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Show HN: Helix – India's AI and Neurotech Framework for Predictive Public Safety

Hacker News - Mon, 04/14/2025 - 11:25pm

I’ve been working on HELIX, a conceptual security framework that aims to tackle crime, terrorism, and exploitation using AI, behavioral analytics, DNA-Aadhaar fusion, and a forward-looking roadmap for non-invasive neural signal analysis. Unlike traditional law enforcement models, HELIX is built around predictive intelligence—detecting high-risk behaviors and threats before they escalate. Core elements include: • AI-driven behavioral tracking in geo-fenced zones • DNA-Aadhaar ID fusion for high-precision identification • ExposeHub, a citizen-facing app for real-time, verified reporting • A proposed Neuro-ID Surveillance layer (aspirational, non-invasive) for long-term evolution • A governance-first approach: ethics, "neural rights", and transparent oversight are baked in from the start While still in conceptual stages, the proposal outlines legal frameworks, pilot deployment models, and ethical safeguards (e.g., anti-bias audits, no social scoring). We're aiming for a system that is both technologically ambitious and ethically grounded. The full whitepaper is available: Desci Nodes with a novelty content score of 95%. We’d love feedback from the HN community—especially around: • Feasibility and limits of predictive neural tech • How to responsibly fuse personal identifiers (like DNA + biometrics) • Ways to prevent misuse or drift into authoritarian surveillance Ask Me Anything — thoughts, concerns, critiques all welcome.

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Johann Caspar Kerll

Hacker News - Mon, 04/14/2025 - 11:20pm
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Show HN: I built an app for multi-currency and multi-identity net worth tracking

Hacker News - Mon, 04/14/2025 - 11:06pm

TL;DR: It’s an iOS app to calculate my net worth in minutes. It works no matter how many accounts, currencies, or personal and business identities I need to manage.

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I built this out of necessity.

I manage multiple accounts in several currencies for both personal and business use. Each business has its own QuickBooks account, but I still lacked a simple, unified view of my entire financial picture.

I used custom spreadsheets to track everything, but updating them took hours every month. Most finance apps focus on budgeting or assume a single currency and identity, which didn’t meet my needs.

Since getting a clear overview of my finances is something I’ll likely need for the rest of my life, I built this iOS app to make that task take just a few minutes.

At its core, it’s a calculator. It supports over 160 currencies (updated hourly) and lets me filter net worth by any combination of accounts or identities.

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Would something like this be useful to you?

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43688629

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