On: Flipper Zero Self Destructs an Electricity Smart M...

[pftburger]

That said, it’s also important to demand device makers build better protections into their software (like rate limiting) in the same way they do for the hardware. Otherwise it leaves the door open for legislature trying to ban screwdrivers (tools)

[nine_k → pftburger]

You mean, the meter should have stopped switching on until cooled, instead of frying? That might make sense.

Trying to outlaw adversarial devices will not work though.

[cesarb → pftburger]

The Flipper Zero is already banned in Brazil by Anatel (the Brazilian equivalent to the USA FCC): https://www.techtudo.com.br/noticias/2023/03/anatel-barra-fl...

[mozman → pftburger]

Absolutely not. It should obey the law and nothing more. We do not need to be saved from ourself. Let stupid run.

[dismalpedigree → mozman]

Stupid does run… the govt, and they will make stupid laws against devices unless there is a level of self imposed responsibility.