Fiona Henderson
@hendersmithfc.bsky.social
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We are disappointed but not surprised that Meta has used millions of pirated books to develop its AI systems.
As a matter of urgency, Meta needs to compensate the rightsholders of all the works it has been exploiting.
But what can authors do? Read here:
societyofauthors.org/2025/03/21/t...
As a matter of urgency, Meta needs to compensate the rightsholders of all the works it has been exploiting.
But what can authors do? Read here:
societyofauthors.org/2025/03/21/t...
March 21, 2025 at 5:04 PM
We are disappointed but not surprised that Meta has used millions of pirated books to develop its AI systems.
As a matter of urgency, Meta needs to compensate the rightsholders of all the works it has been exploiting.
But what can authors do? Read here:
societyofauthors.org/2025/03/21/t...
As a matter of urgency, Meta needs to compensate the rightsholders of all the works it has been exploiting.
But what can authors do? Read here:
societyofauthors.org/2025/03/21/t...
Reposted by Fiona Henderson
being an indie bookseller in the helltimes has felt both very stable and very stabilizing, and part of me wishes everyone could be on my side of the counter for a little while, because I think it would help some of you be a little less cynical and doomy right now. so here is my VERY anecdotal data:
March 22, 2025 at 3:36 AM
being an indie bookseller in the helltimes has felt both very stable and very stabilizing, and part of me wishes everyone could be on my side of the counter for a little while, because I think it would help some of you be a little less cynical and doomy right now. so here is my VERY anecdotal data:
Fighting for justice doesn’t have to be a big dramatic act. It can be small | Rebecca Solnit
Important message for us all!
Important message for us all!
February 2, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Fighting for justice doesn’t have to be a big dramatic act. It can be small | Rebecca Solnit
Important message for us all!
Important message for us all!
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 10/20
December 11, 2024 at 5:20 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 10/20
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 9/20
December 10, 2024 at 6:10 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 9/20
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 8/20
December 9, 2024 at 5:48 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 8/20
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 7/20
December 7, 2024 at 10:33 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 7/20
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 6/20
December 6, 2024 at 8:34 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 6/20
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 5/20
December 5, 2024 at 8:58 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 5/20
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 4/20
December 4, 2024 at 6:09 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 4/20
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 3/20
December 3, 2024 at 6:00 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 3/20
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 2/20
December 2, 2024 at 6:36 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 2/20
Starting early with some seasonal cheer :)
December 1, 2024 at 9:21 AM
Starting early with some seasonal cheer :)
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 1/20
December 1, 2024 at 9:02 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 1/20
Great update on the state of Turkish Baths in Britain!
Like a luxury spa – for £20: where to enjoy Britain’s Turkish baths revival
Like a luxury spa – for £20: where to enjoy Britain’s Turkish baths revival
November 24, 2024 at 4:30 PM
Great update on the state of Turkish Baths in Britain!
Like a luxury spa – for £20: where to enjoy Britain’s Turkish baths revival
Like a luxury spa – for £20: where to enjoy Britain’s Turkish baths revival
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Folks, translators are being laid off or losing contracts everywhere. Universities are doing this as well as startups like Duolingo. They are the canaries in the “AI” coalmine.
January 8, 2024 at 8:53 AM
Folks, translators are being laid off or losing contracts everywhere. Universities are doing this as well as startups like Duolingo. They are the canaries in the “AI” coalmine.
Hurray!!! I just acquired my first follower on here. Thank you @ninajm.bsky.social 😊
Now the pressure is on to be more active on @bsky.app
Now the pressure is on to be more active on @bsky.app
January 2, 2024 at 9:11 AM
Hurray!!! I just acquired my first follower on here. Thank you @ninajm.bsky.social 😊
Now the pressure is on to be more active on @bsky.app
Now the pressure is on to be more active on @bsky.app
I have reached peak Twixmas today thanks to this podcast from Beth Kempton #takingiteasy
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December 28, 2023 at 3:53 PM
I have reached peak Twixmas today thanks to this podcast from Beth Kempton #takingiteasy
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
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