Rich Speight
@footypol.bsky.social
Luddite. Health & Social care policy person. Sunderland fan & former fanzine writer and podcaster 🔴⚪️ Walks in Eryri with Roker the dog - fitness after injury. English immigrant to #Cymru 🏴. Ef/iddo | he/him
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On the frontline of a deluge on the Welsh borders, @juderogers.bsky.social heard local stories of devastation and heroism – but incredibly, the disaster was barely referred to in Westminster and the national press
www.thenerve.news/p/storm-clau...
www.thenerve.news/p/storm-clau...
November 22, 2025 at 6:41 PM
On the frontline of a deluge on the Welsh borders, @juderogers.bsky.social heard local stories of devastation and heroism – but incredibly, the disaster was barely referred to in Westminster and the national press
www.thenerve.news/p/storm-clau...
www.thenerve.news/p/storm-clau...
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A failed Trump policy stunt uncritically copied by Reform councils and…failed again.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
‘That doesn’t exist’: Doge reportedly quietly disbanded ahead of schedule
Statement by Trump administration confirms longstanding suspicions that Musk-led agency is on its way out
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:26 AM
A failed Trump policy stunt uncritically copied by Reform councils and…failed again.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
The logic of the free market is that nuclear power generation should be more competitive, less regulated and have lower health and safety standards for workers - combination that has never resulted in any issues, anywhere, ever.
November 24, 2025 at 7:33 AM
The logic of the free market is that nuclear power generation should be more competitive, less regulated and have lower health and safety standards for workers - combination that has never resulted in any issues, anywhere, ever.
I once thought it was possible to run courses to teach people to use these tools safely. I was so wrong.
Others are now making the same mistake with LLM-based tools.
Harm to mental health is a feature of these things, not a bug.
Others are now making the same mistake with LLM-based tools.
Harm to mental health is a feature of these things, not a bug.
“Meta shut down internal research into the mental health effects of Facebook after finding causal evidence that its products harmed users’ mental health, according to unredacted filings in a lawsuit by U.S. school districts against Meta and other social media platforms.”
Meta buried 'causal' evidence of social media harm, US court filings allege - The Economic Times
Meta reportedly halted internal research into the mental health impacts of Facebook and Instagram after finding causal evidence of harm. Internal documents revealed users reported lower depression and...
m.economictimes.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:51 PM
I once thought it was possible to run courses to teach people to use these tools safely. I was so wrong.
Others are now making the same mistake with LLM-based tools.
Harm to mental health is a feature of these things, not a bug.
Others are now making the same mistake with LLM-based tools.
Harm to mental health is a feature of these things, not a bug.
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You think LLM-based chatbots can help students learn? Think again.
Take a few minutes to listen to Dr. @drtanksley.bsky.social clear explanation why this is very bad, harmful idea, especially for Black students.
#Critical_AI_Literacy
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mtc...
Take a few minutes to listen to Dr. @drtanksley.bsky.social clear explanation why this is very bad, harmful idea, especially for Black students.
#Critical_AI_Literacy
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mtc...
Howard University AI Panel
YouTube video by Tiera Tanksley
www.youtube.com
November 22, 2025 at 7:56 PM
You think LLM-based chatbots can help students learn? Think again.
Take a few minutes to listen to Dr. @drtanksley.bsky.social clear explanation why this is very bad, harmful idea, especially for Black students.
#Critical_AI_Literacy
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mtc...
Take a few minutes to listen to Dr. @drtanksley.bsky.social clear explanation why this is very bad, harmful idea, especially for Black students.
#Critical_AI_Literacy
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mtc...
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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood made more explicit her argument that when ethnic minorities face racism, "we have no choice but to ask: what is the cause of our division"
Her answer is the level of net migration, 2019-23 causes racism. (She on Monday said it was caused by the scale of asylum)
Her answer is the level of net migration, 2019-23 causes racism. (She on Monday said it was caused by the scale of asylum)
November 21, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood made more explicit her argument that when ethnic minorities face racism, "we have no choice but to ask: what is the cause of our division"
Her answer is the level of net migration, 2019-23 causes racism. (She on Monday said it was caused by the scale of asylum)
Her answer is the level of net migration, 2019-23 causes racism. (She on Monday said it was caused by the scale of asylum)
Such sad news.
Legendary bass player Mani, who brought rhythmic verve to The Stone Roses and Primal Scream, has died. RIP 🖤
Mani, bassist of The Stone Roses and Primal Scream, has died aged 63
The legendary British bass player was a pivotal player in the Madchester movement
mixmag.net
November 20, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Such sad news.
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The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
November 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
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Probably nothing www.ft.com/content/3cff...
Who is OpenAI’s auditor?
Just asking
www.ft.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Probably nothing www.ft.com/content/3cff...
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You know who WOULDN'T have sat there in silence after the president called a journalist "piggy"?
Most of the INDEPENDENT journalists in @laminda.bsky.social's starter packs.
Follow THESE folks, friends. Do it now.
First starter pack:
go.blacksky.community/6Wdyb4E
Most of the INDEPENDENT journalists in @laminda.bsky.social's starter packs.
Follow THESE folks, friends. Do it now.
First starter pack:
go.blacksky.community/6Wdyb4E
November 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM
You know who WOULDN'T have sat there in silence after the president called a journalist "piggy"?
Most of the INDEPENDENT journalists in @laminda.bsky.social's starter packs.
Follow THESE folks, friends. Do it now.
First starter pack:
go.blacksky.community/6Wdyb4E
Most of the INDEPENDENT journalists in @laminda.bsky.social's starter packs.
Follow THESE folks, friends. Do it now.
First starter pack:
go.blacksky.community/6Wdyb4E
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*laughs manically*
November 18, 2025 at 9:48 PM
*laughs manically*
International football is much better when you’re not watching England play
November 18, 2025 at 9:48 PM
International football is much better when you’re not watching England play
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I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
Opinion | Jamal Khashoggi: What the Arab world needs most is free expression
The Arab world needs a modern version of the old transnational media so citizens can be informed about global events.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
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There is no downside
AI advocates have warned that if every author in the class action filed a claim, it would "financially ruin" the entire industry.
Authors celebrate “historic” settlement coming soon in Anthropic class action
Advocates fear such settlements will “financially ruin” the AI industry.
arstechnica.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:45 AM
There is no downside
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Being reminded of 'Children of Men' for all the wrong reasons, today.
November 17, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Being reminded of 'Children of Men' for all the wrong reasons, today.
I think it’s time for a change at #SAFC Women. That performance was totally unacceptable. We look bereft of ideas, tactically naive and lacking in confidence.
Question is, will anyone in the hierarchy at the club even notice let alone think about doing anything about it?
Question is, will anyone in the hierarchy at the club even notice let alone think about doing anything about it?
November 16, 2025 at 3:59 PM
I think it’s time for a change at #SAFC Women. That performance was totally unacceptable. We look bereft of ideas, tactically naive and lacking in confidence.
Question is, will anyone in the hierarchy at the club even notice let alone think about doing anything about it?
Question is, will anyone in the hierarchy at the club even notice let alone think about doing anything about it?
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The video promoting this thing has convinced me that it's the most evil product to ever exist
The app was co-founded by Calum Worthy, a former Disney Channel actor known for starring in “Austin & Ally.”
Disney Channel Star’s AI App That Creates Avatars Of Dead Relatives Sparks Backlash
The app was co-founded by Calum Worthy, a former Disney Channel actor known for starring in “Austin & Ally.”
www.forbes.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The video promoting this thing has convinced me that it's the most evil product to ever exist
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This is as bad as anything proposed by Reform.
Leaving refugees in permanent limbo and unable to build a new life in the UK would be a complete abdication of our humanitarian responsibilities
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Leaving refugees in permanent limbo and unable to build a new life in the UK would be a complete abdication of our humanitarian responsibilities
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK set to limit refugees to temporary stays
Shabana Mahmood is expected to say the era of permanent protection for refugees is over, in major changes to the UK's asylum and immigration system.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 6:43 AM
This is as bad as anything proposed by Reform.
Leaving refugees in permanent limbo and unable to build a new life in the UK would be a complete abdication of our humanitarian responsibilities
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Leaving refugees in permanent limbo and unable to build a new life in the UK would be a complete abdication of our humanitarian responsibilities
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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So I found this paper this morning and thought, oh! Maybe I underestimated govt. Maybe they have thought through the impact of data centres on people and places, as there is a *whole section on it* and made some actual plans.
This is the section. assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6915a2...
This is the section. assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6915a2...
November 14, 2025 at 7:12 AM
So I found this paper this morning and thought, oh! Maybe I underestimated govt. Maybe they have thought through the impact of data centres on people and places, as there is a *whole section on it* and made some actual plans.
This is the section. assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6915a2...
This is the section. assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6915a2...
KLD’s total lack of interest in the Lasses confirmed as the look to offload a chunk of #SAFC women rather than put in the time, effort & investment needed to take them to the next level. The lad has done great things for our club & maybe this will be a positive move, I worry it will create a divide
November 10, 2025 at 8:43 PM
KLD’s total lack of interest in the Lasses confirmed as the look to offload a chunk of #SAFC women rather than put in the time, effort & investment needed to take them to the next level. The lad has done great things for our club & maybe this will be a positive move, I worry it will create a divide