Matthias Eberl
@eberlmat.bsky.social
Professor of Translational Immunology • Infection & Immunity • Public Involvement and Engagement • Scientist and migrant • Superbugs
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Matthias Eberl
@eberlmat.bsky.social
· Dec 29
"And the best thing about the polio vaccine is that it even protects people who don't believe in it."
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If a website appeared overnight that gave hundreds of millions of users the opportunity to create CSAM you'd expect governments to shut it down quickly, so the question is why X gets a pass when it's done just that?
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
AI chatbot Grok used to create child sexual abuse imagery, watchdog says
Internet Watch Foundation warns Elon Musk-owned AI risks bringing sexualised imagery of children into the mainstream
www.theguardian.com
January 8, 2026 at 9:08 AM
If a website appeared overnight that gave hundreds of millions of users the opportunity to create CSAM you'd expect governments to shut it down quickly, so the question is why X gets a pass when it's done just that?
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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Merriam-Webster:
1. an organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation - especially : an animal that preys on other animals
2. one who injures or exploits others for personal gain or profit - see also sexual predator
1. an organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation - especially : an animal that preys on other animals
2. one who injures or exploits others for personal gain or profit - see also sexual predator
Ogles: "It's important that we have a stake in Greenland, that they are quite frankly a protectorate of the US. They've been in relationship with Denmark - that needs to end. We've spilled more blood protecting Greenland than the Danes... we are the dominant predator force in the Western Hemisphere"
January 7, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Merriam-Webster:
1. an organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation - especially : an animal that preys on other animals
2. one who injures or exploits others for personal gain or profit - see also sexual predator
1. an organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation - especially : an animal that preys on other animals
2. one who injures or exploits others for personal gain or profit - see also sexual predator
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Glad we made this decision today
I know colleagues, the government and other organisations think they will be ceding ground and an important public discussion space if they leave X
It has been twisted too far into an unsafe, malign and destructive tool to morally use, & thereby endorse, anymore
I know colleagues, the government and other organisations think they will be ceding ground and an important public discussion space if they leave X
It has been twisted too far into an unsafe, malign and destructive tool to morally use, & thereby endorse, anymore
January 7, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Glad we made this decision today
I know colleagues, the government and other organisations think they will be ceding ground and an important public discussion space if they leave X
It has been twisted too far into an unsafe, malign and destructive tool to morally use, & thereby endorse, anymore
I know colleagues, the government and other organisations think they will be ceding ground and an important public discussion space if they leave X
It has been twisted too far into an unsafe, malign and destructive tool to morally use, & thereby endorse, anymore
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Beautiful Greenland, May 2025.
January 7, 2026 at 8:19 AM
Beautiful Greenland, May 2025.
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Not particularly apropos of anything but:
At some point we are gonna have to face up to the fact we’ve spent most of the last decade blaming “the algorithm” for stuff that’s mostly just human nature and culture.
At some point we are gonna have to face up to the fact we’ve spent most of the last decade blaming “the algorithm” for stuff that’s mostly just human nature and culture.
January 7, 2026 at 10:47 AM
Not particularly apropos of anything but:
At some point we are gonna have to face up to the fact we’ve spent most of the last decade blaming “the algorithm” for stuff that’s mostly just human nature and culture.
At some point we are gonna have to face up to the fact we’ve spent most of the last decade blaming “the algorithm” for stuff that’s mostly just human nature and culture.
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Danish guy gets it
January 7, 2026 at 1:31 AM
Danish guy gets it
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There’s a kind of parallel between the Democrats trying to challenge Trump by waving their hands and saying ‘Oooh, that’s unconstitutional’ and European regulators waving their hands at Musk and saying ‘oooh, Grok’s breaking the law’.
At some point you have to act.
The game has changed.
At some point you have to act.
The game has changed.
January 7, 2026 at 8:01 AM
There’s a kind of parallel between the Democrats trying to challenge Trump by waving their hands and saying ‘Oooh, that’s unconstitutional’ and European regulators waving their hands at Musk and saying ‘oooh, Grok’s breaking the law’.
At some point you have to act.
The game has changed.
At some point you have to act.
The game has changed.
Beautiful Greenland, May 2025.
January 7, 2026 at 8:19 AM
Beautiful Greenland, May 2025.
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Starmer's tweet couldn't be clearer but a bit awkward when one of the main government comms platforms literally does this as a feature now
January 6, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Starmer's tweet couldn't be clearer but a bit awkward when one of the main government comms platforms literally does this as a feature now
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1938: "Sudetenland should be part of the German Reich. By what right does Czechoslovakia assert control over Sudetenland?"
2014: "Crimea and Donbas should be part of Russia. By what right does Ukraine assert control over Crimea and Donbas?"
2026:
2014: "Crimea and Donbas should be part of Russia. By what right does Ukraine assert control over Crimea and Donbas?"
2026:
TAPPER: Can you rule out the US is going to take Greenland by force?
MILLER: Greenland should be part of the US. By what right does Denmark assert control over Greenland? The US is the power of NATO
T: So force is on the table?
M: Nobody is gonna fight the US militarily over future of Greenland
MILLER: Greenland should be part of the US. By what right does Denmark assert control over Greenland? The US is the power of NATO
T: So force is on the table?
M: Nobody is gonna fight the US militarily over future of Greenland
January 6, 2026 at 6:35 AM
1938: "Sudetenland should be part of the German Reich. By what right does Czechoslovakia assert control over Sudetenland?"
2014: "Crimea and Donbas should be part of Russia. By what right does Ukraine assert control over Crimea and Donbas?"
2026:
2014: "Crimea and Donbas should be part of Russia. By what right does Ukraine assert control over Crimea and Donbas?"
2026:
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George Orwell was right. Just not about the exact year.
January 5, 2026 at 9:30 AM
George Orwell was right. Just not about the exact year.
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The sheer insanity of it.
WH sources say Venezuela's opposition leader committed the "ultimate sin": She accepted the Nobel Peace prize.
“If she had turned it down and said, ‘I can’t accept it because it’s Donald Trump’s,’ she’d be the president of Venezuela today,” one said.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
“If she had turned it down and said, ‘I can’t accept it because it’s Donald Trump’s,’ she’d be the president of Venezuela today,” one said.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
January 6, 2026 at 8:07 AM
The sheer insanity of it.
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Trump said today:
"MAGA is me. MAGA loves everything I do, and I love everything I do, too."
If your toddler spoke to you like this, you'd be concerned.
Most powerful man in the world, ladies and gents. Still hard to believe, I know.
"MAGA is me. MAGA loves everything I do, and I love everything I do, too."
If your toddler spoke to you like this, you'd be concerned.
Most powerful man in the world, ladies and gents. Still hard to believe, I know.
January 6, 2026 at 2:11 AM
Trump said today:
"MAGA is me. MAGA loves everything I do, and I love everything I do, too."
If your toddler spoke to you like this, you'd be concerned.
Most powerful man in the world, ladies and gents. Still hard to believe, I know.
"MAGA is me. MAGA loves everything I do, and I love everything I do, too."
If your toddler spoke to you like this, you'd be concerned.
Most powerful man in the world, ladies and gents. Still hard to believe, I know.
The sheer insanity of it.
WH sources say Venezuela's opposition leader committed the "ultimate sin": She accepted the Nobel Peace prize.
“If she had turned it down and said, ‘I can’t accept it because it’s Donald Trump’s,’ she’d be the president of Venezuela today,” one said.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
“If she had turned it down and said, ‘I can’t accept it because it’s Donald Trump’s,’ she’d be the president of Venezuela today,” one said.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
January 6, 2026 at 8:07 AM
The sheer insanity of it.
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GS: “Sen. Warner said you can’t argue drug trafficking charges demand invasion in one case while issuing a pardon in another…”🤔
@marcorubio: “Maduro was indicted.”
GS: “Hernandez was CONVICTED.”
RUBIO: “I wasn't involved in the pardon… I've got other things going on.” 🤷🏽♂️
@marcorubio: “Maduro was indicted.”
GS: “Hernandez was CONVICTED.”
RUBIO: “I wasn't involved in the pardon… I've got other things going on.” 🤷🏽♂️
January 4, 2026 at 5:28 PM
GS: “Sen. Warner said you can’t argue drug trafficking charges demand invasion in one case while issuing a pardon in another…”🤔
@marcorubio: “Maduro was indicted.”
GS: “Hernandez was CONVICTED.”
RUBIO: “I wasn't involved in the pardon… I've got other things going on.” 🤷🏽♂️
@marcorubio: “Maduro was indicted.”
GS: “Hernandez was CONVICTED.”
RUBIO: “I wasn't involved in the pardon… I've got other things going on.” 🤷🏽♂️
1938: "Sudetenland should be part of the German Reich. By what right does Czechoslovakia assert control over Sudetenland?"
2014: "Crimea and Donbas should be part of Russia. By what right does Ukraine assert control over Crimea and Donbas?"
2026:
2014: "Crimea and Donbas should be part of Russia. By what right does Ukraine assert control over Crimea and Donbas?"
2026:
TAPPER: Can you rule out the US is going to take Greenland by force?
MILLER: Greenland should be part of the US. By what right does Denmark assert control over Greenland? The US is the power of NATO
T: So force is on the table?
M: Nobody is gonna fight the US militarily over future of Greenland
MILLER: Greenland should be part of the US. By what right does Denmark assert control over Greenland? The US is the power of NATO
T: So force is on the table?
M: Nobody is gonna fight the US militarily over future of Greenland
January 6, 2026 at 6:35 AM
1938: "Sudetenland should be part of the German Reich. By what right does Czechoslovakia assert control over Sudetenland?"
2014: "Crimea and Donbas should be part of Russia. By what right does Ukraine assert control over Crimea and Donbas?"
2026:
2014: "Crimea and Donbas should be part of Russia. By what right does Ukraine assert control over Crimea and Donbas?"
2026:
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It's inconceivable why this hellsite is still live.
Even more inconceivable why people still use it.
Even more inconceivable why people still use it.
Grok AI still being used to digitally undress women and children despite suspension pledge
Degrading pictures being posted on Elon Musk’s site despite the platform pledging to suspend people who generate them
www.theguardian.com
January 5, 2026 at 10:28 PM
It's inconceivable why this hellsite is still live.
Even more inconceivable why people still use it.
Even more inconceivable why people still use it.
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In a joint statement, the governments of Spain, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Uruguay condemn the 'dangerous precedent' set by the US attack on Venezuela.
Looking forward to seeing a similar statement by the EU, the UK and FIFA.
Looking forward to seeing a similar statement by the EU, the UK and FIFA.
‘Extremely dangerous precedent’ set by Trump’s attack on Venezuela, six countries warn – live
Spain, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Uruguay say US action ‘constitute an extremely dangerous precedent for peace and regional security and endanger the civilian population’
www.theguardian.com
January 4, 2026 at 6:05 PM
In a joint statement, the governments of Spain, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Uruguay condemn the 'dangerous precedent' set by the US attack on Venezuela.
Looking forward to seeing a similar statement by the EU, the UK and FIFA.
Looking forward to seeing a similar statement by the EU, the UK and FIFA.
It's inconceivable why this hellsite is still live.
Even more inconceivable why people still use it.
Even more inconceivable why people still use it.
Grok AI still being used to digitally undress women and children despite suspension pledge
Degrading pictures being posted on Elon Musk’s site despite the platform pledging to suspend people who generate them
www.theguardian.com
January 5, 2026 at 10:28 PM
It's inconceivable why this hellsite is still live.
Even more inconceivable why people still use it.
Even more inconceivable why people still use it.
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So let's see how many countries pull out of the FIFA World Cup and boycott all matches played on US soil.
“In an increasingly unsettled and divided world, it's fundamental to recognise the outstanding contribution of those who work hard to end conflicts and bring people together in a spirit of peace.” — Gianni Infantino, 5 Dec 2025
January 3, 2026 at 9:36 AM
So let's see how many countries pull out of the FIFA World Cup and boycott all matches played on US soil.
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I mean which suspect hasn't been arrested using 150 aircraft and killing at least 40 other people. Completely normal operation.
STEPHANOPOULOS: Why wasn't congressional authorization necessary?
RUBIO: It wasn't necessary because this was not an invasion. We didn't occupy a country. This was an arrest operation.
RUBIO: It wasn't necessary because this was not an invasion. We didn't occupy a country. This was an arrest operation.
January 4, 2026 at 8:25 PM
I mean which suspect hasn't been arrested using 150 aircraft and killing at least 40 other people. Completely normal operation.