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You know your co-workers surf this site. I expect to see you at the next game night.

Someone posted a link on HN to a site that adds random noises to your Zoom call. Next step would be a webcam driver that randomly freezes the video (as well as a virtual audio device that does the same).

I wonder if that's achievable with iptables rules that drop packets randomly. Or, if putting the WiFi router inside an unpowered microwave (it's a Faraday cage) would do it.

Yes, this is achievable with bit-buckets in iptables or QoS on a capable router. The WiFi in a microwave or faraday bag won't work because you just wouldn't be able to connect period.

We need an AI that can pretend to be a zombified version of you at these Zoom events. It's a long way away tech wise but one can hope.

This exact idea has been bouncing around in my imagination. Would work for some employees better than others.

Max Headroom Here!

cowardly, but effective