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by taneq 2885 days ago
It's a bit of a poisoned grail, though. On the one hand, you're selling your soul. On the other hand, they have data beyond your wildest dreams and you can use it all for anything as long as it might make money.

Would you take that offer? Would I? Probably not. But I can see the appeal, and plenty of people wouldn't hesitate.

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But I can see the appeal, and plenty of people wouldn't hesitate.

It will keep happening until these companies are a black mark on your CV, like say a tobacco company might be. Will people be so eager if it means they will be shunned by the wider research and engineering communities?