More than 200 people with diabetes have been injured when their insulin pumps shut down unexpectedly due to a problem with a connected mobile app, the US Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday.

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    6 months ago

    And when people are so excited about cybernetic implants I’m like “hell no, i know the firmware for that will go to the lowest bidder and I don’t want to willingly connect myself to that”

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      You might be forced to choose between that or not being able to get a job due to having to compete with other people who perform better due to cybernetic implants

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        “welcome to your first day at Amazon. When you clock in, your implants will take over and complete your duties. At the end of your shift your motor function authority will be returned”

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          “Due to a software glitch, you worked an extra 500 hours. You will not be compensated for this extra time as it was not mandatory or compulsory.”

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            “you are responsible for your excrement, regardless of your nervous system control status. Your actions necessitated another cybernetic employee to clean the work area. You are encouraged to handle these matters when off Amazon property”