"The appearance of X's name in the files does not imply wrongdoing"

3 points | by chrisjj 4 hours ago

2 comments

  • robthebrew 4 hours ago

    If you are going to redact the name, could you use the same number of letters? eg XXXXp

    • chrisjj 2 hours ago

      Given the purpose, I've increased the difference. Apologies if my purpose was not clear.

    • davydm 4 hours ago

      because these files contain a lot of arbitrary garbage, including unsent emails

      for instance, you will find Stephen Colbert's name in there - because an email sent between two of epstein's buddies included a line where the author thought that epstein would enjoy Colbert's show

      so his name is in the files, and he really has nothing to do with it - and I bet there's a lot more, considering the sources of the files

      • chrisjj 2 hours ago

        I cannot imagine the BBC would bother to disclaim for such cases.

        • davydm 4 hours ago

          not saying that all the names in that file are innocent - just saying that having your name appear in the file doesn't make you a pedophile - otherwise we should watch out for Forrest Gump and Pikachu too. Their names also appear in the files.

          • chrisjj 2 hours ago

            Make you one?! I had no idea current tech was so powerful.

            Then again, seeing the latest 3D printers... Who knows what that text in a prompt injection could deliver.

            /i