Pollik
@pollik.bsky.social
Brit. Trans. Reluctantly political. Widow. 72yo (2025)
Background - probate/exor (asst manager high street bank), subpostmistress/shop owner, bus driver, independent living, mobile librarian, counsellor.
I block quickly, so don't play games with me.
Background - probate/exor (asst manager high street bank), subpostmistress/shop owner, bus driver, independent living, mobile librarian, counsellor.
I block quickly, so don't play games with me.
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Also, when reporters start talking about the chatbots this way, it is imperative to remind them they are basically asking a toaster for comment. They should be a lot more embarrassed about this than they currently are.
“Grok told CNN…” no it didn’t. You typed stuff into an unreliable calculator.
“Grok told CNN…” no it didn’t. You typed stuff into an unreliable calculator.
January 3, 2026 at 3:06 AM
Also, when reporters start talking about the chatbots this way, it is imperative to remind them they are basically asking a toaster for comment. They should be a lot more embarrassed about this than they currently are.
“Grok told CNN…” no it didn’t. You typed stuff into an unreliable calculator.
“Grok told CNN…” no it didn’t. You typed stuff into an unreliable calculator.
FWIW
What caught my eye is "common sense" scored three times higher than experts.
This means Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg... the tech bros.
January 3, 2026 at 7:14 AM
FWIW
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Marlon Wayans reaffirmed his unconditional love for his trans son Kai in a recent interview, saying, “I’m gonna love my baby regardless of what anybody says,” and added that protecting Kai is his natural instinct as a father #NOH8
January 2, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Marlon Wayans reaffirmed his unconditional love for his trans son Kai in a recent interview, saying, “I’m gonna love my baby regardless of what anybody says,” and added that protecting Kai is his natural instinct as a father #NOH8
This shouldn't be news, anymore
BREAKING: Renee Hardman wins special election to the Iowa State Senate, becoming the first Black woman elected to the chamber #NOH8
January 3, 2026 at 7:05 AM
This shouldn't be news, anymore
It is long past time when something should be done to combat this kind of behaviour.
BDS ultimately harms innocent citizens...we need something better.
Suggestions?
BDS ultimately harms innocent citizens...we need something better.
Suggestions?
🚨 Three Freedom Flotilla participants have publicly accused Israeli forces of severe sexual abuse, including rape and torture, after being seized and detained by Israeli authorities in October 2025.
📌 Statements from Anna, Vincenzo, and Surya
▪️Anna: “After I was kidnapped by Israeli forces...
📌 Statements from Anna, Vincenzo, and Surya
▪️Anna: “After I was kidnapped by Israeli forces...
January 3, 2026 at 7:04 AM
It is long past time when something should be done to combat this kind of behaviour.
BDS ultimately harms innocent citizens...we need something better.
Suggestions?
BDS ultimately harms innocent citizens...we need something better.
Suggestions?
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🚨 Three Freedom Flotilla participants have publicly accused Israeli forces of severe sexual abuse, including rape and torture, after being seized and detained by Israeli authorities in October 2025.
📌 Statements from Anna, Vincenzo, and Surya
▪️Anna: “After I was kidnapped by Israeli forces...
📌 Statements from Anna, Vincenzo, and Surya
▪️Anna: “After I was kidnapped by Israeli forces...
January 2, 2026 at 11:47 PM
🚨 Three Freedom Flotilla participants have publicly accused Israeli forces of severe sexual abuse, including rape and torture, after being seized and detained by Israeli authorities in October 2025.
📌 Statements from Anna, Vincenzo, and Surya
▪️Anna: “After I was kidnapped by Israeli forces...
📌 Statements from Anna, Vincenzo, and Surya
▪️Anna: “After I was kidnapped by Israeli forces...
Q: Why do I think democracy is broken in (not only) USA?
A:
A:
January 3, 2026 at 7:01 AM
Q: Why do I think democracy is broken in (not only) USA?
A:
A:
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This is a thread of major media outlets falsely anthropomorphising the "Grok" chatbot program and in doing so, actively and directly removing responsibility and accountability from individual people working at X who created a child pornography generator (Elon Musk, Nikita Bier etc)
#1: Reuters
#1: Reuters
January 2, 2026 at 8:02 PM
This is a thread of major media outlets falsely anthropomorphising the "Grok" chatbot program and in doing so, actively and directly removing responsibility and accountability from individual people working at X who created a child pornography generator (Elon Musk, Nikita Bier etc)
#1: Reuters
#1: Reuters
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Pensioner or close to retirement…?
Vote Green.
Starmer’s “government” thinks the lowest state pension in Western Europe is “too expensive” & wants to end the Triple Lock.
Opening the door to Reform continues to be the unifying theme of every Labour policy.
liveapp.inews.co.uk/category/414...
Vote Green.
Starmer’s “government” thinks the lowest state pension in Western Europe is “too expensive” & wants to end the Triple Lock.
Opening the door to Reform continues to be the unifying theme of every Labour policy.
liveapp.inews.co.uk/category/414...
End triple lock, Labour told – and link state pension to UK wages only
While the triple lock remains popular with voters, economists and political figures are questioning the policy’s future
liveapp.inews.co.uk
January 3, 2026 at 5:29 AM
Pensioner or close to retirement…?
Vote Green.
Starmer’s “government” thinks the lowest state pension in Western Europe is “too expensive” & wants to end the Triple Lock.
Opening the door to Reform continues to be the unifying theme of every Labour policy.
liveapp.inews.co.uk/category/414...
Vote Green.
Starmer’s “government” thinks the lowest state pension in Western Europe is “too expensive” & wants to end the Triple Lock.
Opening the door to Reform continues to be the unifying theme of every Labour policy.
liveapp.inews.co.uk/category/414...
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100 stories about what Israel thinks, none about how MUSLIMS WHO LIVE IN NYC think about having a Muslim Mayor. Nothing to see here.
January 3, 2026 at 12:36 AM
100 stories about what Israel thinks, none about how MUSLIMS WHO LIVE IN NYC think about having a Muslim Mayor. Nothing to see here.
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1. Headlines everywhere today read "Grok apologizes."
This is bullshit. A chatbot is not something that can apologize.
Pretending otherwise is simple laundering these companies' bullshit about what AI is, while diffusing blame away from the human beings that developed and released this system.
This is bullshit. A chatbot is not something that can apologize.
Pretending otherwise is simple laundering these companies' bullshit about what AI is, while diffusing blame away from the human beings that developed and released this system.
January 3, 2026 at 12:12 AM
1. Headlines everywhere today read "Grok apologizes."
This is bullshit. A chatbot is not something that can apologize.
Pretending otherwise is simple laundering these companies' bullshit about what AI is, while diffusing blame away from the human beings that developed and released this system.
This is bullshit. A chatbot is not something that can apologize.
Pretending otherwise is simple laundering these companies' bullshit about what AI is, while diffusing blame away from the human beings that developed and released this system.
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The PM vowed to abolish the Lords. Why is he stuffing it with his allies instead?
The PM vowed to abolish the Lords. Why is he stuffing it with his allies instead?
The PM vowed to abolish the Lords. Why is he stuffing it with his allies instead?
www.independent.co.uk
January 3, 2026 at 6:12 AM
The PM vowed to abolish the Lords. Why is he stuffing it with his allies instead?
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This means Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg... the tech bros.
January 2, 2026 at 11:02 PM
This means Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg... the tech bros.
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Unless I'm missing something, and I'm pretty sure I'm not, Twitter's AI is cranking out CSAM deepfakes, Elon Musk is making jokes about it, and nobody is doing anything to stop it or hold anyone at Twitter accountable for its creation and distribution.
Is that right?
Is that right?
January 2, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Unless I'm missing something, and I'm pretty sure I'm not, Twitter's AI is cranking out CSAM deepfakes, Elon Musk is making jokes about it, and nobody is doing anything to stop it or hold anyone at Twitter accountable for its creation and distribution.
Is that right?
Is that right?
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Anti-abortion advocates: our bans exempt women from prosecution
Cops: oh we have other laws we can charge them under, and we’ll call fetuses “infants”
www.fox10tv.com/2026/01/02/w... h/t @kelciemmorris.bsky.social
Cops: oh we have other laws we can charge them under, and we’ll call fetuses “infants”
www.fox10tv.com/2026/01/02/w... h/t @kelciemmorris.bsky.social
January 2, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Anti-abortion advocates: our bans exempt women from prosecution
Cops: oh we have other laws we can charge them under, and we’ll call fetuses “infants”
www.fox10tv.com/2026/01/02/w... h/t @kelciemmorris.bsky.social
Cops: oh we have other laws we can charge them under, and we’ll call fetuses “infants”
www.fox10tv.com/2026/01/02/w... h/t @kelciemmorris.bsky.social
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"Israel has damaged 145 cultural sites across Gaza since 7 October 2023."
"For the people of Gaza, these cultural sites weren't just landmarks or of mere archaeological value – they were a collective memory, a livelihood and a heritage."
#Gaza #Palestine #Israel #Genocide #Military
"For the people of Gaza, these cultural sites weren't just landmarks or of mere archaeological value – they were a collective memory, a livelihood and a heritage."
#Gaza #Palestine #Israel #Genocide #Military
Israel wreaked havoc on Gaza landmarks
Churches, mosques and markets have all been targeted during the genocide.
electronicintifada.net
December 31, 2025 at 3:40 PM
"Israel has damaged 145 cultural sites across Gaza since 7 October 2023."
"For the people of Gaza, these cultural sites weren't just landmarks or of mere archaeological value – they were a collective memory, a livelihood and a heritage."
#Gaza #Palestine #Israel #Genocide #Military
"For the people of Gaza, these cultural sites weren't just landmarks or of mere archaeological value – they were a collective memory, a livelihood and a heritage."
#Gaza #Palestine #Israel #Genocide #Military
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Several French government ministers have reported the unlawful production of sexualised material without consent to the police and prosecutors. The UK government, which published a high profile strategy on misogyny just before Christmas, has yet to say or do anything
www.politico.eu/article/fran...
www.politico.eu/article/fran...
France to investigate deepfakes of women stripped naked by Grok
Hundreds of women and teenagers have reported their photos published on social media have been “undressed” by Grok.
www.politico.eu
January 2, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Several French government ministers have reported the unlawful production of sexualised material without consent to the police and prosecutors. The UK government, which published a high profile strategy on misogyny just before Christmas, has yet to say or do anything
www.politico.eu/article/fran...
www.politico.eu/article/fran...
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This is a good visual. Looks like in order to ensure we have proof that we mailed something on a specific day, we will have to stand in line at the post office and request a manual post mark.
January 2, 2026 at 2:41 PM
This is a good visual. Looks like in order to ensure we have proof that we mailed something on a specific day, we will have to stand in line at the post office and request a manual post mark.
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There's a global solar energy revolution happening led by China and it should have been one of the biggest stories of 2025.
While the US is committing to a suicide pact with fossil fuels, the rest of the world is leapfrogging into cheap nearly limitless energy.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/30/c...
While the US is committing to a suicide pact with fossil fuels, the rest of the world is leapfrogging into cheap nearly limitless energy.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/30/c...
Cheap Solar Is Transforming Lives and Economies Across Africa
www.nytimes.com
January 2, 2026 at 5:54 PM
There's a global solar energy revolution happening led by China and it should have been one of the biggest stories of 2025.
While the US is committing to a suicide pact with fossil fuels, the rest of the world is leapfrogging into cheap nearly limitless energy.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/30/c...
While the US is committing to a suicide pact with fossil fuels, the rest of the world is leapfrogging into cheap nearly limitless energy.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/30/c...
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Federal minimum wage 👀
2009: $7.25
2010: $7.25
2011: $7.25
2012: $7.25
2013: $7.25
2014: $7.25
2015: $7.25
2016: $7.25
2017: $7.25
2018: $7.25
2019: $7.25
2020: $7.25
2021: $7.25
2022: $7.25
2023: $7.25
2024: $7.25
2025: $7.25
2026: $7.25
2009: $7.25
2010: $7.25
2011: $7.25
2012: $7.25
2013: $7.25
2014: $7.25
2015: $7.25
2016: $7.25
2017: $7.25
2018: $7.25
2019: $7.25
2020: $7.25
2021: $7.25
2022: $7.25
2023: $7.25
2024: $7.25
2025: $7.25
2026: $7.25
January 2, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Federal minimum wage 👀
2009: $7.25
2010: $7.25
2011: $7.25
2012: $7.25
2013: $7.25
2014: $7.25
2015: $7.25
2016: $7.25
2017: $7.25
2018: $7.25
2019: $7.25
2020: $7.25
2021: $7.25
2022: $7.25
2023: $7.25
2024: $7.25
2025: $7.25
2026: $7.25
2009: $7.25
2010: $7.25
2011: $7.25
2012: $7.25
2013: $7.25
2014: $7.25
2015: $7.25
2016: $7.25
2017: $7.25
2018: $7.25
2019: $7.25
2020: $7.25
2021: $7.25
2022: $7.25
2023: $7.25
2024: $7.25
2025: $7.25
2026: $7.25
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Oh look, former police superintendent and now full-time self-publicist and bigot, Catherine Larkman sticks her oar in.
January 2, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Oh look, former police superintendent and now full-time self-publicist and bigot, Catherine Larkman sticks her oar in.
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This seems risky as a corporate response: "When contacted by Reuters for comment by email, xAI replied with the message "Legacy Media Lies"."
Grok says safeguard lapses led to images of 'minors in minimal clothing' on X reut.rs/498SoUk
Grok says safeguard lapses led to images of 'minors in minimal clothing' on X
Elon Musk's xAI artificial intelligence chatbot Grok said on Friday lapses in safeguards had resulted in "images depicting minors in minimal clothing" on social media platform X and that improvements were being made to prevent this.
reut.rs
January 2, 2026 at 3:11 PM
This seems risky as a corporate response: "When contacted by Reuters for comment by email, xAI replied with the message "Legacy Media Lies"."
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I can see the doctors doing the air quotes to him irl
What does it mean when your doctors keep insisting you redo the cognitive exam
January 2, 2026 at 3:08 PM
I can see the doctors doing the air quotes to him irl