reddit can still profit off of it.

Why use this when postgres exists?

I’d definitely be a happy “Sync for Lemmy” user.

Good. Let’s stop playing this game of trying to save reddit. Nobody in charge of things at reddit cares. The objective is to make money so they can IPO. Nothing anyone can do will change that.

Best case scenario you continue generating value for a corporation that could not care less about you.

Spirit Island or Terra Mystics if you’re into board games.