Why “undue” is being discussed
The most recent Hacker News stories and comments contributing to this topic's mentions.
burningChrome is broadly correct, but the devil is in the details. There's quite a history of US federal programs encouraging critical federal systems to operate within private…
by ZephyrP · Oct 31, 2026
> I don't understand how a "free" thing can be anti-consumer If it is only free in order to inconvenience competitors in a way that will eventually reduce choice, either giving…
by dspillett · Oct 29, 2026
You aren't wrong, but this AI thing which we're trying to give people: 1. is something that many intensely don't want, and many with valid reasons; 2. will inarguably consume so…
by threecheese · Oct 28, 2026
> If your transhumanist religion compels you to share PII with your machines in a way which breaks the law, then there's likely an undue burden. Some modern recording laws are n…
by drdaeman · Oct 28, 2026
>Federal courts have ruled that humanism qualifies as a religion. As a result, she said, humanists have the same rights as other faith groups under federal law. Hmmm, sounds a b…
by nater5000 · Oct 28, 2026
Can you provide an example? The undue burden, safety issues, etc tend to strike down most requests that are unusual.
by giantg2 · Oct 28, 2026
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