"Any book worth banning is a book worth reading."

Isaac Asimov

YouTube is secretly using AI to edit people's videos

• Skin is being smoothed or sharpened

• Features like ears are being altered

• YouTube confirmed there's an 'experiment' on Shorts to 'unblur' and 'improve' clarity

• There's currently no way to opt out

(via BBC)

Tyrants govern through fear. Dictators take their power from the acquiescence of the good people who don't speak out. It is our obligation as citizens to set aside fear and take a step forward not a step back.

President Zelenski visits today to sign the minerals deal, if he can’t come to an agreement to his satisfaction he should refuse to sign.
He should also address Congress much like Netanyahu did.

No one should be surprised if Trump pardons Diddy.
Looks very much like they were in the same damn business..
"I think he was a good guy, I'm going to stick up for him". WTF?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBbf...

Washington State Student Wins 2025 NASA Art Contest www.nasa.gov/centers-and-...
Dahyun Jung’s winning piece, titled “My Wonders with You,” shows a child seated on the roof of a barn, their arm draped around a dog, the launch & extraterrestrial beings that also watch in awe.

849 WIP*
F-16xl as a female Bandrui of the NASA Space Henge (Prince Tomcat story) with autumn leaf motif.

Valerie Thomas, the NASA scientist behind the illusion transmitter patent, made 3D movies possible and paved the way for women in STEM. Her groundbreaking work at NASA continues to inspire future innovators worldwide. #BlackExcellence #BLM #UnitedWeStand

The memoir will be released just months after Giuffre’s death.