Dr. Natasha Bajema
@wmdgirl.bsky.social
WMD, AI, nuclear energy, and emerging tech expert, fiction author, award-winning artist, screenwriter, dog lover, https://www.natashabajema.com
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Dr. Natasha Bajema
@wmdgirl.bsky.social
· Nov 16
Why Are Large AI Models Being Red Teamed?
Intelligent systems demand more than just repurposed cybersecurity tools
spectrum.ieee.org
Come for insights about AI, WMD, and emerging tech. Stay for posts about my science fiction and fantasy novels and screenplays, my art, and, of course, gratuitous dog pictures. To start, a recent piece for @ieeespectrum.bsky.social on AI red teaming. spectrum.ieee.org/red-team-ai-...
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Sen. Alex Padilla, who was just forcibly removed from a DHS press conference, is the ranking member of Judiciary’s subcommittee on immigration, citizenship, and border safety, which has “oversight of federal agencies with citizenship, asylum, refugee, and immigration enforcement responsibilities.”
June 12, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Sen. Alex Padilla, who was just forcibly removed from a DHS press conference, is the ranking member of Judiciary’s subcommittee on immigration, citizenship, and border safety, which has “oversight of federal agencies with citizenship, asylum, refugee, and immigration enforcement responsibilities.”
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Please use this link to leave a comment for the FDA asking them NOT to restrict access to the COVID-19 vaccination to people 65 and over and the immunocompromised. You have three days to get it done. And please share this link as well.
www.regulations.gov/document/FDA...
www.regulations.gov/document/FDA...
Regulations.gov
www.regulations.gov
May 20, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Please use this link to leave a comment for the FDA asking them NOT to restrict access to the COVID-19 vaccination to people 65 and over and the immunocompromised. You have three days to get it done. And please share this link as well.
www.regulations.gov/document/FDA...
www.regulations.gov/document/FDA...
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In this piece, I endorse Tufts Fletcher School faculty's proposal that universities challenge Trump's speech-based deportations of non-citizen students in court, and explain why this strategy is much better than letting targeted students fend for themselves: reason.com/volokh/2025/...
Universities Should Challenge Trump's Speech-Based Deportations of Students in Court
The Trump administration has been detaining and trying to deport immigrant and foreign students for their First-Amendment protected speech. That
reason.com
March 30, 2025 at 11:05 PM
In this piece, I endorse Tufts Fletcher School faculty's proposal that universities challenge Trump's speech-based deportations of non-citizen students in court, and explain why this strategy is much better than letting targeted students fend for themselves: reason.com/volokh/2025/...
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I am a proud Tufts University alum, proud parent of a current Tufts student., a proud American & a proud Jew. This morning, I sent this letter to the Tufts President and the Board of Trustees. More than 100 parents and alumni have signed on. cc: @dandrezner.bsky.social @amyspitalnick.bsky.social
March 27, 2025 at 3:41 PM
I am a proud Tufts University alum, proud parent of a current Tufts student., a proud American & a proud Jew. This morning, I sent this letter to the Tufts President and the Board of Trustees. More than 100 parents and alumni have signed on. cc: @dandrezner.bsky.social @amyspitalnick.bsky.social
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ICE stripped a German green card holder naked, drove him from Boston to Vermont to Rhode Island, put him in a cold shower, deprived him of medication, sleep and food until he collapsed.
No one knows why he was detained.
No one knows why he was detained.
Green card holder from New Hampshire 'interrogated' at Logan Airport, detained
Fabian Schmidt’s family said they are unsure of why he is being held. They said he has a recently renewed green card, and no active issues in court.
www.nhpr.org
March 15, 2025 at 6:02 PM
ICE stripped a German green card holder naked, drove him from Boston to Vermont to Rhode Island, put him in a cold shower, deprived him of medication, sleep and food until he collapsed.
No one knows why he was detained.
No one knows why he was detained.
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Off the charts level of institutional vandalism this past week. Kennan Institute long gathered superb Russian military expertise at a time when the subfield was not terribly fashionable. DOGE & co actively destroying DoD intellectual capacity in their mindless rampage through the bureaucracy.
Trump is eliminating Wilson Center, a stellar US foreign policy study establishment. Along with it goes the Kennan Institute - one of the best Russia study institutions.
I was fortunate to be a Kennan Fellow in 2017.
Such a loss
I was fortunate to be a Kennan Fellow in 2017.
Such a loss
Continuing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose.
www.whitehouse.gov
March 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Off the charts level of institutional vandalism this past week. Kennan Institute long gathered superb Russian military expertise at a time when the subfield was not terribly fashionable. DOGE & co actively destroying DoD intellectual capacity in their mindless rampage through the bureaucracy.
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a look at the s&p following the election of recent us presidents:
March 6, 2025 at 8:41 PM
a look at the s&p following the election of recent us presidents:
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I ask that you please reshare
The time has come to #standup If you have personal story of harm done by the current administration, please share it with your local federal representative. They have process in place to document. You may also use this site.
democraticleader.house.gov/shareyourstory
The time has come to #standup If you have personal story of harm done by the current administration, please share it with your local federal representative. They have process in place to document. You may also use this site.
democraticleader.house.gov/shareyourstory
Share Your Story
Since January 20, Donald Trump, Elon Musk and Republicans' actions — many of them unconstitutional and in violation of federal law — have led to the firing of essential civil servants with responsibil...
democraticleader.house.gov
February 19, 2025 at 6:55 PM
I ask that you please reshare
The time has come to #standup If you have personal story of harm done by the current administration, please share it with your local federal representative. They have process in place to document. You may also use this site.
democraticleader.house.gov/shareyourstory
The time has come to #standup If you have personal story of harm done by the current administration, please share it with your local federal representative. They have process in place to document. You may also use this site.
democraticleader.house.gov/shareyourstory
Launching a #Kickstarter campaign on March 1--to introduce an #epicfantasy series. Please select notify to get the launch announcement. Collector's Editions, original artwork, dragon merchandise and much more!!
Coming soon: Chronicles of Asterwelt: A New Epic Fantasy Series
Stunning illustrated collector's editions and exclusive extras including original dragon art. Begin your epic journey in Asterwelt.
www.kickstarter.com
February 13, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Launching a #Kickstarter campaign on March 1--to introduce an #epicfantasy series. Please select notify to get the launch announcement. Collector's Editions, original artwork, dragon merchandise and much more!!
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Yeah so the Constitution isn’t really in effect right now
Opinion | There Is No Going Back
The president’s opponents, whoever they are, cannot expect a return to the Constitution as it was.
www.nytimes.com
February 5, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Yeah so the Constitution isn’t really in effect right now
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As far as I can see, the team at @wired.com is doing best journalism in the USA right now.
February 4, 2025 at 9:33 AM
As far as I can see, the team at @wired.com is doing best journalism in the USA right now.
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My latest piece for @ieeespectrum.bsky.social examines #aukus from a #submarine stealth perspective. Interestingly, experts are rewriting the rules using #ai which can also work against stealth with greater transparency. Which side will win?
Will Even the Most Advanced Subs Have Nowhere to Hide?
The scramble to preserve submarine stealth in an age of AI and all-seeing sensors
spectrum.ieee.org
December 18, 2024 at 3:25 PM
My latest piece for @ieeespectrum.bsky.social examines #aukus from a #submarine stealth perspective. Interestingly, experts are rewriting the rules using #ai which can also work against stealth with greater transparency. Which side will win?
My latest piece for @ieeespectrum.bsky.social examines #aukus from a #submarine stealth perspective. Interestingly, experts are rewriting the rules using #ai which can also work against stealth with greater transparency. Which side will win?
Will Even the Most Advanced Subs Have Nowhere to Hide?
The scramble to preserve submarine stealth in an age of AI and all-seeing sensors
spectrum.ieee.org
December 18, 2024 at 3:25 PM
My latest piece for @ieeespectrum.bsky.social examines #aukus from a #submarine stealth perspective. Interestingly, experts are rewriting the rules using #ai which can also work against stealth with greater transparency. Which side will win?
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Tour de force by @wmdgirl.bsky.social. Wonky as you'd want, but reader-friendly to the end.
foreignpolicy.com/2024/12/16/s...
foreignpolicy.com/2024/12/16/s...
Rewriting the Rules of Submarine Stealth
Does the landmark AUKUS deal make sense in an age of increased ocean transparency?
foreignpolicy.com
December 18, 2024 at 12:19 AM
Tour de force by @wmdgirl.bsky.social. Wonky as you'd want, but reader-friendly to the end.
foreignpolicy.com/2024/12/16/s...
foreignpolicy.com/2024/12/16/s...
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Thrilled to release a primer on generative AI for policymakers, especially those engaged with WMD
#ai #generativeai #wmd
nonproliferation.org/op63-generat...
#ai #generativeai #wmd
nonproliferation.org/op63-generat...
OP63: Generative AI and WMD Nonproliferation: Why Diplomats and Policymakers Need to Pay Attention Now and Develop AI Literacy
Policymakers and diplomats must urgently develop AI literacy to harness its benefits while safeguarding against potential misuse.
nonproliferation.org
December 5, 2024 at 2:58 PM
Thrilled to release a primer on generative AI for policymakers, especially those engaged with WMD
#ai #generativeai #wmd
nonproliferation.org/op63-generat...
#ai #generativeai #wmd
nonproliferation.org/op63-generat...
Thrilled to release a primer on generative AI for policymakers, especially those engaged with WMD
#ai #generativeai #wmd
nonproliferation.org/op63-generat...
#ai #generativeai #wmd
nonproliferation.org/op63-generat...
OP63: Generative AI and WMD Nonproliferation: Why Diplomats and Policymakers Need to Pay Attention Now and Develop AI Literacy
Policymakers and diplomats must urgently develop AI literacy to harness its benefits while safeguarding against potential misuse.
nonproliferation.org
December 5, 2024 at 2:58 PM
Thrilled to release a primer on generative AI for policymakers, especially those engaged with WMD
#ai #generativeai #wmd
nonproliferation.org/op63-generat...
#ai #generativeai #wmd
nonproliferation.org/op63-generat...
Get the FREE ebook of Bionic Bug today. Amazon link in original post.
December 1, 2024 at 4:20 PM
Get the FREE ebook of Bionic Bug today. Amazon link in original post.
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This is a good overview of generative AI trends, the excitement over which have cooled since the summer… what comes next? ash.harvard.edu/resources/wa...
Watching the Generative AI Hype Bubble Deflate – Ash Center
ash.harvard.edu
November 29, 2024 at 3:32 AM
This is a good overview of generative AI trends, the excitement over which have cooled since the summer… what comes next? ash.harvard.edu/resources/wa...
This is a good overview of generative AI trends, the excitement over which have cooled since the summer… what comes next? ash.harvard.edu/resources/wa...
Watching the Generative AI Hype Bubble Deflate – Ash Center
ash.harvard.edu
November 29, 2024 at 3:32 AM
This is a good overview of generative AI trends, the excitement over which have cooled since the summer… what comes next? ash.harvard.edu/resources/wa...
Reposted by Dr. Natasha Bajema
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Amazon.com
a.co
November 27, 2024 at 2:39 PM
Looking for a fun Sci-fi mystery read? Black Friday Special: Bionic Bug ebook is FREE until Dec 1. Grab your copy today!
Bionic Bug: A Mystery Novel (The Lara Kingsley Series Book 1) a.co/d/5zXUzAl
Bionic Bug: A Mystery Novel (The Lara Kingsley Series Book 1) a.co/d/5zXUzAl
Looking for a fun Sci-fi mystery read? Black Friday Special: Bionic Bug ebook is FREE until Dec 1. Grab your copy today!
Bionic Bug: A Mystery Novel (The Lara Kingsley Series Book 1) a.co/d/5zXUzAl
Bionic Bug: A Mystery Novel (The Lara Kingsley Series Book 1) a.co/d/5zXUzAl
Amazon.com
a.co
November 27, 2024 at 2:39 PM
Looking for a fun Sci-fi mystery read? Black Friday Special: Bionic Bug ebook is FREE until Dec 1. Grab your copy today!
Bionic Bug: A Mystery Novel (The Lara Kingsley Series Book 1) a.co/d/5zXUzAl
Bionic Bug: A Mystery Novel (The Lara Kingsley Series Book 1) a.co/d/5zXUzAl
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Regarding those reports about ICBM fired by Russia to Dnipro. My take is that one must be skeptical and cautious. First, on the "intercontinental" claim. The distance from Kapustin Yar to Dnipro is about 800 km, so it's not an intercontinental range. But it's complicated. A short thread 1/
November 21, 2024 at 10:11 AM
Regarding those reports about ICBM fired by Russia to Dnipro. My take is that one must be skeptical and cautious. First, on the "intercontinental" claim. The distance from Kapustin Yar to Dnipro is about 800 km, so it's not an intercontinental range. But it's complicated. A short thread 1/