Thomas Byrnes
@thomasbyrnes.bsky.social
Learning to code, learning to write and sharing thoughts from 14 years in the humanitarian sector
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Latest UN OCHA survey confirms the devastating, systemic impact of recent US foreign assistance terminations across the humanitarian sector. Summary by @thomasbyrnes.bsky.social on LinkedIn:
www.linkedin.com/pulse/ocha-d...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/ocha-d...
OCHA Data Confirms Scale of US Aid Cuts: 79 Million Affected, Local NGOs Hit Hardest
Executive Summary The latest UN OCHA survey confirms the devastating, systemic impact of recent US foreign assistance terminations across the humanitarian sector. Key findings reveal: Massive Human Co...
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April 30, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Latest UN OCHA survey confirms the devastating, systemic impact of recent US foreign assistance terminations across the humanitarian sector. Summary by @thomasbyrnes.bsky.social on LinkedIn:
www.linkedin.com/pulse/ocha-d...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/ocha-d...
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Read more 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=FM7M...
Make sure to watch this as well: tinyurl.com/528u7eke
With: @thomasbyrnes.bsky.social , Anna McCord, @valentinabarca.bsky.social and Carla Lacerda
Make sure to watch this as well: tinyurl.com/528u7eke
With: @thomasbyrnes.bsky.social , Anna McCord, @valentinabarca.bsky.social and Carla Lacerda
Social protection in a post-USAID world: an open discussion on key implications
YouTube video by socialprotection.org
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March 18, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Read more 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=FM7M...
Make sure to watch this as well: tinyurl.com/528u7eke
With: @thomasbyrnes.bsky.social , Anna McCord, @valentinabarca.bsky.social and Carla Lacerda
Make sure to watch this as well: tinyurl.com/528u7eke
With: @thomasbyrnes.bsky.social , Anna McCord, @valentinabarca.bsky.social and Carla Lacerda
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What are the implications of #USAID (and now UK + others) funding cuts on #socialprotection as a sector, often 'competing' with others for funding? As promised, here is the blog summarising the discussions on the 'SO WHAT' for our sector socialprotection.org/discover/blo...
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March 17, 2025 at 9:13 AM
What are the implications of #USAID (and now UK + others) funding cuts on #socialprotection as a sector, often 'competing' with others for funding? As promised, here is the blog summarising the discussions on the 'SO WHAT' for our sector socialprotection.org/discover/blo...
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@socialprotection.org @thomasbyrnes.bsky.social @knoxvydmanov.bsky.social desperately trying to get the Bluesky SP community to bloom as I would love to drag the conversation away from Linkedin, but it has not been easy.. :)
March 17, 2025 at 10:16 AM
@socialprotection.org @thomasbyrnes.bsky.social @knoxvydmanov.bsky.social desperately trying to get the Bluesky SP community to bloom as I would love to drag the conversation away from Linkedin, but it has not been easy.. :)
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Not content to only exacerbate human suffering domestically, the US is also helping collapse humanitarianism globally, as @markleongoldberg.bsky.social and
@thomasbyrnes.bsky.social discuss here:
@thomasbyrnes.bsky.social discuss here:
March 6, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Not content to only exacerbate human suffering domestically, the US is also helping collapse humanitarianism globally, as @markleongoldberg.bsky.social and
@thomasbyrnes.bsky.social discuss here:
@thomasbyrnes.bsky.social discuss here:
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This is a crisis response app. If a diplomat is in danger, for any reason, this sends their whereabouts to diplomatic security in country and DC
USAID employees overseas are no longer able to access their government security app, which gives them this error code (images provided to me by USAID worker)
February 3, 2025 at 5:21 PM
This is a crisis response app. If a diplomat is in danger, for any reason, this sends their whereabouts to diplomatic security in country and DC
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Senator Andy Kim just went to the USAID building, talked to the security guard there to confirm employees are being barred entry, and then did a press gaggle right there in front to call it out.
This is doing something. This is making an effort on messaging. Other Democratic lawmakers: take notes.
This is doing something. This is making an effort on messaging. Other Democratic lawmakers: take notes.
February 3, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Senator Andy Kim just went to the USAID building, talked to the security guard there to confirm employees are being barred entry, and then did a press gaggle right there in front to call it out.
This is doing something. This is making an effort on messaging. Other Democratic lawmakers: take notes.
This is doing something. This is making an effort on messaging. Other Democratic lawmakers: take notes.
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rep raskin speaks to a crowd of 100 outside usaid hq
“we don’t have a fourth branch of government called elon musk…you don’t control the money of the american people. the united states congress does.”
“we don’t have a fourth branch of government called elon musk…you don’t control the money of the american people. the united states congress does.”
February 3, 2025 at 7:53 PM
rep raskin speaks to a crowd of 100 outside usaid hq
“we don’t have a fourth branch of government called elon musk…you don’t control the money of the american people. the united states congress does.”
“we don’t have a fourth branch of government called elon musk…you don’t control the money of the american people. the united states congress does.”
USAID is in freefall. New report details how a funding freeze, dismantled systems, & a purge of core staff (PSCs) are jeopardizing lives worldwide. This is a humanitarian crisis in the making. Read & share: www.linkedin.com/pulse/usaid-... #USAID #HumanitarianCrisis #AidFreeze
USAID in Freefall: Funding Freeze and Dismantled Systems Jeopardize Lives Worldwide
USAID is in freefall, and the consequences for global humanitarian efforts are dire. While the world grapples with the devastating impacts of the recent U.
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February 3, 2025 at 2:28 PM
USAID is in freefall. New report details how a funding freeze, dismantled systems, & a purge of core staff (PSCs) are jeopardizing lives worldwide. This is a humanitarian crisis in the making. Read & share: www.linkedin.com/pulse/usaid-... #USAID #HumanitarianCrisis #AidFreeze
NE Syria aid cutoff: Humanitarian catastrophe unfolding. Sr. Official: Food, water, medical care vanishing. Camps in chaos. Read, share, act: discuss.aidgpt.org/t/northeast-... or www.linkedin.com/pulse/northe... #Syria #AidCuts #HumanitarianCrisis
February 3, 2025 at 1:16 PM
NE Syria aid cutoff: Humanitarian catastrophe unfolding. Sr. Official: Food, water, medical care vanishing. Camps in chaos. Read, share, act: discuss.aidgpt.org/t/northeast-... or www.linkedin.com/pulse/northe... #Syria #AidCuts #HumanitarianCrisis
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Somebody yelled at me for posting about Ganymede instead of /the state of things/ last night.
I know we’re (almost) all on the same page here, but a Bluesky without cute cats, science facts, and dumb jokes would be bad for everyone.
I know we’re (almost) all on the same page here, but a Bluesky without cute cats, science facts, and dumb jokes would be bad for everyone.
January 24, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Somebody yelled at me for posting about Ganymede instead of /the state of things/ last night.
I know we’re (almost) all on the same page here, but a Bluesky without cute cats, science facts, and dumb jokes would be bad for everyone.
I know we’re (almost) all on the same page here, but a Bluesky without cute cats, science facts, and dumb jokes would be bad for everyone.
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I know we all have disaster fatigue, but the reason why historic LA fires get so much coverage is because there are more people in greater LA county than in *most US states*
January 10, 2025 at 4:29 AM
I know we all have disaster fatigue, but the reason why historic LA fires get so much coverage is because there are more people in greater LA county than in *most US states*
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5/8 Join us as we explore the balance between innovation and responsibility in the age of AI. https://tinyurl.com/SPpodcast46
Meet our guest:
🎙️@thomasbyrnes.bsky.social , Humanitarian & Social Protection Consultant, Founder and Director of MarketImpact.
Meet our guest:
🎙️@thomasbyrnes.bsky.social , Humanitarian & Social Protection Consultant, Founder and Director of MarketImpact.
Ep. 46 | Harnessing AI for Social Protection: opportunities and risks | socialprotection.org
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries worldwide, and social protection systems are no exception. From improving targeting and service delivery to enabling predictive interventions,…
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January 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
5/8 Join us as we explore the balance between innovation and responsibility in the age of AI. https://tinyurl.com/SPpodcast46
Meet our guest:
🎙️@thomasbyrnes.bsky.social , Humanitarian & Social Protection Consultant, Founder and Director of MarketImpact.
Meet our guest:
🎙️@thomasbyrnes.bsky.social , Humanitarian & Social Protection Consultant, Founder and Director of MarketImpact.
🚀 Excited to share insights from the latest SP.org Podcast episode: Harnessing AI for Social Protection: Opportunities & Risks.
🔗 Listen: lnkd.in/dpxCYhM9
📝 Read my blog: discuss.aidgpt.org/t/ai-in-soci...
Let’s discuss! 💡
#SocialProtection #EthicalAI #HumanitarianAid #TechForGood
🔗 Listen: lnkd.in/dpxCYhM9
📝 Read my blog: discuss.aidgpt.org/t/ai-in-soci...
Let’s discuss! 💡
#SocialProtection #EthicalAI #HumanitarianAid #TechForGood
AI in Social Protection: Insights from SP.org Podcast Ep. 46 on Opportunities, Risks, and the Road Ahead
I was delighted to join the SP.org Podcast this week to discuss one of the most transformative and pressing topics in our field: the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in social protection systems. ...
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January 10, 2025 at 1:20 PM
🚀 Excited to share insights from the latest SP.org Podcast episode: Harnessing AI for Social Protection: Opportunities & Risks.
🔗 Listen: lnkd.in/dpxCYhM9
📝 Read my blog: discuss.aidgpt.org/t/ai-in-soci...
Let’s discuss! 💡
#SocialProtection #EthicalAI #HumanitarianAid #TechForGood
🔗 Listen: lnkd.in/dpxCYhM9
📝 Read my blog: discuss.aidgpt.org/t/ai-in-soci...
Let’s discuss! 💡
#SocialProtection #EthicalAI #HumanitarianAid #TechForGood
Reflecting on AI in 2024 & Looking Ahead to 2025
Check out my latest blog on:
• How AI is reshaping workflows
• Why “off-the-shelf” tools matter in humanitarian work
• Key challenges for 2025
Read the blog at :
discuss.aidgpt.org/t/reflecting...
#TechForGood #HumanitarianTech
Check out my latest blog on:
• How AI is reshaping workflows
• Why “off-the-shelf” tools matter in humanitarian work
• Key challenges for 2025
Read the blog at :
discuss.aidgpt.org/t/reflecting...
#TechForGood #HumanitarianTech
AidGPT
Leveraging AI to transform humanitarian assistance and development work.
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January 1, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Reflecting on AI in 2024 & Looking Ahead to 2025
Check out my latest blog on:
• How AI is reshaping workflows
• Why “off-the-shelf” tools matter in humanitarian work
• Key challenges for 2025
Read the blog at :
discuss.aidgpt.org/t/reflecting...
#TechForGood #HumanitarianTech
Check out my latest blog on:
• How AI is reshaping workflows
• Why “off-the-shelf” tools matter in humanitarian work
• Key challenges for 2025
Read the blog at :
discuss.aidgpt.org/t/reflecting...
#TechForGood #HumanitarianTech
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AI Company That Made Robots For Children Went Bust And Now The Robots Are Dying - aftermath.site/moxie-robot-...
AI Company That Made Robots For Kids Goes Under, Robots Die - Aftermath
Embodied, maker of the AI robot called Moxie, is shuttering. With their closing, parents have to explain to their kids that Moxie is dead.
aftermath.site
December 10, 2024 at 8:54 AM
AI Company That Made Robots For Children Went Bust And Now The Robots Are Dying - aftermath.site/moxie-robot-...
Excited to share my latest blog post on how NOAA's innovative heat mapping program is revolutionizing our approach to extreme heat waves! 🌡️🔥
Read more: discuss.aidgpt.org/t/ai-in-anti...
#AI #ClimateChange #HeatMapping
Read more: discuss.aidgpt.org/t/ai-in-anti...
#AI #ClimateChange #HeatMapping
AI in Anticipatory Action: NOAA's Heat Mapping enabling Adaptive Social Protection
As climate change intensifies, the ability to protect vulnerable populations from extreme heat isn’t just about better weather forecasting—it’s about building resilient communities through adaptive so...
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November 29, 2024 at 4:26 PM
Excited to share my latest blog post on how NOAA's innovative heat mapping program is revolutionizing our approach to extreme heat waves! 🌡️🔥
Read more: discuss.aidgpt.org/t/ai-in-anti...
#AI #ClimateChange #HeatMapping
Read more: discuss.aidgpt.org/t/ai-in-anti...
#AI #ClimateChange #HeatMapping
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I just leave this here.....
November 27, 2024 at 12:18 PM
I just leave this here.....
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Reading the article, the group will charge people $5k to run an "AI" spell check on their manuscript, slap some "AI" art on the cover and then shove the book out of the door. It's a vanity press. Who was gullible enough to fund this?
Why? Who is this meant to be good for? Nobody wants your shit AI books, never mind 8,000 in a year. Just a terrible idea and a horrible road the publishing industry is heading down.
November 25, 2024 at 12:31 PM
Reading the article, the group will charge people $5k to run an "AI" spell check on their manuscript, slap some "AI" art on the cover and then shove the book out of the door. It's a vanity press. Who was gullible enough to fund this?
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A lot of people's writing dreams are going to be killed because an ever growing army of absolute wankers like these guys will be able to flood the market with shite and call it progress.
November 25, 2024 at 1:17 PM
A lot of people's writing dreams are going to be killed because an ever growing army of absolute wankers like these guys will be able to flood the market with shite and call it progress.
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Excited for the ‘Dark Nights, Dark Deeds’ panel at #IcelandNoir featuring Stefán Máni and Eva Björg Ægisdóttir. Can’t wait to hear how they craft such gripping, atmospheric crime stories that dive into the darker sides of human nature. #CrimeFiction
November 23, 2024 at 6:05 PM
Excited for the ‘Dark Nights, Dark Deeds’ panel at #IcelandNoir featuring Stefán Máni and Eva Björg Ægisdóttir. Can’t wait to hear how they craft such gripping, atmospheric crime stories that dive into the darker sides of human nature. #CrimeFiction
Looking forward to hearing from @HarlanCoben at #IcelandNoir. As a new writer, I’m keen to learn about his approach to crafting twists and building a long-lasting career. Should be a great session! #WritingCommunity
November 23, 2024 at 5:04 PM
Looking forward to hearing from @HarlanCoben at #IcelandNoir. As a new writer, I’m keen to learn about his approach to crafting twists and building a long-lasting career. Should be a great session! #WritingCommunity