Mark Crowley
@compthink.bsky.social
Assoc Prof @UWaterloo
Research:
#ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #ReinforcementLearning
#casual-learning, dimensionality reduction, #ethicalAI #aimorality #aialignment
Domains: wildfires, driving, medical, lidar
Diversity is Strength.
Research:
#ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #ReinforcementLearning
#casual-learning, dimensionality reduction, #ethicalAI #aimorality #aialignment
Domains: wildfires, driving, medical, lidar
Diversity is Strength.
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Benito is a threat b/c he makes art so alluring and enjoyable you want to understand everything about it and then you end up learning about sugar and slavery and colonialism and the Taínos and Hawaii and then you probably have some thoughts of your own, and that's why art is powerful and dangerous
February 9, 2026 at 1:38 AM
Benito is a threat b/c he makes art so alluring and enjoyable you want to understand everything about it and then you end up learning about sugar and slavery and colonialism and the Taínos and Hawaii and then you probably have some thoughts of your own, and that's why art is powerful and dangerous
They're moving to step 6 of the standard playbook. (protectdemocracy.org/work/the-aut...)
Note: there are only 7 steps
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Note: there are only 7 steps
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Trump suggests Republicans should ‘take over’ elections to protect the party
President claims idea to ‘nationalize’ elections in 15 states ahead of midterms is to prevent rare noncitizen voting
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2026 at 4:49 PM
They're moving to step 6 of the standard playbook. (protectdemocracy.org/work/the-aut...)
Note: there are only 7 steps
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Note: there are only 7 steps
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Not too long ago there were maps in malls that couldn't be out of order because they were just. paper.
Even as someone who loves new technologies, sometimes the latest new way to do something isn't better than the old way.
Even as someone who loves new technologies, sometimes the latest new way to do something isn't better than the old way.
January 31, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Not too long ago there were maps in malls that couldn't be out of order because they were just. paper.
Even as someone who loves new technologies, sometimes the latest new way to do something isn't better than the old way.
Even as someone who loves new technologies, sometimes the latest new way to do something isn't better than the old way.
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CBP chief Bovino has confirmed that the officers who executed Alex Pretti in the street yesterday are not only *not on administrative leave,* they have all been reassigned to other jurisdictions and are all on the street today.
This is totally unheard of for any officer-involved shooting
This is totally unheard of for any officer-involved shooting
January 25, 2026 at 8:01 PM
CBP chief Bovino has confirmed that the officers who executed Alex Pretti in the street yesterday are not only *not on administrative leave,* they have all been reassigned to other jurisdictions and are all on the street today.
This is totally unheard of for any officer-involved shooting
This is totally unheard of for any officer-involved shooting
This is fantastic.
In particular: "stop pretending Jesus is crucified because he preached Good vibes and personal growth"
A lot of the Jesus-turning-over-tables-at-the-temple anger is needed right now.
In particular: "stop pretending Jesus is crucified because he preached Good vibes and personal growth"
A lot of the Jesus-turning-over-tables-at-the-temple anger is needed right now.
January 26, 2026 at 5:43 PM
This is fantastic.
In particular: "stop pretending Jesus is crucified because he preached Good vibes and personal growth"
A lot of the Jesus-turning-over-tables-at-the-temple anger is needed right now.
In particular: "stop pretending Jesus is crucified because he preached Good vibes and personal growth"
A lot of the Jesus-turning-over-tables-at-the-temple anger is needed right now.
Encouraging and frustrating at the same time.
Quote from this nice article:
"I think hallucinations are intrinsic to LLMs and also necessary for going beyond human intelligence,” he says.
www.wired.com/story/ai-age...
Why must we focus on the going beyond rather than reaching human intelligence,
Quote from this nice article:
"I think hallucinations are intrinsic to LLMs and also necessary for going beyond human intelligence,” he says.
www.wired.com/story/ai-age...
Why must we focus on the going beyond rather than reaching human intelligence,
The Math on AI Agents Doesn’t Add Up
A research paper suggests AI agents are mathematically doomed to fail. The industry doesn’t agree.
www.wired.com
January 26, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Encouraging and frustrating at the same time.
Quote from this nice article:
"I think hallucinations are intrinsic to LLMs and also necessary for going beyond human intelligence,” he says.
www.wired.com/story/ai-age...
Why must we focus on the going beyond rather than reaching human intelligence,
Quote from this nice article:
"I think hallucinations are intrinsic to LLMs and also necessary for going beyond human intelligence,” he says.
www.wired.com/story/ai-age...
Why must we focus on the going beyond rather than reaching human intelligence,
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As masked agents increase their violence south of the border - including killing ICU nurse Alex Pretti yesterday - it's easy to feel powerless.
But here’s something we all can do.
ICE agents are patrolling in vehicles made in Canada.
If you're sick of the horrifying videos, contact your MP. 1/2
But here’s something we all can do.
ICE agents are patrolling in vehicles made in Canada.
If you're sick of the horrifying videos, contact your MP. 1/2
January 25, 2026 at 8:35 PM
As masked agents increase their violence south of the border - including killing ICU nurse Alex Pretti yesterday - it's easy to feel powerless.
But here’s something we all can do.
ICE agents are patrolling in vehicles made in Canada.
If you're sick of the horrifying videos, contact your MP. 1/2
But here’s something we all can do.
ICE agents are patrolling in vehicles made in Canada.
If you're sick of the horrifying videos, contact your MP. 1/2
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January 25, 2026 at 6:01 AM
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I’m completely fed up with elected Representatives saying shit like, “Republicans will tell you behind closed doors that they don’t agree with what ICE is doing”.
Playtime is over. Professional courtesy no longer exists.
Name them, record them, and make it public.
Playtime is over. Professional courtesy no longer exists.
Name them, record them, and make it public.
January 24, 2026 at 11:01 PM
I’m completely fed up with elected Representatives saying shit like, “Republicans will tell you behind closed doors that they don’t agree with what ICE is doing”.
Playtime is over. Professional courtesy no longer exists.
Name them, record them, and make it public.
Playtime is over. Professional courtesy no longer exists.
Name them, record them, and make it public.
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Also, may I say that I don’t agree with people saying ICE and CBP need “more training.” They’re doing exactly what this administration has trained them to—impose a reign of fear in blue cities. They don’t need more training. They need to be ripped up root and branch.
January 24, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Also, may I say that I don’t agree with people saying ICE and CBP need “more training.” They’re doing exactly what this administration has trained them to—impose a reign of fear in blue cities. They don’t need more training. They need to be ripped up root and branch.
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As we grieve for Alex Pretti and Renee Good in MN, please do not forget Victor Manuel Diaz, who died in ICE custody after being taken from here. And all others who have died in their custody.
36-year-old Nicaraguan national Victor Manuel Diaz died in ICE custody on Jan. 14 at Camp East Montana in El Paso.
The Texas Nicaraguan Community on FB reports that his mom last heard from him on Jan. 6, when he told her he was planning to go to Minneapolis to start work in a restaurant. 1/3
The Texas Nicaraguan Community on FB reports that his mom last heard from him on Jan. 6, when he told her he was planning to go to Minneapolis to start work in a restaurant. 1/3
January 25, 2026 at 4:48 AM
As we grieve for Alex Pretti and Renee Good in MN, please do not forget Victor Manuel Diaz, who died in ICE custody after being taken from here. And all others who have died in their custody.
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A video of Alex Pretti reading out the final salute of an unnamed veteran he cared for until the end of his life in the ICU, posted to Facebook by his son.
January 25, 2026 at 1:18 AM
A video of Alex Pretti reading out the final salute of an unnamed veteran he cared for until the end of his life in the ICU, posted to Facebook by his son.
The People
United
Can Never
Be Defeated
United
Can Never
Be Defeated
January 25, 2026 at 5:27 AM
The People
United
Can Never
Be Defeated
United
Can Never
Be Defeated
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National media should really be covering the fact thay every major school, museum, and arts institution in the Twin Cities, and hundreds of local businesses are closed tomorrow to protest federal occupation.
Nothing like this at this scale has happened anywhere in America anytime in living memory.
Nothing like this at this scale has happened anywhere in America anytime in living memory.
January 22, 2026 at 8:25 PM
National media should really be covering the fact thay every major school, museum, and arts institution in the Twin Cities, and hundreds of local businesses are closed tomorrow to protest federal occupation.
Nothing like this at this scale has happened anywhere in America anytime in living memory.
Nothing like this at this scale has happened anywhere in America anytime in living memory.
Couldn't agree more.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Europe must heed Mark Carney – and embrace a painful emancipation from the US | Paul Taylor
Trump’s tariff retreat should lull nobody into dropping their guard. The EU must join forces with Canada, Japan and other like-minded countries, says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre
www.theguardian.com
January 22, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Couldn't agree more.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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January 22, 2026 at 12:52 PM
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BREAKING: Immigration officers are asserting sweeping power to enter homes without a judge’s warrant, a memo obtained by AP says.
Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge's warrant, memo says
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo obtained by The Associated Press reveals that the agency allows immigration officers to forcibly enter homes to make arrests without a judicial warrant.
bit.ly
January 21, 2026 at 9:32 PM
BREAKING: Immigration officers are asserting sweeping power to enter homes without a judge’s warrant, a memo obtained by AP says.
January 20, 2026 at 11:13 PM
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You're all showing us that it's possible, and admirable, to live and act as a community.
We are stronger together.
Minnesotans know that.
We are stronger together.
Minnesotans know that.
January 19, 2026 at 2:30 AM
You're all showing us that it's possible, and admirable, to live and act as a community.
We are stronger together.
Minnesotans know that.
We are stronger together.
Minnesotans know that.
"I'm sorry baby, but it's actually your fault."
Not the sort of letter committed to paper by a well man. "Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped 8 Wars PLUS, I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace"
January 19, 2026 at 1:49 PM
"I'm sorry baby, but it's actually your fault."
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Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Let us demand a just society, inspired by his courage to resist, his vision of equality, and his unwavering belief that freedom is won through relentless action.
January 19, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Let us demand a just society, inspired by his courage to resist, his vision of equality, and his unwavering belief that freedom is won through relentless action.
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The Patrick Henry Winston Outstanding Educator Award went to Alan Mackworth (@alanmackworth.bsky.social UBC) and David Poole (@davpoole.bsky.social UBC). At #AAAI2026, they'll be giving a talk "The Essence of Intelligence is Appropriate Action..." Sunday Jan 25 8:30AM @aaai.org @hadihoss.bsky.social
January 19, 2026 at 1:17 PM
The Patrick Henry Winston Outstanding Educator Award went to Alan Mackworth (@alanmackworth.bsky.social UBC) and David Poole (@davpoole.bsky.social UBC). At #AAAI2026, they'll be giving a talk "The Essence of Intelligence is Appropriate Action..." Sunday Jan 25 8:30AM @aaai.org @hadihoss.bsky.social
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Now in blog form for people who like to read open.substack.com/pub/itcanthi...
January 18, 2026 at 12:25 AM
Now in blog form for people who like to read open.substack.com/pub/itcanthi...
Who would have thought Trump could be the one to fully unite Europe?
January 18, 2026 at 12:21 AM
Who would have thought Trump could be the one to fully unite Europe?