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ArXiv's Updated Rate Limit Policy

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  1. totetsu · · focus · HN ↗
    It seems there is a lot of this kind of AI risk. I'm trying to find the right label for it. Something that was a common good, that worked at a human scale, is now made unviable because automation has pushed it beyond what it can handle and still be useful.
    1. pkoird · · focus · HN ↗
      tragedy of the commons.
      1. totetsu · · focus · HN ↗
        Is it just the same as that?
        1. fizzbuzzbarbazz · · focus · HN ↗
          Well, somewhat. it's the same underlying behavior of individuals/organizations seeking advantage, leading to overuse and breakage. ..and, similarly, the resolution is in individuals backing public will. that is, someone (arxiv) takes an interest in the commons (scientific paper publishing) and curates/controls a segment of it, actively preventing abuse.
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