On: Hash collision in Apple NeuralHash model

[ethbr0]

Why even keep Apple in the loop? Why not just allow government to submit scanning models directly?

Which Apple will dutifully install and run, because they're required by local laws.

[jodrellblank → ethbr0]

> "Which Apple will dutifully install and run, because they're required by local laws."

Which Apple have stated that they won't do, and have designed the system so they can't do that without it being found out: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=28221082

Can't you at least post accurate information about this system and support outrage based on facts instead of fantasy?

[mschuster91 → jodrellblank]

> Which Apple have stated that they won't do

For your random off-of-the-mill dictatorship, yes.

For the US? EU? China? India? No way they can refuse such a request from these markets. And if they could and get away with it, it would be a very worrying situation in itself regarding (democratic) control of government over global mega corporations.

[jodrellblank → mschuster91]

If you believe "the government can compel any company to do anything", then this system is no worse than any other.

Although how do you think Linus Torvalds "manged to get away with refusing" adding backdoors? https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130919/07485524578/linus...

[mschuster91 → jodrellblank]

Simple reason: every line of code in the Linux kernel passes many eyeballs in the open. Even if someone were to compel Linus Torvalds to commit a backdoor and he would comply with that order, people across many jurisdictions would notice this immediately, rendering the backdoor worthless.