@kmachin.bsky.social
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Chatbots for therapy: Worst idea ever or a good way to drive people into psychosis?
On the next Mystery AI Hype Theater 3000 live stream, @mharrisondupre.bsky.social will join @alexhanna.bsky.social and me to process the hype:
Monday, August 18, noon Pacific
twitch.tv/dair_institute
On the next Mystery AI Hype Theater 3000 live stream, @mharrisondupre.bsky.social will join @alexhanna.bsky.social and me to process the hype:
Monday, August 18, noon Pacific
twitch.tv/dair_institute
dair_institute - Twitch
Twitch account for The Distributed AI Research Institute (DAIR).
twitch.tv
August 15, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Chatbots for therapy: Worst idea ever or a good way to drive people into psychosis?
On the next Mystery AI Hype Theater 3000 live stream, @mharrisondupre.bsky.social will join @alexhanna.bsky.social and me to process the hype:
Monday, August 18, noon Pacific
twitch.tv/dair_institute
On the next Mystery AI Hype Theater 3000 live stream, @mharrisondupre.bsky.social will join @alexhanna.bsky.social and me to process the hype:
Monday, August 18, noon Pacific
twitch.tv/dair_institute
Loved writing this - thank you to the wonderful @sbradstreet.bsky.social . And I got to squeeze in a mention of The AI Con from @alexhanna.bsky.social and @emilymbender.bsky.social The joy of writing after PhDone!
📱 Peer support has gone digital.
This new meta-analysis suggests apps, chats & video calls can help mental health, but there’s a big problem… nobody agrees what “digital peer support” even means.
Are we digitising care, or diluting it?
#DigitalMentalHealth #PeerSupport #LivedExperience 🧵
This new meta-analysis suggests apps, chats & video calls can help mental health, but there’s a big problem… nobody agrees what “digital peer support” even means.
Are we digitising care, or diluting it?
#DigitalMentalHealth #PeerSupport #LivedExperience 🧵
August 15, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Loved writing this - thank you to the wonderful @sbradstreet.bsky.social . And I got to squeeze in a mention of The AI Con from @alexhanna.bsky.social and @emilymbender.bsky.social The joy of writing after PhDone!
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🗣️ "Peer support has to start with meeting people where they are, not where systems expect them to be...It’s not just about ticking a box for inclusion, it’s about making sure people truly feel seen, heard and valued. " - @coproisaac.bsky.social @mentalhealthpru.bsky.social
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August 5, 2025 at 1:01 PM
🗣️ "Peer support has to start with meeting people where they are, not where systems expect them to be...It’s not just about ticking a box for inclusion, it’s about making sure people truly feel seen, heard and valued. " - @coproisaac.bsky.social @mentalhealthpru.bsky.social
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tinyurl.com/rmfcc7u9
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The government has quietly published 12 research reports, nearly all related to disability employment, disability poverty and the benefits system, all on the same day, just 8 days after MPs voted to impose £2 billion-a-year cuts to disability benefits.
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/government-q...
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/government-q...
Government quietly releases multiple disability research reports on the same day… eight days too late for MPs
The government has quietly published 12 detailed research reports, nearly all related to disability employment, disability poverty and the benefits system, all on the same day, just eight days afte…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
July 26, 2025 at 6:30 AM
The government has quietly published 12 research reports, nearly all related to disability employment, disability poverty and the benefits system, all on the same day, just 8 days after MPs voted to impose £2 billion-a-year cuts to disability benefits.
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/government-q...
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/government-q...
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It is immensely encouraging to see that 100+ Labour MPs have tabled a considered amendment to upcoming cuts to #DisabilityBenefits.
If the Speaker selects it to be voted on, and it passes, the bill would fall entirely.
A significant moment for holding the Government to account.
🔗 buff.ly/8Il0Ohh
If the Speaker selects it to be voted on, and it passes, the bill would fall entirely.
A significant moment for holding the Government to account.
🔗 buff.ly/8Il0Ohh
June 24, 2025 at 1:35 PM
It is immensely encouraging to see that 100+ Labour MPs have tabled a considered amendment to upcoming cuts to #DisabilityBenefits.
If the Speaker selects it to be voted on, and it passes, the bill would fall entirely.
A significant moment for holding the Government to account.
🔗 buff.ly/8Il0Ohh
If the Speaker selects it to be voted on, and it passes, the bill would fall entirely.
A significant moment for holding the Government to account.
🔗 buff.ly/8Il0Ohh
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Once a month I like to highlight the bipolar community here. It's been huge for me, and I hope for others.
Attached are the two newest (and original!) infographics. I made a hub at the link with feeds, groups, the crisis bot, more. Check it, use it, help find people and share. ❤️
assisted.space/bp
Attached are the two newest (and original!) infographics. I made a hub at the link with feeds, groups, the crisis bot, more. Check it, use it, help find people and share. ❤️
assisted.space/bp
August 21, 2024 at 4:01 AM
Once a month I like to highlight the bipolar community here. It's been huge for me, and I hope for others.
Attached are the two newest (and original!) infographics. I made a hub at the link with feeds, groups, the crisis bot, more. Check it, use it, help find people and share. ❤️
assisted.space/bp
Attached are the two newest (and original!) infographics. I made a hub at the link with feeds, groups, the crisis bot, more. Check it, use it, help find people and share. ❤️
assisted.space/bp
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“This moratorium would mean that even if a company deliberately designs an algorithm that causes foreseeable harm — regardless of how intentional or egregious the misconduct or how devastating the consequences — the company making that bad tech would be unaccountable to lawmakers and the public…”
Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' would create 'unfettered abuse' of AI, 141 high-profile orgs warn in letter to Congress
The signatories include Georgetown Law's Center on Privacy and Technology, the Southern Poverty Law Center, the Alphabet Workers Union, and more.
www.businessinsider.com
May 19, 2025 at 11:49 PM
“This moratorium would mean that even if a company deliberately designs an algorithm that causes foreseeable harm — regardless of how intentional or egregious the misconduct or how devastating the consequences — the company making that bad tech would be unaccountable to lawmakers and the public…”
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This ‘age detection’ tech is developed in the context of healthcare. But the UK government immigration white paper, announced today, states that they’re looking at “age assessment technology” for visa decisions, so you can see where it’s heading.
May 12, 2025 at 10:14 PM
This ‘age detection’ tech is developed in the context of healthcare. But the UK government immigration white paper, announced today, states that they’re looking at “age assessment technology” for visa decisions, so you can see where it’s heading.
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This is insane. Republicans have inserted language into the budget reconciliation bill that would ban states from regulating AI in any capacity for 10 years.
from @404media.co
www.404media.co/republicans-...
from @404media.co
www.404media.co/republicans-...
May 12, 2025 at 8:47 PM
This is insane. Republicans have inserted language into the budget reconciliation bill that would ban states from regulating AI in any capacity for 10 years.
from @404media.co
www.404media.co/republicans-...
from @404media.co
www.404media.co/republicans-...
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Not so much let him cook as let them roast
What I appreciate here is that the FT scored a video interview with Sam Altman (a high profile get!) for a conceit where he makes lunch and then another FT writer just ruthlessly savages his kitchen appliances and cooking techniques. www.ft.com/content/b180...
Three things we learned about Sam Altman by scoping his kitchen
All Drizzle, no sizzle
www.ft.com
May 12, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Not so much let him cook as let them roast
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SRN is recruiting a lived experience advisory group for LSE research on role of local support and amenities for people aged 65+ with care and support needs. It's a paid opportunity. Further information and application link on our website: survivorresearcher.net/local-social...
May 2, 2025 at 3:10 PM
SRN is recruiting a lived experience advisory group for LSE research on role of local support and amenities for people aged 65+ with care and support needs. It's a paid opportunity. Further information and application link on our website: survivorresearcher.net/local-social...
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The mods of r/ChangeMyView shared the sub was the subject of a study to test the persuasiveness of LLMs & that they didn't consent. There’s a lot that went wrong, so here’s a 🧵 unpacking it, along with some ideas for how to do research with online communities ethically. tinyurl.com/59tpt988
From the changemyview community on Reddit
Explore this post and more from the changemyview community
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April 26, 2025 at 10:02 PM
The mods of r/ChangeMyView shared the sub was the subject of a study to test the persuasiveness of LLMs & that they didn't consent. There’s a lot that went wrong, so here’s a 🧵 unpacking it, along with some ideas for how to do research with online communities ethically. tinyurl.com/59tpt988
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Pope Francis' final Easter message vs POTUS Easter message.
A lot to be sad about today, but also some clarity. If you ever doubt it matters who your leaders are, re-read these two.
A lot to be sad about today, but also some clarity. If you ever doubt it matters who your leaders are, re-read these two.
April 21, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Pope Francis' final Easter message vs POTUS Easter message.
A lot to be sad about today, but also some clarity. If you ever doubt it matters who your leaders are, re-read these two.
A lot to be sad about today, but also some clarity. If you ever doubt it matters who your leaders are, re-read these two.
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The Supreme Court sided with FWS.
But it didn’t hear from a single trans person.
This ruling sets a dangerous precedent and erases trans women from protections. It puts trans rights back 20 years.
We won't stop fighting for trans rights 🏳️⚧️
But it didn’t hear from a single trans person.
This ruling sets a dangerous precedent and erases trans women from protections. It puts trans rights back 20 years.
We won't stop fighting for trans rights 🏳️⚧️
April 16, 2025 at 9:19 AM
The Supreme Court sided with FWS.
But it didn’t hear from a single trans person.
This ruling sets a dangerous precedent and erases trans women from protections. It puts trans rights back 20 years.
We won't stop fighting for trans rights 🏳️⚧️
But it didn’t hear from a single trans person.
This ruling sets a dangerous precedent and erases trans women from protections. It puts trans rights back 20 years.
We won't stop fighting for trans rights 🏳️⚧️
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8.8 million people in the UK experience anxiety or depression each week. Just 361,000 get PIP for it. PIP isn’t for the ‘worried well’—it’s for those with serious, disabling illness. Labour knows this. They’re counting on the public not to. #WelfareNotWarfare #DisabilityBenefits
April 12, 2025 at 11:45 AM
8.8 million people in the UK experience anxiety or depression each week. Just 361,000 get PIP for it. PIP isn’t for the ‘worried well’—it’s for those with serious, disabling illness. Labour knows this. They’re counting on the public not to. #WelfareNotWarfare #DisabilityBenefits
Always good to read how the values of #PeerSupport can be applied across contexts. Link is worth a read for anyone handling difficult conversations including #AcademicSky
When #NottinghamTrentUniversity wanted to support staff in handling sensitive student disclosures, they partnered with us to deliver ‘How to Have Difficult Conversations.’ We helped staff build confidence to handle tough conversations with care and empathy. Read here: shorturl.at/e0Tcl
April 11, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Always good to read how the values of #PeerSupport can be applied across contexts. Link is worth a read for anyone handling difficult conversations including #AcademicSky
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Number crunching: Cuts to health and disability benefit, and reduction in financial support for carers v unpaid care carried out every year.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
April 3, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Number crunching: Cuts to health and disability benefit, and reduction in financial support for carers v unpaid care carried out every year.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
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From Private Eye…..
April 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
From Private Eye…..
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Labour's Disability benefit reforms will push 340,000 people into poverty, exacerbating the harms of a welfare system that is already killing people.
NSUN is appalled by these proposals (1/3).
NSUN is appalled by these proposals (1/3).
April 3, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Labour's Disability benefit reforms will push 340,000 people into poverty, exacerbating the harms of a welfare system that is already killing people.
NSUN is appalled by these proposals (1/3).
NSUN is appalled by these proposals (1/3).
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#WelfareNotWarfare
Useful stats and figures to use in interviews when speaking to the media
dpac.uk.net/2025/03/disa...
Useful stats and figures to use in interviews when speaking to the media
dpac.uk.net/2025/03/disa...
dpac.uk.net
March 27, 2025 at 1:11 AM
#WelfareNotWarfare
Useful stats and figures to use in interviews when speaking to the media
dpac.uk.net/2025/03/disa...
Useful stats and figures to use in interviews when speaking to the media
dpac.uk.net/2025/03/disa...
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If you want a clear illustration of the Government’s disregard for really engaging with disabled people, they have produced NO accessible versions of their plans today.
March 18, 2025 at 1:27 PM
If you want a clear illustration of the Government’s disregard for really engaging with disabled people, they have produced NO accessible versions of their plans today.
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Today we have published our initial reaction and FAQs, including what a Green paper is and what you might be able to do to resist it.
www.nsun.org.uk/news/initial... (4/5)
www.nsun.org.uk/news/initial... (4/5)
Initial reaction: NSUN responds to the Pathways to Work Green Paper
We stand in solidarity with all who are affected by today’s announcements, as well as inflammatory news reporting on Disabled people, those living with mental ill-health, and our right to welfare.
www.nsun.org.uk
March 18, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Today we have published our initial reaction and FAQs, including what a Green paper is and what you might be able to do to resist it.
www.nsun.org.uk/news/initial... (4/5)
www.nsun.org.uk/news/initial... (4/5)
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If you have a Labour MP, use writetothem.com to send a simple email: if you vote for the cuts to disability benefits, I will not vote for you in the next election.
Get your friends, family and work colleagues to do the same, individually.
Let your MP know their job hangs in the balance over this.
Get your friends, family and work colleagues to do the same, individually.
Let your MP know their job hangs in the balance over this.
WriteToThem
WriteToThem is a website which provides an easy way to contact MPs, councillors and other elected representatives.
writetothem.com
March 18, 2025 at 4:10 PM
If you have a Labour MP, use writetothem.com to send a simple email: if you vote for the cuts to disability benefits, I will not vote for you in the next election.
Get your friends, family and work colleagues to do the same, individually.
Let your MP know their job hangs in the balance over this.
Get your friends, family and work colleagues to do the same, individually.
Let your MP know their job hangs in the balance over this.
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There is a lot to digest in the Pathways to Work green paper, a lot of it deeply concerning. Some initial thoughts, from the perspective of conditionality and work coach support 🧵 /1 www.gov.uk/government/c...
Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working Green Paper
www.gov.uk
March 18, 2025 at 3:42 PM
There is a lot to digest in the Pathways to Work green paper, a lot of it deeply concerning. Some initial thoughts, from the perspective of conditionality and work coach support 🧵 /1 www.gov.uk/government/c...
"The evidence of the impact of welfare reform ... is worth repeating: Policies of more generous support delivered improvements in mental health, while those with stricter eligibility or reduced support worsened mental health and inequalities."
www.researchgate.net/publication/....
www.researchgate.net/publication/....
(PDF) IMPACTS OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM ON CLAIMANTS' MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING, AND HOW MIGHT HARMS BE MITIGATED: NIHR Mental Health Policy Research Unit Report
PDF | This report was written by the NIHR Mental Health Policy Research Unit for the Department of Health and Social Care in July 2022. It summarises... | Find, read and cite all the research you need...
www.researchgate.net
March 18, 2025 at 4:21 PM
"The evidence of the impact of welfare reform ... is worth repeating: Policies of more generous support delivered improvements in mental health, while those with stricter eligibility or reduced support worsened mental health and inequalities."
www.researchgate.net/publication/....
www.researchgate.net/publication/....