Dr Liam Mcloughlin ☕
@leelum.bsky.social
Snr Lecturer @ Edge Hill - Social Media, Pol Com, Content Moderation & Politics. 🗳️ Also Convenor @techpolicy.bsky.social
Spends more time posting GIFs than working.
https://www.Leelum.com
Spends more time posting GIFs than working.
https://www.Leelum.com
So while my mother is away, I'm tasked with feeding her rescue hedgehogs. Worth it.
February 5, 2026 at 9:04 AM
So while my mother is away, I'm tasked with feeding her rescue hedgehogs. Worth it.
I'm no legal expert. But are calls for the former Prince Andrew's (alleged*) crimes of being a nonce to be sent to an American prison forgetting that under Section 72 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003, he could perfectly also be tried and sent to prison here?
February 1, 2026 at 12:53 PM
I'm no legal expert. But are calls for the former Prince Andrew's (alleged*) crimes of being a nonce to be sent to an American prison forgetting that under Section 72 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003, he could perfectly also be tried and sent to prison here?
January 23, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Another fantastic coffee worthy newsletter by @sarahledoux.bsky.social
It's too action packed to draw out all the amazing features this month in one post. So I'm just going to demand you read it!
It's too action packed to draw out all the amazing features this month in one post. So I'm just going to demand you read it!
Our January newsletter is out! ❄ technologypolicy.substack.com/p/the-tip-ne...
We're particularly excited to invite you to our upcoming event with @ceciliarikap.bsky.social on 25 Feb 3pm GMT, where she will present her findings on the Cloud ☁️ in the age of AI 👉
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We're particularly excited to invite you to our upcoming event with @ceciliarikap.bsky.social on 25 Feb 3pm GMT, where she will present her findings on the Cloud ☁️ in the age of AI 👉
www.tickettailor.com/events/techn...
January 23, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Another fantastic coffee worthy newsletter by @sarahledoux.bsky.social
It's too action packed to draw out all the amazing features this month in one post. So I'm just going to demand you read it!
It's too action packed to draw out all the amazing features this month in one post. So I'm just going to demand you read it!
Isn't that EXACTLY what someone planning a defection would say tho'?
January 16, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Isn't that EXACTLY what someone planning a defection would say tho'?
This is a defection going on here?
January 16, 2026 at 12:46 PM
This is a defection going on here?
The are reports he has earned more than £140k. Based on the number of reviews, I suspect the register needs updating.
Which all means, at this rate, by the end of the Parliament, Farage has the potential to earn on par, or more than his salary as an MP (£93,904) from this one platform alone.
Which all means, at this rate, by the end of the Parliament, Farage has the potential to earn on par, or more than his salary as an MP (£93,904) from this one platform alone.
January 16, 2026 at 12:14 PM
The are reports he has earned more than £140k. Based on the number of reviews, I suspect the register needs updating.
Which all means, at this rate, by the end of the Parliament, Farage has the potential to earn on par, or more than his salary as an MP (£93,904) from this one platform alone.
Which all means, at this rate, by the end of the Parliament, Farage has the potential to earn on par, or more than his salary as an MP (£93,904) from this one platform alone.
If they're all the cheap £78.46 option, that's 1,610 Cameos. Or ~17 hours worth of Cameos (the average is 39 seconds).
Although the self-reported number of ours worked on Cameos is higher at 135 hours.
Although the self-reported number of ours worked on Cameos is higher at 135 hours.
January 16, 2026 at 12:14 PM
If they're all the cheap £78.46 option, that's 1,610 Cameos. Or ~17 hours worth of Cameos (the average is 39 seconds).
Although the self-reported number of ours worked on Cameos is higher at 135 hours.
Although the self-reported number of ours worked on Cameos is higher at 135 hours.
The Nigel Farage's Cameo gaff probably shouldn't be the highlight here. The real interesting story, to me at least, is how much it's earning him - which is viable in the register of MPs interests.
Since becoming an MP, he has declared earnings of £126,330.89 from the platform. 🧵
Since becoming an MP, he has declared earnings of £126,330.89 from the platform. 🧵
January 16, 2026 at 12:14 PM
The Nigel Farage's Cameo gaff probably shouldn't be the highlight here. The real interesting story, to me at least, is how much it's earning him - which is viable in the register of MPs interests.
Since becoming an MP, he has declared earnings of £126,330.89 from the platform. 🧵
Since becoming an MP, he has declared earnings of £126,330.89 from the platform. 🧵
Reposted by Dr Liam Mcloughlin ☕
UK police have blamed Microsoft Copilot for an intelligence mistake. Microsoft's Copilot AI assistant made up a non-existent football match and British police included the mistake in an intelligence report. Yikes. Details on the Copilot mistake here👇 www.theverge.com/news/861668/...
UK police blame Microsoft Copilot for intelligence mistake
Copilot invented a football match that never happened
www.theverge.com
January 14, 2026 at 1:01 PM
UK police have blamed Microsoft Copilot for an intelligence mistake. Microsoft's Copilot AI assistant made up a non-existent football match and British police included the mistake in an intelligence report. Yikes. Details on the Copilot mistake here👇 www.theverge.com/news/861668/...
My local DIY store might have needed to spend a few more seconds on these door signs...
January 11, 2026 at 2:55 PM
My local DIY store might have needed to spend a few more seconds on these door signs...
The Out of Office is on!
December 19, 2025 at 1:11 PM
The Out of Office is on!
Which of these robot dogs is your sprit animal today?
December 5, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Which of these robot dogs is your sprit animal today?
Reposted by Dr Liam Mcloughlin ☕
📣 Join us 𝒕𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒓𝒐𝒘 📣 (2 Dec) to discuss "The Politics of Platform Regulation" 📖 with Robert Gorwa @gorwa.ca 3:00-4:15pm GMT!
Looking forward to a thought-provoking discussion on how govs shape content moderation & strategies to combat harmful content
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Looking forward to a thought-provoking discussion on how govs shape content moderation & strategies to combat harmful content
Sign up 👉 www.tickettailor.com/events/techn...
December 1, 2025 at 11:24 AM
📣 Join us 𝒕𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒓𝒐𝒘 📣 (2 Dec) to discuss "The Politics of Platform Regulation" 📖 with Robert Gorwa @gorwa.ca 3:00-4:15pm GMT!
Looking forward to a thought-provoking discussion on how govs shape content moderation & strategies to combat harmful content
Sign up 👉 www.tickettailor.com/events/techn...
Looking forward to a thought-provoking discussion on how govs shape content moderation & strategies to combat harmful content
Sign up 👉 www.tickettailor.com/events/techn...
ONLINE EVENT: Content Moderation Book, 2nd December 3:00-4:15pm GMT with @gorwa.ca
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This is looking like an interesting one, so get signed up!
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This is looking like an interesting one, so get signed up!
November 27, 2025 at 12:05 PM
ONLINE EVENT: Content Moderation Book, 2nd December 3:00-4:15pm GMT with @gorwa.ca
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This is looking like an interesting one, so get signed up!
www.tickettailor.com/events/techn...
This is looking like an interesting one, so get signed up!
Reposted by Dr Liam Mcloughlin ☕
📬 Our Nov newsletter is out 📬
- Roundup on this month's tech & policy news
- TIP top story on how to 'opt-out' from apps' training AI clauses in their T&Cs, and why it matters
- Jobs & opportunities!
Link: technologypolicy.substack.com/p/the-tip-ne...
- Roundup on this month's tech & policy news
- TIP top story on how to 'opt-out' from apps' training AI clauses in their T&Cs, and why it matters
- Jobs & opportunities!
Link: technologypolicy.substack.com/p/the-tip-ne...
November 27, 2025 at 7:55 AM
📬 Our Nov newsletter is out 📬
- Roundup on this month's tech & policy news
- TIP top story on how to 'opt-out' from apps' training AI clauses in their T&Cs, and why it matters
- Jobs & opportunities!
Link: technologypolicy.substack.com/p/the-tip-ne...
- Roundup on this month's tech & policy news
- TIP top story on how to 'opt-out' from apps' training AI clauses in their T&Cs, and why it matters
- Jobs & opportunities!
Link: technologypolicy.substack.com/p/the-tip-ne...
Another newsletter dropped by @techpolicy.bsky.social 📰 👇 .
Amongst all the normal amazing content, @sarahledoux.bsky.social goes into into ten platforms that are using your data to train their LLMs, and how to opt out!
technologypolicy.substack.com/p/the-tip-ne...
Amongst all the normal amazing content, @sarahledoux.bsky.social goes into into ten platforms that are using your data to train their LLMs, and how to opt out!
technologypolicy.substack.com/p/the-tip-ne...
The TIP Newsletter: Content Moderation Book Talk, Opting-out of AI training, and more!
Hello TIPers,
technologypolicy.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Another newsletter dropped by @techpolicy.bsky.social 📰 👇 .
Amongst all the normal amazing content, @sarahledoux.bsky.social goes into into ten platforms that are using your data to train their LLMs, and how to opt out!
technologypolicy.substack.com/p/the-tip-ne...
Amongst all the normal amazing content, @sarahledoux.bsky.social goes into into ten platforms that are using your data to train their LLMs, and how to opt out!
technologypolicy.substack.com/p/the-tip-ne...
Trying out Meta's new SAM model, which turns 2D Photos into 3D objects.
'Look how they massacred my boy'
'Look how they massacred my boy'
November 21, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Trying out Meta's new SAM model, which turns 2D Photos into 3D objects.
'Look how they massacred my boy'
'Look how they massacred my boy'
It's our Open Day at Edge Hill, which is a great time to display all my historical political oddities!
November 15, 2025 at 10:13 AM
It's our Open Day at Edge Hill, which is a great time to display all my historical political oddities!
Reposted by Dr Liam Mcloughlin ☕
💥Upcoming event! 💥"The Politics of Platform Regulation"
🕒 2 Dec @ 3-4:15pm GMT
Join us in our discussion w Robert Gorwa @gorwa.ca to talk about his recent book on "how governments shape online content moderation" + strategies to combat harmful content
Sign up 👉 www.tickettailor.com/events/techn...
🕒 2 Dec @ 3-4:15pm GMT
Join us in our discussion w Robert Gorwa @gorwa.ca to talk about his recent book on "how governments shape online content moderation" + strategies to combat harmful content
Sign up 👉 www.tickettailor.com/events/techn...
November 14, 2025 at 11:41 AM
💥Upcoming event! 💥"The Politics of Platform Regulation"
🕒 2 Dec @ 3-4:15pm GMT
Join us in our discussion w Robert Gorwa @gorwa.ca to talk about his recent book on "how governments shape online content moderation" + strategies to combat harmful content
Sign up 👉 www.tickettailor.com/events/techn...
🕒 2 Dec @ 3-4:15pm GMT
Join us in our discussion w Robert Gorwa @gorwa.ca to talk about his recent book on "how governments shape online content moderation" + strategies to combat harmful content
Sign up 👉 www.tickettailor.com/events/techn...
In 2023, I figured out a repair workflow for DJI drone batteries, and wrote a small blog about it.
In the last 12-months, it's gotten 11.6k views, and 78 confirmed battery repairs, probably many more. That's at least £6k out of DJI's pocket.
That's a nice feeling.
leelum.com/projects/rep...
In the last 12-months, it's gotten 11.6k views, and 78 confirmed battery repairs, probably many more. That's at least £6k out of DJI's pocket.
That's a nice feeling.
leelum.com/projects/rep...
Repairing the DJI Spark Drone Battery with DJI Battery Killer, CP2112, & 9V battery - Leelum
Spark DJI Battery not charging/bricked? This guide is how I undertook a simple fix that might work for you in repairing your DJI Spark Battery.
leelum.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:14 AM
In 2023, I figured out a repair workflow for DJI drone batteries, and wrote a small blog about it.
In the last 12-months, it's gotten 11.6k views, and 78 confirmed battery repairs, probably many more. That's at least £6k out of DJI's pocket.
That's a nice feeling.
leelum.com/projects/rep...
In the last 12-months, it's gotten 11.6k views, and 78 confirmed battery repairs, probably many more. That's at least £6k out of DJI's pocket.
That's a nice feeling.
leelum.com/projects/rep...
Happy Halloween 👻🎃!
October 31, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Happy Halloween 👻🎃!
Upped their game from last year, that's for sure.
October 30, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Upped their game from last year, that's for sure.
The @houseofcommons.parliament.uk Christmas jumper is my version of hearing Mariah Carey on the radio for the first time in the year.
Christmas is returning.
Christmas is returning.
October 30, 2025 at 11:26 AM
The @houseofcommons.parliament.uk Christmas jumper is my version of hearing Mariah Carey on the radio for the first time in the year.
Christmas is returning.
Christmas is returning.
Reposted by Dr Liam Mcloughlin ☕
Politico: "MPs should consider deleting X, according to a committee led by Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle...
"On social media, the report said MPs should feel “empowered to step away from platforms that pose more harm than benefit.”
Absolutely. Please get on with it.
"On social media, the report said MPs should feel “empowered to step away from platforms that pose more harm than benefit.”
Absolutely. Please get on with it.
October 27, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Politico: "MPs should consider deleting X, according to a committee led by Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle...
"On social media, the report said MPs should feel “empowered to step away from platforms that pose more harm than benefit.”
Absolutely. Please get on with it.
"On social media, the report said MPs should feel “empowered to step away from platforms that pose more harm than benefit.”
Absolutely. Please get on with it.