Janne Hämäläinen
@janne.hamalainen.social
Computer security architect specializing in healthcare, big data, and AI. An economist by training. I strive to understand the world and help others do the same through my volunteer work as a Rotarian.
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PwC somehow more lucid on AI and education than most university leaders these days
February 13, 2026 at 6:52 AM
PwC somehow more lucid on AI and education than most university leaders these days
This one is about tricking users more than AI, but expect to see more attacks on older tools as AI and online features are added to them. Especially because often the LLMs handles both the instructions and data together, which allows malicious content to poison the workflow.
The AI features added to Notepad created a critical exploit vulnerable to loading a compromised txt file.
The fix is part of Patch Tuesday, so update your systems.
AI is not a feature I ever desired in Notepad. I should look into some alternatives...
The fix is part of Patch Tuesday, so update your systems.
AI is not a feature I ever desired in Notepad. I should look into some alternatives...
AI-upgraded Notepad now exposes Windows users to critical exploit
A critical remote code execution vulnerability found in the AI-upgraded Windows 11 Notepad has fueled renewed criticism of Microsoft's forced AI feature creep.
cybernews.com
February 12, 2026 at 9:40 AM
This one is about tricking users more than AI, but expect to see more attacks on older tools as AI and online features are added to them. Especially because often the LLMs handles both the instructions and data together, which allows malicious content to poison the workflow.
"People can have different political opinions about immigration policy. Political differences are fine, healthy for a democracy.
But if you’re okay with this, that’s not a political opinion. That is a moral failing."
But if you’re okay with this, that’s not a political opinion. That is a moral failing."
I don’t really know what I expect in posting this, but maybe some people see it and can learn from it.
I’ll call it “lessons from an unwilling immigration attorney.”
1/
I’ll call it “lessons from an unwilling immigration attorney.”
1/
February 12, 2026 at 6:33 AM
"People can have different political opinions about immigration policy. Political differences are fine, healthy for a democracy.
But if you’re okay with this, that’s not a political opinion. That is a moral failing."
But if you’re okay with this, that’s not a political opinion. That is a moral failing."
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"His collaborators are beginning to realize that they succumbed to irrational exuberance and made a huge bet on a lame horse."
Faced with cultural rebellion, all MAGA has left is to saber rattle at people who criticize Trump on the world stage. That was unbecoming, but not a sure loser, when Trump was at 50-50. Now that he's closer to 40-60, they're making themselves laughing stocks. www.offmessage.net/p/trump-has-...
February 10, 2026 at 7:57 PM
"His collaborators are beginning to realize that they succumbed to irrational exuberance and made a huge bet on a lame horse."
TL;DR: Probably not. Worth reading, though.
February 10, 2026 at 7:49 PM
TL;DR: Probably not. Worth reading, though.
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So I just learned about the 1986 airplane hijacking attempt in #Oulu, #Finland, and now you too are going to. Because I burst out laughing in a train reading about it.
It has:
✔️beer (lots)!
✔️hijinks!
✔️weird occult Nazis!
✔️✔️✔️"HYPNOTIC-MAGNETIC GAZE!"
Why oh why this isn't a movie yet! (a THREAD.)
It has:
✔️beer (lots)!
✔️hijinks!
✔️weird occult Nazis!
✔️✔️✔️"HYPNOTIC-MAGNETIC GAZE!"
Why oh why this isn't a movie yet! (a THREAD.)
February 10, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Hopefully nobody needs this information, but there it is... TL;DR: Use clean water, plenty of it.
Thread. 🧵 (1/x)
On the superiority of water as the primary decontaminant for tear gas and peppery spray on skin and eyes.
To make it clear to people, this is a thread. Some of you are not clear on the concept. I will reply this with another post and mark it with a number in (x). And so forth. (1)
On the superiority of water as the primary decontaminant for tear gas and peppery spray on skin and eyes.
To make it clear to people, this is a thread. Some of you are not clear on the concept. I will reply this with another post and mark it with a number in (x). And so forth. (1)
February 10, 2026 at 11:22 AM
Hopefully nobody needs this information, but there it is... TL;DR: Use clean water, plenty of it.
A more nuanced look at potential Nordic nuclear weapons acquisition amid the early stages of the nuclear proliferation era.
The discussion about a possible Nordic nuclear weapon need to be more nuanced, including doctrine and a realistic look at the cost.
In Search of a Nordic Nuclear Doctrine
The discussion about a possible Nordic nuclear weapon need to be more nuanced, including doctrine and a realistic look at the cost.
corporalfrisk.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:09 PM
A more nuanced look at potential Nordic nuclear weapons acquisition amid the early stages of the nuclear proliferation era.
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I made a map of 3.4 million Bluesky users - see if you can find yourself!
bluesky-map.theo.io
I've seen some similar projects, but IMO this seems to better capture some of the fine-grained detail
bluesky-map.theo.io
I've seen some similar projects, but IMO this seems to better capture some of the fine-grained detail
Bluesky Map
Interactive map of 3.4 million Bluesky users, visualised by their follower pattern.
bluesky-map.theo.io
February 8, 2026 at 10:59 PM
I made a map of 3.4 million Bluesky users - see if you can find yourself!
bluesky-map.theo.io
I've seen some similar projects, but IMO this seems to better capture some of the fine-grained detail
bluesky-map.theo.io
I've seen some similar projects, but IMO this seems to better capture some of the fine-grained detail
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I suspect that the echo chamber of Truth Social and conservative media, along with X becoming a safe space for racism and extremism under Musk, has given our Republican leaders a deeply skewed idea of what ordinary Americans find acceptable www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Trump shares video depicting Obamas as apes
Tim Scott, the sole Black Republican in the Senate, called it ‘the most racist thing I’ve seen out of this White House.’
www.washingtonpost.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:31 PM
I suspect that the echo chamber of Truth Social and conservative media, along with X becoming a safe space for racism and extremism under Musk, has given our Republican leaders a deeply skewed idea of what ordinary Americans find acceptable www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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European countries are going to have to recognize the reality that over the next 3 years the US govt is going to operate like Russia - engaging in systematic efforts to tamper in their elections to elect far-right parties & candidates. It will be worse if Vance becomes president.
February 6, 2026 at 12:50 PM
European countries are going to have to recognize the reality that over the next 3 years the US govt is going to operate like Russia - engaging in systematic efforts to tamper in their elections to elect far-right parties & candidates. It will be worse if Vance becomes president.
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A #defence tidbit.
After #Finland joined #NATO, we've noted that many foreign #military professionals have problems understanding our reserve-based (or cadre) system.
They tend to believe "conscripts" are poorly trained and unmotivated.
Then they learn they've been working with reservists. 1/
After #Finland joined #NATO, we've noted that many foreign #military professionals have problems understanding our reserve-based (or cadre) system.
They tend to believe "conscripts" are poorly trained and unmotivated.
Then they learn they've been working with reservists. 1/
February 5, 2026 at 7:56 AM
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We've had two orders this year which is frankly unsustainable from a business and income standpoint 😅
So uh, check out all our cool products like gelly cube soaps (with full dice set inside) at www.tabletoptinkering.com
Free UK shipping over £30!
#smallbusiness #ttrpg #dice #dnd
So uh, check out all our cool products like gelly cube soaps (with full dice set inside) at www.tabletoptinkering.com
Free UK shipping over £30!
#smallbusiness #ttrpg #dice #dnd
February 4, 2026 at 6:57 AM
We've had two orders this year which is frankly unsustainable from a business and income standpoint 😅
So uh, check out all our cool products like gelly cube soaps (with full dice set inside) at www.tabletoptinkering.com
Free UK shipping over £30!
#smallbusiness #ttrpg #dice #dnd
So uh, check out all our cool products like gelly cube soaps (with full dice set inside) at www.tabletoptinkering.com
Free UK shipping over £30!
#smallbusiness #ttrpg #dice #dnd
Contrary to popular belief, there are still people in the United States who are able to examine facts and think independently, and who have the power to draw lines for those who may not be able to do so themselves.
Judge Reyes starts with a comparison: George Washington versus Kristi Noem.
February 3, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Contrary to popular belief, there are still people in the United States who are able to examine facts and think independently, and who have the power to draw lines for those who may not be able to do so themselves.
CNN's take on how Trump's government might attempt to discredit the next U.S. elections. edition.cnn.com/2026/02/03/p...
Analysis: When Trump makes election threats, it’s best to believe him | CNN Politics
When President Donald Trump looks like he’s gearing up to meddle in an election, still-raw history suggests he should be believed.
edition.cnn.com
February 3, 2026 at 6:38 AM
CNN's take on how Trump's government might attempt to discredit the next U.S. elections. edition.cnn.com/2026/02/03/p...
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A staple of authoritarian states: using their executive power to arbitrarily revoke privileges & selectively punish political opponents, in this case for peaceful and lawful behaviour. The courts are failing under this broad assault on the rule of law.
A Minnesota woman observing ICE agents in her car was cornered on one-way streets. An agent approached, called her by name—citing facial recognition. Days later, her Global Entry and TSA privileges were revoked, with no explanation.
How ICE Already Knows Who Minneapolis Protesters Are
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:29 PM
A staple of authoritarian states: using their executive power to arbitrarily revoke privileges & selectively punish political opponents, in this case for peaceful and lawful behaviour. The courts are failing under this broad assault on the rule of law.
Kun kuolema on brändätty laatupoikkeamaksi. yle.fi/a/74-20207386
Hoitajien kutsuminen on ollut hankalaa ennenkin espoolaisessa hoivakodissa – nyt poliisi tutkii vanhuksen kuolemaa
Vanhus kuoli Attendon hoivakodissa sunnuntaina. Poliisi tutkii heitteillepanon mahdollisuutta.
yle.fi
January 30, 2026 at 11:28 AM
Kun kuolema on brändätty laatupoikkeamaksi. yle.fi/a/74-20207386
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There’s so many Cretaceous birds. Many are not the ancestors of living birds: instead, they died out
Jurassic cupboard remained frustratingly bare save Archaeopteryx — until the discovery of Baminornis.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Jurassic cupboard remained frustratingly bare save Archaeopteryx — until the discovery of Baminornis.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
January 26, 2026 at 8:16 AM
There’s so many Cretaceous birds. Many are not the ancestors of living birds: instead, they died out
Jurassic cupboard remained frustratingly bare save Archaeopteryx — until the discovery of Baminornis.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Jurassic cupboard remained frustratingly bare save Archaeopteryx — until the discovery of Baminornis.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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Auschwitz was at the end of a process. We must remember that it did not start from gas chambers.
This hatred gradually developed: from ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
This hatred gradually developed: from ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
January 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Auschwitz was at the end of a process. We must remember that it did not start from gas chambers.
This hatred gradually developed: from ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
This hatred gradually developed: from ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
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A phrase for why so much AI art looks the same: cultural stagnation.
Creativity gets flattened into polished sameness when machines optimize for what’s familiar.
buff.ly/JkvxYJF
Creativity gets flattened into polished sameness when machines optimize for what’s familiar.
buff.ly/JkvxYJF
AI-induced cultural stagnation is no longer speculation − it’s already happening
AI-mediated culture is already being filtered in ways that favor the familiar, the describable and the conventional.
theconversation.com
January 25, 2026 at 12:14 PM
A phrase for why so much AI art looks the same: cultural stagnation.
Creativity gets flattened into polished sameness when machines optimize for what’s familiar.
buff.ly/JkvxYJF
Creativity gets flattened into polished sameness when machines optimize for what’s familiar.
buff.ly/JkvxYJF
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One year in, it's Hobbes all the way down. Me & @dandrezner.bsky.social in @foreignaffairs.com.
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
Trump’s Year of Anarchy
The unconstrained presidency and the end of American primacy.
www.foreignaffairs.com
January 20, 2026 at 12:13 PM
One year in, it's Hobbes all the way down. Me & @dandrezner.bsky.social in @foreignaffairs.com.
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
"Kiinassa kuri ja moraali ovat äärimmäisen kovia ... ilman kovaa työtä ei tule tuloksia", sanoo Kyöstilä. Ei kai hän haaveile Kiinalaista järjestelmää myös Suomen yhteiskuntamalliksi?
Huomaa että näillä suomen massikeisareilla on argumentit loppumassa kun etätyön vastustamistakin perustellaan sillä, että kiinassa on kova työmoraali 🙄 Eli jälleen Heikkiä vaan rasitta ettei ihmiset voi tarpeeksi huonosti töissä.
www.is.fi/taloussanoma...
www.is.fi/taloussanoma...
HS: Suomen kolmanneksi rikkain ihminen jyrähtää etätöistä
Heikki Kyöstilä vertaa Suomen työkulttuuria Kiinaan HS:n haastattelussa.
www.is.fi
January 20, 2026 at 1:59 PM
"Kiinassa kuri ja moraali ovat äärimmäisen kovia ... ilman kovaa työtä ei tule tuloksia", sanoo Kyöstilä. Ei kai hän haaveile Kiinalaista järjestelmää myös Suomen yhteiskuntamalliksi?
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If only the Fuhrer knew of that
Tillis: "To be clear -- I'm not critical of the president. I'm critical of the bad advice he's getting on Greenland."
January 20, 2026 at 1:41 PM
If only the Fuhrer knew of that