Jeff Richards
@jeffrichards.io
Cloud professional (yeah, that one) • Security • Privacy • AI/ML • Cryptography • Vegan • Animal Rights
With apologies to Kant.
A critique of pure stupidity: understanding Trump 2.0
If the first term of Donald Trump provoked anxiety over the fate of objective knowledge, the second has led to claims we live in a world-historical age of stupid, accelerated by big tech. But might th...
www.theguardian.com
October 7, 2025 at 6:47 PM
With apologies to Kant.
"You may not take an interest in AI, but AI takes an interest in you."
Ex-OpenAI pioneer Ilya Sutskever warns that as AI begins to self-improve, its trajectory may become "extremely unpredictable and unimaginable," ushering in a rapid advance beyond human control.
#AI
#AGI
#AgenticAI
#Singularity
Ex-OpenAI pioneer Ilya Sutskever warns that as AI begins to self-improve, its trajectory may become "extremely unpredictable and unimaginable," ushering in a rapid advance beyond human control.
#AI
#AGI
#AgenticAI
#Singularity
Ex-OpenAI Scientist WARNS: "You Have No Idea What's Coming"
YouTube video by AI Upload
www.youtube.com
July 31, 2025 at 8:31 PM
"You may not take an interest in AI, but AI takes an interest in you."
Ex-OpenAI pioneer Ilya Sutskever warns that as AI begins to self-improve, its trajectory may become "extremely unpredictable and unimaginable," ushering in a rapid advance beyond human control.
#AI
#AGI
#AgenticAI
#Singularity
Ex-OpenAI pioneer Ilya Sutskever warns that as AI begins to self-improve, its trajectory may become "extremely unpredictable and unimaginable," ushering in a rapid advance beyond human control.
#AI
#AGI
#AgenticAI
#Singularity
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And it's only taken 60,000+ Palestinian dead and 150,000 injured, and the almost total destruction of Gaza
How many more in the next month or so?
It also took the rest of the cabinet forcing the change
Starmer - you are truly dismal, and still a genocide facilitator
www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
How many more in the next month or so?
It also took the rest of the cabinet forcing the change
Starmer - you are truly dismal, and still a genocide facilitator
www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
Bowen: Plan to recognise Palestinian state a big change for British foreign policy
PM Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK will recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel takes
www.bbc.co.uk
July 29, 2025 at 7:48 PM
And it's only taken 60,000+ Palestinian dead and 150,000 injured, and the almost total destruction of Gaza
How many more in the next month or so?
It also took the rest of the cabinet forcing the change
Starmer - you are truly dismal, and still a genocide facilitator
www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
How many more in the next month or so?
It also took the rest of the cabinet forcing the change
Starmer - you are truly dismal, and still a genocide facilitator
www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
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July 22, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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#Privacy
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Early adopter, 2-year plan - 80% off.
@nym.bsky.social
@web3privacy.info
#NymVPN
#Privacy
#Encryption
A moment of way-overdue clarity from the UK government? Even if it's not quite for the right reasons. Embarrassing.
#Encryption
#Apple
#Encryption
#Apple
UK backing down on Apple encryption backdoor after pressure from US
UK officials fear their insistence on backdoor endangers tech deals with US.
arstechnica.com
July 22, 2025 at 7:19 PM
A moment of way-overdue clarity from the UK government? Even if it's not quite for the right reasons. Embarrassing.
#Encryption
#Apple
#Encryption
#Apple
Now is the time for action. Make sure you're on the right side of history.
@calexitnoworg.bsky.social
@gavinnewsom.bsky.social
@50501movement.bsky.social
@lidice42.bsky.social
@calexitnoworg.bsky.social
@gavinnewsom.bsky.social
@50501movement.bsky.social
@lidice42.bsky.social
California independence support hits "record high"
A new survey finds 80 percent of Californians want the state to control borders with other states "like a country."
www.newsweek.com
July 3, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Now is the time for action. Make sure you're on the right side of history.
@calexitnoworg.bsky.social
@gavinnewsom.bsky.social
@50501movement.bsky.social
@lidice42.bsky.social
@calexitnoworg.bsky.social
@gavinnewsom.bsky.social
@50501movement.bsky.social
@lidice42.bsky.social
Garbage truck reversing outside, bleeper sounding. My phone identified it as "No. No. No Part 2" by Destiny's Child. I'm sure there's a message there somewhere.
May 30, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Garbage truck reversing outside, bleeper sounding. My phone identified it as "No. No. No Part 2" by Destiny's Child. I'm sure there's a message there somewhere.
The Post-Quantum Cryptography Coalition (PQCC) releases its Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Migration Roadmap - 28 May 2025 - to assist organizations of all sizes in navigating the complexities of transitioning to quantum-safe cryptography.
#PostQuantumCryptography
#PostQuantumCryptographyCoalition
#PostQuantumCryptography
#PostQuantumCryptographyCoalition
www.mitre.org
May 30, 2025 at 12:31 AM
The Post-Quantum Cryptography Coalition (PQCC) releases its Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Migration Roadmap - 28 May 2025 - to assist organizations of all sizes in navigating the complexities of transitioning to quantum-safe cryptography.
#PostQuantumCryptography
#PostQuantumCryptographyCoalition
#PostQuantumCryptography
#PostQuantumCryptographyCoalition
The petition to cancel Donald Trump's UK state visit hits 213000 signatures.
@38degrees.bsky.social
#DonaldTrump
@38degrees.bsky.social
#DonaldTrump
No second state visit for Trump
Unbelievable. Keir Starmer has handed Donald Trump a letter from King Charles, inviting him for a second state visit to the UK. It’s totally unprecedented, and should not go ahead.
This is the...
you.38degrees.org.uk
May 29, 2025 at 11:33 PM
The petition to cancel Donald Trump's UK state visit hits 213000 signatures.
@38degrees.bsky.social
#DonaldTrump
@38degrees.bsky.social
#DonaldTrump
May 25, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Sign the #plantbasedtreaty and advocate for animals and help save the planet! #plantbased #health #agriculture plantbasedtreaty.org
May 10, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Sign the #plantbasedtreaty and advocate for animals and help save the planet! #plantbased #health #agriculture plantbasedtreaty.org
The first-ever attempt to fly non-stop around the world with zero emissions, powered entirely by green hydrogen.
I followed these guys back in 2015/2016, when they circumnavigated the world in a solar-powered aircraft. Looking forward to this new project!
#SolarImpulse
#ClimateImpulse
#GreenPower
I followed these guys back in 2015/2016, when they circumnavigated the world in a solar-powered aircraft. Looking forward to this new project!
#SolarImpulse
#ClimateImpulse
#GreenPower
ClimateImpulseAngularNew
climateimpulse.org
May 8, 2025 at 7:22 PM
The first-ever attempt to fly non-stop around the world with zero emissions, powered entirely by green hydrogen.
I followed these guys back in 2015/2016, when they circumnavigated the world in a solar-powered aircraft. Looking forward to this new project!
#SolarImpulse
#ClimateImpulse
#GreenPower
I followed these guys back in 2015/2016, when they circumnavigated the world in a solar-powered aircraft. Looking forward to this new project!
#SolarImpulse
#ClimateImpulse
#GreenPower
I do think it's important for politicians to have the trust and respect of their electorate 🤣
May 8, 2025 at 4:13 PM
I do think it's important for politicians to have the trust and respect of their electorate 🤣
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The US Embassy in Stockholm threatened the city that any contractors fire their DEI employees.
Stockholm blew them off:
“If the U.S.A. terminates its acquaintance with the City Planning Office, the embassy will have a hard time with building permits."
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Stockholm blew them off:
“If the U.S.A. terminates its acquaintance with the City Planning Office, the embassy will have a hard time with building permits."
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Stockholm rejects ‘bizarre’ US demand that city and embassy contractors be anti-DEI
France was also hit with the demand. ‘France and Europe will defend their companies, their consumers, but also their values,’ said the French Foreign Trade Ministry
www.independent.co.uk
May 8, 2025 at 11:15 AM
The US Embassy in Stockholm threatened the city that any contractors fire their DEI employees.
Stockholm blew them off:
“If the U.S.A. terminates its acquaintance with the City Planning Office, the embassy will have a hard time with building permits."
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Stockholm blew them off:
“If the U.S.A. terminates its acquaintance with the City Planning Office, the embassy will have a hard time with building permits."
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Good article from @theatlantic.com as Rome continues to burn.
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
www.theatlantic.com
May 8, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Good article from @theatlantic.com as Rome continues to burn.
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🐀🪳 Aaron Paul & Eiza González get it!
Rats, roaches, and other misunderstood animals aren’t villains, they’re just trying to live in peace.
Every animal has their own world and a right to live <3 Use catch-and-release traps instead of killing.
Rats, roaches, and other misunderstood animals aren’t villains, they’re just trying to live in peace.
Every animal has their own world and a right to live <3 Use catch-and-release traps instead of killing.
April 25, 2025 at 5:15 PM
🐀🪳 Aaron Paul & Eiza González get it!
Rats, roaches, and other misunderstood animals aren’t villains, they’re just trying to live in peace.
Every animal has their own world and a right to live <3 Use catch-and-release traps instead of killing.
Rats, roaches, and other misunderstood animals aren’t villains, they’re just trying to live in peace.
Every animal has their own world and a right to live <3 Use catch-and-release traps instead of killing.
The Golden State powerhouse rolls on, having accounted for 14% of the nation’s GDP in 2024.
#California
@gavinnewsom.bsky.social
#California
@gavinnewsom.bsky.social
California overtakes Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy | CNN Business
California has surpassed Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, Gov. Gavin Newsom said, as he warned of the threat posed by President Donald Trump’s tariffs to the tech powerhouse’s fast-...
www.cnn.com
April 25, 2025 at 2:12 PM
The Golden State powerhouse rolls on, having accounted for 14% of the nation’s GDP in 2024.
#California
@gavinnewsom.bsky.social
#California
@gavinnewsom.bsky.social
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Why not make your green act an #EarthDay without meat? And make it Earth Day Every Day by eating an earth-friendly diet. #plantbased #govegan #biodiversity
www.greeneatz.com/1/post/2013/...
www.greeneatz.com/1/post/2013/...
Earth Day: Livestock Farming and Greenhouse Gas | Green Eatz
On Earth Day, find out the link between livestock farming and greenhouse gas emissions. Reduce your carbon footprint by eating an earth-friendly diet.
www.greeneatz.com
April 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Why not make your green act an #EarthDay without meat? And make it Earth Day Every Day by eating an earth-friendly diet. #plantbased #govegan #biodiversity
www.greeneatz.com/1/post/2013/...
www.greeneatz.com/1/post/2013/...