Marc Slemko
@znep.bsky.social
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sometimes a masterpiece is too good to wait. from the upcoming show Strip Law, I give you the song "Pizza Party"
(a song written for a scene where i was just like lets have some fun pizza party music and then composer Casey Trela went Mozart-level hard)
(a song written for a scene where i was just like lets have some fun pizza party music and then composer Casey Trela went Mozart-level hard)
December 2, 2025 at 7:32 PM
sometimes a masterpiece is too good to wait. from the upcoming show Strip Law, I give you the song "Pizza Party"
(a song written for a scene where i was just like lets have some fun pizza party music and then composer Casey Trela went Mozart-level hard)
(a song written for a scene where i was just like lets have some fun pizza party music and then composer Casey Trela went Mozart-level hard)
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Judge Ellis also found that a top CBP leader's testimony was not credible, in part because he admitted that was relying on unreliable "use of force" reports generated by DHS officers — and in a footnote, says video showed an officer asking ChatGPT to help him fill out a use of force report!
![As for the evidence Defendants marshalled through Parra with respect to CBP’s actions, Parra testified in his deposition that he had only been in the field with CBP a “handful of times, four to five,” during Operation Midway Blitz. Doc. 191-9 at 30:7–10. And he made clear that he based much of his declaration on information he gleaned from use of force reports, with maybe some (unidentified) review of video footage. See, e.g., id. at 81:17–82:16, 85:17–23, 86:15–91:1 (describing that Parra viewed some video footage, but that he could not recall how much or of what events). Given the inconsistencies between the BWC footage and the use of force reports, with the BWC footage undermining what agents put in their reports, the Court cannot rely on Parra’s broad generalizations of protesters’ actions or Defendants’ responses to those actions. [FN 9]
[FN 9] 9 The Court also notes that, in at least one instance, an agent asked ChatGPT to compile a narrative for a report based off of a brief sentence about an encounter and several images. Axon_Body_4_Video_2025-10-03_0949_D01A2556T at 00:00–00:42. To the extent that agents use ChatGPT to create their use of force reports, this further undermines their credibility and may explain the inaccuracy of these reports when viewed in light of the BWC footage.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2vtbmhmrwzbqcfv4we4uxzzt/bafkreidrgcuxzzkkyozeaimpri73bx75rjcbkhvo5gpkv2lbm4kgpcsk74@jpeg)
November 20, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Judge Ellis also found that a top CBP leader's testimony was not credible, in part because he admitted that was relying on unreliable "use of force" reports generated by DHS officers — and in a footnote, says video showed an officer asking ChatGPT to help him fill out a use of force report!
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MUSK: “The goal of SpaceX is to establish a self-sustaining city on Mars”
Billions and billions in taxpayer dollars to this man’s company — yet we’re told there was no money to extend food assistance to those who need it here on Earth 🌎 🤷🏼
Billions and billions in taxpayer dollars to this man’s company — yet we’re told there was no money to extend food assistance to those who need it here on Earth 🌎 🤷🏼
November 1, 2025 at 4:51 PM
MUSK: “The goal of SpaceX is to establish a self-sustaining city on Mars”
Billions and billions in taxpayer dollars to this man’s company — yet we’re told there was no money to extend food assistance to those who need it here on Earth 🌎 🤷🏼
Billions and billions in taxpayer dollars to this man’s company — yet we’re told there was no money to extend food assistance to those who need it here on Earth 🌎 🤷🏼
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November 1, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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On Oct. 23, @alanrozenshtein.com gave remarks on how artificial intelligence could eliminate many of the remaining constraints on presidential power at the University of Toledo Law School’s Stranahan National Issues Forum. Read his speech: www.lawfaremedia.org/article/the-...
The Unitary Artificial Executive
Previous expansions of presidential power were still constrained by human limitations. Artificial intelligence eliminates those constraints.
www.lawfaremedia.org
October 30, 2025 at 6:14 PM
On Oct. 23, @alanrozenshtein.com gave remarks on how artificial intelligence could eliminate many of the remaining constraints on presidential power at the University of Toledo Law School’s Stranahan National Issues Forum. Read his speech: www.lawfaremedia.org/article/the-...
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New incredible detail here: ICE says a match in its facial recognition app Mobile Fortify is a "definitive" determination of a person's status, and that this overrides birth certificates. This is an app ICE is using in the field to scan people
www.404media.co/ice-and-cbp-...
www.404media.co/ice-and-cbp-...
October 29, 2025 at 3:03 PM
New incredible detail here: ICE says a match in its facial recognition app Mobile Fortify is a "definitive" determination of a person's status, and that this overrides birth certificates. This is an app ICE is using in the field to scan people
www.404media.co/ice-and-cbp-...
www.404media.co/ice-and-cbp-...
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A reminder that you can donate to Wikipedia to keep human-sourced knowledge accessible.
The billionaire launched his A.I.-powered version, Grokipedia, on Monday.
Elon Musk Challenges Wikipedia With His Own A.I. Encyclopedia
The billionaire launched his A.I.-powered version, Grokipedia, on Monday.
www.nytimes.com
October 28, 2025 at 5:21 PM
A reminder that you can donate to Wikipedia to keep human-sourced knowledge accessible.
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@mcarrier.bsky.social and @derekslater.bsky.social explain how copyright's competition-promoting tools can be used to combat Big Tech's monopoly power and foster a robust AI marketplace. www.lawfaremedia.org/article/worr...
Worried About AI Monopoly? Embrace Copyright’s Limits
Copyright’s limits play essential antimonopoly functions. Undermining them in the context of AI is likely to strengthen Big Tech.
www.lawfaremedia.org
October 27, 2025 at 3:07 PM
@mcarrier.bsky.social and @derekslater.bsky.social explain how copyright's competition-promoting tools can be used to combat Big Tech's monopoly power and foster a robust AI marketplace. www.lawfaremedia.org/article/worr...
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We can probably agree too many politicians are corrupt and self serving. This one is not. Have a listen.
Senator Andy Kim and @hcrichardson.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/live/TKr5hGe...
Senator Andy Kim and @hcrichardson.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/live/TKr5hGe...
American Conversations: Senator Andy Kim
YouTube video by Heather Cox Richardson
www.youtube.com
October 24, 2025 at 5:03 PM
We can probably agree too many politicians are corrupt and self serving. This one is not. Have a listen.
Senator Andy Kim and @hcrichardson.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/live/TKr5hGe...
Senator Andy Kim and @hcrichardson.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/live/TKr5hGe...
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Why are Trump-supporting oligarchs spending a fortune to defeat @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social?
Because they fear Mamdani's people-powered movement will end their plunder and finally make NYC affordable for the working class.
Zohran is charting a path forward where billionaires have less power.
Because they fear Mamdani's people-powered movement will end their plunder and finally make NYC affordable for the working class.
Zohran is charting a path forward where billionaires have less power.
October 23, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Why are Trump-supporting oligarchs spending a fortune to defeat @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social?
Because they fear Mamdani's people-powered movement will end their plunder and finally make NYC affordable for the working class.
Zohran is charting a path forward where billionaires have less power.
Because they fear Mamdani's people-powered movement will end their plunder and finally make NYC affordable for the working class.
Zohran is charting a path forward where billionaires have less power.
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MORE: Plaintiffs in this lawsuit just filed notice of an alleged violation.
They say they did so w/out conferral out of concern the feds are “simply ignoring the court’s TRO.”
They say they did so w/out conferral out of concern the feds are “simply ignoring the court’s TRO.”
October 23, 2025 at 8:25 PM
MORE: Plaintiffs in this lawsuit just filed notice of an alleged violation.
They say they did so w/out conferral out of concern the feds are “simply ignoring the court’s TRO.”
They say they did so w/out conferral out of concern the feds are “simply ignoring the court’s TRO.”
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Ever hear of health care, Trump?
Leavitt: At this moment in time, the ballroom is really the president's main priority.
October 23, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Ever hear of health care, Trump?
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Updating my LEGO White House
October 23, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Updating my LEGO White House
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Last weekend, @annabower.bsky.social started to receive Signal messages from the U.S. attorney who is leading the prosecution of Letitia James.
Throughout the exchange, Lindsay Halligan complained about Bower’s tweets and reporting on the indictment–but never once asked to be off the record.
Throughout the exchange, Lindsay Halligan complained about Bower’s tweets and reporting on the indictment–but never once asked to be off the record.
“Anna, Lindsey Halligan Here.”
My Signal exchange with the interim U.S. attorney about the Letitia James grand jury.
www.lawfaremedia.org
October 20, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Last weekend, @annabower.bsky.social started to receive Signal messages from the U.S. attorney who is leading the prosecution of Letitia James.
Throughout the exchange, Lindsay Halligan complained about Bower’s tweets and reporting on the indictment–but never once asked to be off the record.
Throughout the exchange, Lindsay Halligan complained about Bower’s tweets and reporting on the indictment–but never once asked to be off the record.
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CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1965: 20-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
October 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1965: 20-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1
CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1
Trickle-down economics was always a sham.
Nothing has ever trickled down.
Back in simpler times... "The White House acknowledged Tuesday that President Reagan's order to intercept the Egyptian airliner carrying the hijackers of the Achille Lauro was made 'in the clear' and was overheard by a ham radio operator. " www.upi.com/Archives/198...
The White House acknowledged Tuesday that President Reagan's order... - UPI Archives
The White House acknowledged Tuesday that President Reagan's order to intercept the Egyptian airliner carrying the hijackers of the Achille Lauro was made...
www.upi.com
October 14, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Back in simpler times... "The White House acknowledged Tuesday that President Reagan's order to intercept the Egyptian airliner carrying the hijackers of the Achille Lauro was made 'in the clear' and was overheard by a ham radio operator. " www.upi.com/Archives/198...
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Andrew Cuomo is incapable of speaking clearly and directly about Trump’s authoritarianism.
October 12, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Andrew Cuomo is incapable of speaking clearly and directly about Trump’s authoritarianism.
Data is resistance. Sharing is resistance. #opendata
Trump doesn’t like data. He wants investors, consumers, and everyone else to be in the dark, so he can lie without fear of factual contradiction. He can create even more of a fantasy world. He can pretend that he’s been wildly successful even when he’s been a terrible failure.
October 10, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Data is resistance. Sharing is resistance. #opendata
September 26, 2025 at 10:58 PM
September 26, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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“In the case of The U.S. Supreme Court v. Everyone Else, this court wins by a serious landslide.”
Supreme Court Rules Supreme Court Rules
WASHINGTON, DC—In a landmark decision Monday, the United States Supreme Court ruled 8-1 that it rules.
theonion.com
September 9, 2025 at 5:13 PM
“In the case of The U.S. Supreme Court v. Everyone Else, this court wins by a serious landslide.”
Happy Friday.
Ten Thoughts to Give Hope as Democracy Wavers
If you're feeling despair, pick one and run with it
open.substack.com
August 29, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Happy Friday.
"Vladimir Putin said your election was rigged because you have mail-in voting. He said no country has mail-in voting. It's impossible to have mail-in voting and have honest elections" --Donald Trump, August 15, 2025.
August 20, 2025 at 3:32 AM
"Vladimir Putin said your election was rigged because you have mail-in voting. He said no country has mail-in voting. It's impossible to have mail-in voting and have honest elections" --Donald Trump, August 15, 2025.
It is amazing how quickly enshittification starts happening, and how the patterns repeat. www.theregister.com/2025/08/13/g...
OpenAI's GPT-5 is a cost cutting exercise
Analysis: Gotta pay for all those GPUs somehow
www.theregister.com
August 15, 2025 at 11:00 PM
It is amazing how quickly enshittification starts happening, and how the patterns repeat. www.theregister.com/2025/08/13/g...
🦝 The Lotor Guild of Professional Hand-Washers visited last night.
August 10, 2025 at 4:37 PM
🦝 The Lotor Guild of Professional Hand-Washers visited last night.