21/01/2024
כדאי להכיר את הסיפור הזה. זרוע פיתוח התוכנה הגדולה והמשמעותית של פוגיטצו, , הובילה בפיתוח תוכנה לקוי ובבקרה רשלנית להרשעה וכליאה של עובדי דואר בבריטניה בשל אינדיקציות כוזבות לעבירות של גניבה בידי מורשים.
תרמו ככה״נ להרשעות שווא רבות, כולל כליאה לא קצרה. תמרור אדום לכל מי שעוסק בפיתוח תוכנה בכלל ובתוכנות פינאופס בפרט.
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/01/fujitsu-apologizes-for-software-bugs-that-fueled-wrongful-convictions-in-uk/
תקציר מצוין של מנוע Bard:
The Fujitsu UK Post Office scandal revolves around faulty software developed by Fujitsu called "Horizon" that was used by the Post Office from 1999 to 2015. Here's a summary of the events:
The Problem:
Faulty software: Horizon contained numerous bugs that caused discrepancies in financial records, showing missing money where none actually existed.
Wrongful accusations: Hundreds of subpostmasters (branch managers) were falsely accused of theft and fraud based on these inaccurate reports.
Lives ruined: Many subpostmasters faced personal and financial devastation, including bankruptcy, imprisonment, and even su***de.
The Inquiry and Aftermath:
Public inquiry: A lengthy public inquiry is currently underway to investigate the events and determine responsibility.
Fujitsu's role: Evidence suggests Fujitsu knew about the bugs but failed to adequately inform the Post Office or address them promptly.
Admitting responsibility: Fujitsu has recently admitted its role in the scandal and agreed to contribute to compensation for the victims.
Government action: The government has passed a law to overturn wrongful convictions and expedite compensation for affected individuals.
Current status:
The public inquiry is still ongoing, with ongoing revelations about the extent of the damage caused.
Compensation efforts are underway, but many victims still face a long and complex process to receive proper redress.
The scandal has raised significant questions about corporate accountability, government oversight, and the use of technology in crucial infrastructure
כמעט אין תוכנות שמגיעות ללא באגים, וזה בסדר וטבעי. אבל בזמן שרוב הבאגים נפתרים בעדכון תוכנה, ואין להם השפעות דרמטיות, יש תקלות תוכנה שוגרמות לאנשים חפים
