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Godparticle's avatar

One may ask how the GPT knew about the plot of the film. Here is a translation of the portuguese article on the film:

Dora (Fernanda Montenegro) is a retired teacher who works as a letter writer for illiterates at the Central Station of Brazil , in Rio de Janeiro . She frequently loses her temper with her clients and often doesn't mail the letters she writes, putting them in a drawer or even tearing them up. Joshua (Vinicius de Oliveira) is a poor nine-year-old boy who has never met his father, Jesus, but hopes to do so. His mother, Ana (Sôia Lira), then, hires Dora's services to be able to send a letter to the boy's father, in which she states that they hope to reunite soon. However, when the mother and the boy leave the station, the mother is hit by a bus and dies in front of her son, who is left homeless. Some time later, Dora takes him to her house and sells him to Yolanda (Stella Freitas) and her husband, a corrupt couple — although she doesn't know it, she feels guilty after her neighbor and friend Irene (Marília Pêra) warns her that the couple does not put children up for adoption, but kills them and sells their organs on the black market .. The next day, the writer returns to the apartment where she sold Josué, tricks Yolanda, and steals him back. Initially, Dora hesitates to take responsibility for the boy, but ends up deciding to take him to the northeast of the country, in order to find his father's house and leave him there.

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Armor of God's avatar

i think i'll ask GPT it if its possible to be sure about election results using electronic devices which don't even give a receipt as to how you voted or any reliable paper trail

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Ensuring the integrity and accuracy of election results is crucial for any democratic process. While electronic voting systems can offer some advantages, such as faster counting and accessibility for certain groups, the absence of a paper trail or a way to verify individual votes can raise concerns about the transparency and reliability of the process.

The lack of a paper trail can make it difficult to conduct meaningful audits or recounts if there are suspicions of errors or tampering. It leaves the results vulnerable to potential software malfunctions, hacking attempts, or other security breaches. Additionally, without a receipt or physical record of a vote, it becomes challenging for voters to confirm that their vote was recorded correctly and to address any discrepancies.

To address these concerns, some countries or jurisdictions implement various security measures and regulations for electronic voting systems, including:

1. **Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT)**: This system combines electronic voting with a paper trail. After casting their vote electronically, voters can review a paper receipt that shows their choices. This receipt is then securely stored and can be used for audits or recounts.

2. **Post-Election Audits**: Even without a paper trail, some systems conduct risk-limiting audits or post-election audits by manually checking a statistically significant sample of paper ballots to verify the accuracy of the electronic results.

3. **Robust Security Measures**: Implementing strong encryption, multi-factor authentication, and regular security updates can help protect electronic voting systems from potential cyber threats.

4. **Independent Testing and Certification**: Having independent organizations test and certify the voting machines can ensure that they meet necessary security standards.

5. **Transparency and Public Observation**: Allowing observers from different parties and the public to oversee the voting process can help enhance transparency and trust.

Despite these measures, electronic voting systems without a paper trail can still be vulnerable to certain risks. Therefore, the decision to use such systems should be based on a thorough assessment of potential benefits and risks, as well as the consideration of public confidence in the electoral process. In some cases, countries and regions have chosen to stick with traditional paper-based voting systems due to the perceived security advantages and familiarity of the process.

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Dawn's avatar

This is very interesting!!

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