Building a service but blocked by anti-scraping Terms of Service? Explore the legal nuances, the API vs. scraping debate, and practical advice on how to proceed.
When professionals leave us confused, AI chatbots are filling the communication gap. Discover the psychological reasons why AI can feel more empathetic and informative than human experts, acting as a perfect "mirror" to our concerns without human bias.
Discover practical strategies, from encrypted data vaults to simple paper notebooks, for ensuring your family can access your digital accounts and assets after you pass away.
An analysis of the practical and legal challenges of creating source-available software licenses with political or ethical restrictions, exploring enforceability, legal precedents, and their value as a political statement.
An analysis of the creative ideas, such as a lightweight UI, versus the serious legal risks, like cybersquatting, that come with owning a domain containing a major brand's trademark.
Exploring the use of AI to draft legal documents to save on high lawyer fees. Learn about the significant risks involved, safer DIY alternatives, and a novel (but complex) AI workflow.
Struggling to earn an income from your open-source project? Explore four distinct monetization strategies, from selling services and support to dual-licensing and corporate sponsorships.
Ever been blocked by a US website from Europe? Discover the common reasons behind geo-blocking, including GDPR compliance, and why the error messages are often so unhelpful.
Deciding when to hire your first lawyer is a critical startup decision. Explore key triggers like co-founder agreements, fundraising, and patents, and learn how to manage legal costs effectively.
Hacker News discusses the dream of creating a searchable Google Books and Sci-Hub from Anna's Archive, exploring technical challenges, legal nightmares, and the potential impact on research and AI.