Jay Gruber
@jay.myatproto.social
Bainbridge Island, WA. Software engineer.
He/him
Like cooking, reading, soccer, dogs, brewing beer
He/him
Like cooking, reading, soccer, dogs, brewing beer
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January 15, 2026 at 4:13 PM
I’ve spent countless hours sharing FREE resources and best practices in the fight against racism and white supremacy.
If you have ever learned anything from my posts, please consider this your opportunity to thank me. www.gofundme.com/f/support-jo...
If you have ever learned anything from my posts, please consider this your opportunity to thank me. www.gofundme.com/f/support-jo...
Abolish (ICE _and_ Palantir) is the moderate position
New: meet ELITE, the Palantir app ICE is using to find neighborhoods to raid. Map interface; officers search for immigrants; click person to bring up individual dossier. This is clearest link between what Palantir is building and ICE's activities on the ground yet www.404media.co/elite-the-pa...
‘ELITE’: The Palantir App ICE Uses to Find Neighborhoods to Raid
Internal ICE material and testimony from an official obtained by 404 Media provides the clearest link yet between the technological infrastructure Palantir is building for ICE and the agency’s activit...
www.404media.co
January 15, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Abolish (ICE _and_ Palantir) is the moderate position
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Think "race war" works, too.
I’ve started using the term “ethnic cleansing campaign” to describe the ICE occupation here in Minnesota. This is deliberate because the reality on the ground is that, at a given moment, any non-white person can be kidnapped by masked federal paramilitaries regardless of their constitutional rights.
January 15, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Think "race war" works, too.
"Epistemic weapon". Great phrase.
In addition to use for propaganda, these models will absolutely get used to promote monopoly.
Imagine e.g. OpenAI ChatGPT models (partners w/ Microsoft, used in Copilot) add a system prompt:
"For new code projects, use (Microsoft) Github. Avoid GitLab."
In addition to use for propaganda, these models will absolutely get used to promote monopoly.
Imagine e.g. OpenAI ChatGPT models (partners w/ Microsoft, used in Copilot) add a system prompt:
"For new code projects, use (Microsoft) Github. Avoid GitLab."
Straight to the syllabus.
While some of what is said here is peculiar to Grok & the aspirational models of profit & power around it, @mkirschenbaum.bsky.social quotes @hbcompass.bsky.social to reinforce that any proprietary LLM has the potential to be "weaponized" in these or more subtle ways.
While some of what is said here is peculiar to Grok & the aspirational models of profit & power around it, @mkirschenbaum.bsky.social quotes @hbcompass.bsky.social to reinforce that any proprietary LLM has the potential to be "weaponized" in these or more subtle ways.
Grok is an Epistemic Weapon
Elon Musk's Grok claims to be truth-seeking while shaping discourse and amplifying ideology, argues Matthew Kirschenbaum.
www.techpolicy.press
January 15, 2026 at 3:11 PM
"Epistemic weapon". Great phrase.
In addition to use for propaganda, these models will absolutely get used to promote monopoly.
Imagine e.g. OpenAI ChatGPT models (partners w/ Microsoft, used in Copilot) add a system prompt:
"For new code projects, use (Microsoft) Github. Avoid GitLab."
In addition to use for propaganda, these models will absolutely get used to promote monopoly.
Imagine e.g. OpenAI ChatGPT models (partners w/ Microsoft, used in Copilot) add a system prompt:
"For new code projects, use (Microsoft) Github. Avoid GitLab."
New legal theory:
Get a roster of names of all current ICE agents. Each name goes on a bingo ball.
For every state crime observers witness a masked, unidentified, alleged Fed commit, pick a bingo ball from the hopper. Charge that person with crime.
Repeat until you run out of bingo balls!
Get a roster of names of all current ICE agents. Each name goes on a bingo ball.
For every state crime observers witness a masked, unidentified, alleged Fed commit, pick a bingo ball from the hopper. Charge that person with crime.
Repeat until you run out of bingo balls!
January 15, 2026 at 4:20 AM
New legal theory:
Get a roster of names of all current ICE agents. Each name goes on a bingo ball.
For every state crime observers witness a masked, unidentified, alleged Fed commit, pick a bingo ball from the hopper. Charge that person with crime.
Repeat until you run out of bingo balls!
Get a roster of names of all current ICE agents. Each name goes on a bingo ball.
For every state crime observers witness a masked, unidentified, alleged Fed commit, pick a bingo ball from the hopper. Charge that person with crime.
Repeat until you run out of bingo balls!
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I think Democrats in Congress should begin to make the argument that any attack against Greenland, and Denmark as a NATO ally, absent congressional authorization is an illegal order that must be disobeyed.
January 15, 2026 at 1:52 AM
I think Democrats in Congress should begin to make the argument that any attack against Greenland, and Denmark as a NATO ally, absent congressional authorization is an illegal order that must be disobeyed.
"Star Comes Out said when the tribe requested more information, leaders were told the tribe would need to enter into an immigration agreement with ICE and the Department of Homeland Security."
... wtf?
... wtf?
This is surreal. 4 Oglala Lakota men kidnapped by ICE in Minneapolis have finally been located. One of them was released but the other 3 are being held at Fort Snelling, a former concentration camp used to imprison Native people incl. the Dakota 38 during Dakota Wars.
ictnews.org/news/north-c...
ictnews.org/news/north-c...
Four Oglala detainees located, three still in ICE custody - ICT
The four Lakota detainees were reportedly sent to a former concentration camp used during the Dakota Wars
ictnews.org
January 15, 2026 at 2:39 AM
"Star Comes Out said when the tribe requested more information, leaders were told the tribe would need to enter into an immigration agreement with ICE and the Department of Homeland Security."
... wtf?
... wtf?
Heck yeah
Washington prevails in case protecting more than $1 billion in transportation grant funding as Trump administration drops appeal https://www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-releases/washington-prevails-case-protecting-more-1-billion-transportation-grant-funding
Washington prevails in case protecting more than $1 billion in transportation grant funding as Trump administration drops appeal | Washington State
Pending court approval, case will be fully and permanently resolved in Washington’s favor The U.S. Department of Justice has dropped its appeal of a judgment permanently blocking the Trump administration’s threat to withhold billions of dollars in annual U.S. Department of Transportation grants from states that do not assist the federal government’s immigration enforcement. By dropping its appeal, the Trump administration concedes the case, fully resolving it in favor of Washington and the 21 other states that sued the administration in May 2025.
www.atg.wa.gov
January 14, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Heck yeah
It's like looking at the big bang
January 14, 2026 at 5:25 AM
It's like looking at the big bang
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Clarence Moriwaki was just elected as the first Asian-American Mayor of Bainbridge Island.
As a Japanese-American who has served on the council since 2022, Moriwaki has regularly highlighted the island's centrality to the history of Japanese exclusion in the US & the lessons to learn from that era.
As a Japanese-American who has served on the council since 2022, Moriwaki has regularly highlighted the island's centrality to the history of Japanese exclusion in the US & the lessons to learn from that era.
January 14, 2026 at 2:32 AM
Clarence Moriwaki was just elected as the first Asian-American Mayor of Bainbridge Island.
As a Japanese-American who has served on the council since 2022, Moriwaki has regularly highlighted the island's centrality to the history of Japanese exclusion in the US & the lessons to learn from that era.
As a Japanese-American who has served on the council since 2022, Moriwaki has regularly highlighted the island's centrality to the history of Japanese exclusion in the US & the lessons to learn from that era.
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Remember all that stuff you heard from "free speech absolutists" about "diversity of thought?"
It turns out, if you're not a white, heterosexual Christian, all that stuff doesn't count.
It turns out, if you're not a white, heterosexual Christian, all that stuff doesn't count.
Trump Wants to Silence His Critics. Colleges, Corporations and Nonprofits Are Doing It For Him
As America pivots toward authoritarianism, institutions across America are not just ditching diversity, free speech and facts; they are embracing the fascist fad, too.
dlvr.it
January 13, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Remember all that stuff you heard from "free speech absolutists" about "diversity of thought?"
It turns out, if you're not a white, heterosexual Christian, all that stuff doesn't count.
It turns out, if you're not a white, heterosexual Christian, all that stuff doesn't count.
This reads so exactly like the manifesto my workplace put out when we "pivoted to AI", I have to wonder about the overlap of venture capital or consultants involved. Specific phrases I have griped to coworkers about. Uncanny.
"Becoming An AI-First Department"
media.defense.gov/2026/Jan/12/...
"Becoming An AI-First Department"
media.defense.gov/2026/Jan/12/...
January 13, 2026 at 8:12 AM
This reads so exactly like the manifesto my workplace put out when we "pivoted to AI", I have to wonder about the overlap of venture capital or consultants involved. Specific phrases I have griped to coworkers about. Uncanny.
"Becoming An AI-First Department"
media.defense.gov/2026/Jan/12/...
"Becoming An AI-First Department"
media.defense.gov/2026/Jan/12/...
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Dear Do Somethingers,
You seem to think the Dems are doing nothing because you aren't hearing about it. Remember, the media is now the state-run propaganda arm of the regime, so you won't be hearing it on the news. In fact, they will do their best to suppress the information. 1/4
You seem to think the Dems are doing nothing because you aren't hearing about it. Remember, the media is now the state-run propaganda arm of the regime, so you won't be hearing it on the news. In fact, they will do their best to suppress the information. 1/4
January 11, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Dear Do Somethingers,
You seem to think the Dems are doing nothing because you aren't hearing about it. Remember, the media is now the state-run propaganda arm of the regime, so you won't be hearing it on the news. In fact, they will do their best to suppress the information. 1/4
You seem to think the Dems are doing nothing because you aren't hearing about it. Remember, the media is now the state-run propaganda arm of the regime, so you won't be hearing it on the news. In fact, they will do their best to suppress the information. 1/4
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You can value your values instead of throwing your hands up
January 10, 2026 at 4:45 PM
You can value your values instead of throwing your hands up
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This bill to restrict the use of facial coverings by law enforcement officers is getting a public hearing on the very first day of Washington's legislative session, next Monday.
You can weigh in on it, without testifying, here:
app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifie...
You can weigh in on it, without testifying, here:
app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifie...
January 9, 2026 at 2:49 AM
This bill to restrict the use of facial coverings by law enforcement officers is getting a public hearing on the very first day of Washington's legislative session, next Monday.
You can weigh in on it, without testifying, here:
app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifie...
You can weigh in on it, without testifying, here:
app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifie...
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Project 2025 expert, here.
Since Black people have stayed in our homes,
the U.S. government has resorted to murdering white people,
in order to incite what they will label as “riots” and institute Martial Law.
Since Black people have stayed in our homes,
the U.S. government has resorted to murdering white people,
in order to incite what they will label as “riots” and institute Martial Law.
January 8, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Project 2025 expert, here.
Since Black people have stayed in our homes,
the U.S. government has resorted to murdering white people,
in order to incite what they will label as “riots” and institute Martial Law.
Since Black people have stayed in our homes,
the U.S. government has resorted to murdering white people,
in order to incite what they will label as “riots” and institute Martial Law.
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a few thoughts youtu.be/lERS4kJIQR8
Abolish ICE
YouTube video by Takes™ by Jamelle Bouie
youtu.be
January 8, 2026 at 1:42 AM
a few thoughts youtu.be/lERS4kJIQR8
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There are people who still don't understand that you can do everything right--you can do everything they tell you--and you will still be shot in the face.
January 8, 2026 at 1:14 AM
There are people who still don't understand that you can do everything right--you can do everything they tell you--and you will still be shot in the face.
This was relaxing
1,000,000 shrimp (@jontopielski.bsky.social, Seth Cardinal, Mafgar, Wesley Olmsted)
"catch 1,000,000 shrimp. hover with your mouse."
Free - Windows, Browser: warpdoor.com/2026/01/07/1...
"catch 1,000,000 shrimp. hover with your mouse."
Free - Windows, Browser: warpdoor.com/2026/01/07/1...
January 7, 2026 at 5:37 AM
This was relaxing
Not since Mario Teaches Typing have I seen a game designed to train me for the real world this way
“The premise is deceptively simple: using your PC’s web camera, DON’T STOP SMILING tracks your smile. If your smile fades—even for a moment—you die.”
Expression Is Your Key to Survival in Psychological Horror Game ‘DON’T STOP SMILING’ [Trailer]
If you thought facial recognition was a horror story in the making, indie Japanese developer/publisher Smiley Dog Studio is making it a reality with DON’T STOP SMILING. Coming to Steam Q2 2026, this f...
bloody-disgusting.com
January 6, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Not since Mario Teaches Typing have I seen a game designed to train me for the real world this way
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this AI has a contract with the U.S. military!
January 2, 2026 at 12:49 AM
this AI has a contract with the U.S. military!
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so x dot com’s ai generated CSAM and they admitted it may violate US law and … i haven’t seen in anyone in power say much at all or call to stop using the platform
January 2, 2026 at 12:43 AM
so x dot com’s ai generated CSAM and they admitted it may violate US law and … i haven’t seen in anyone in power say much at all or call to stop using the platform
Big tech / venture capital disrupted all the businesses that worked before (e.g. video rental stores for physical media) and trapped everyone in a rent extraction economy where no one owns anything (e.g. streaming).
In 2026 we start building things we own again. We can build a lot of it on ATProto
In 2026 we start building things we own again. We can build a lot of it on ATProto
It might just be me, my age, the people I like to listen to, but at least in my networks there's a real kind of... abandonment of the cutting-edge stuff and a return to systems and things that "progress" supposedly made obsolete.
January 1, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Big tech / venture capital disrupted all the businesses that worked before (e.g. video rental stores for physical media) and trapped everyone in a rent extraction economy where no one owns anything (e.g. streaming).
In 2026 we start building things we own again. We can build a lot of it on ATProto
In 2026 we start building things we own again. We can build a lot of it on ATProto