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Just another human on this planet. Fallible but willing to learn from my mistakes.
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meredithmeredith.bsky.social
📣 NEW -- In The Economist, discussing the privacy perils of AI agents and what AI companies and operating systems need to do--NOW--to protect Signal and much else!

www.economist.com/by-invitatio...
An illustration of me, and the headline: "AI agents are coming for your privacy, warns Meredith Whittaker The Signal Foundation’s president worries they will also blunt competition and undermine cyber-security" To put it bluntly, the path currently being taken towards agentic AI leads to an elimination of privacy and security at the application layer. It will not be possible for apps like Signal—the messaging app whose foundation I run—to continue to provide strong privacy guarantees, built on robust and openly validated encryption, if device-makers and OS developers insist on puncturing the metaphoric blood-brain barrier between apps and the OS. Feeding your sensitive Signal messages into an undifferentiated data slurry connected to cloud servers in service of their AI-agent aspirations is a dangerous abdication of responsibility. Happily, it’s not too late. There is much that can still be done, particularly when it comes to protecting the sanctity of private data. What’s needed is a fundamental shift in how we approach the development and deployment of AI agents. First, privacy must be the default, and control must remain in the hands of application developers exercising agency on behalf of their users. Developers need the ability to designate applications as “sensitive” and mark them as off-limits to agents, at the OS level and otherwise. This cannot be a convoluted workaround buried in settings; it must be a straightforward, well-documented mechanism (similar to Global Privacy Control) that blocks an agent from accessing our data or taking actions within an app. Second, radical transparency must be the norm. Vague assurances and marketing-speak are no longer acceptable. OS vendors have an obligation to be clear and precise about their architecture and what data their AI agents are accessing, how it is being used and the measures in place to protect it.
September 9, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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bestofbluesky.bsky.social
actual #bestofbluesky 💙
Bluesky@ @bsky.app • 2d what's the most random interaction you've ever had with a celebrity? N4K. 1 5.8K © 3.2K •• • BoomBamZam @boombamzam.bsky.social • 1d I was on a flight into Vegas with Flava Flav. After we de-boarded he was on his way out of the area and he turned back and made eye-contact, so I just gave "the nod." He stopped and walked BACK to the gate to dap me up, then went on his way. Nice guy. I skinned my knuckle on his clock chain. ① 1 46 •• • FLAVOR FLAV @flavorflav.bsky.social Follow Back I hope you mean Flavor Flav ,., sounds like sumthin he would do July 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
July 20, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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dancarlin.bsky.social
This started out as a June 6, 1944 social media post that got insanely out of hand. So I did it on our substack page instead.
I'd say "enjoy", but it really ain't that kind of piece.
dancarlin.substack.com/p/the-real-w...
The Real War Will Never Get Into the Books
The best way to avoid the next terrible war is to unflinchingly look at the reality of the last one
dancarlin.substack.com
June 7, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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anildash.com
I really liked this guy noticing that Dua Lipa is great at interviewing authors. youtu.be/QN1rULxGHCA
Why Dua Lipa is so good at asking questions
YouTube video by Below the Fray
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March 13, 2025 at 2:47 AM
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perreaux.bsky.social
Michael Karanicolas: U.S. social media platforms are a national security threat

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U.S. social media platforms are a national security threat
Concerns about foreign interference aren’t limited to China and Russia. U.S. tech giants pose a serious threat to Canadian democracy and sovereignty.
policyoptions.irpp.org
March 12, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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cathmckenna.bsky.social
I want to give Donald Trump the Order of Canada. For uniting Canadians. (I’m just kidding).
- Jean Chrétien 🤛❤️🇨🇦

Chrétien is the GOAT!
March 9, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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swin24.bsky.social
Got mad, did another thing www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Trump's Threat To Take Over Canada Is a Scandal
Trump keeps threatening to annex Canada. Americans would never accept such talk from another country.
www.rollingstone.com
March 8, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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markhamillofficial.bsky.social
Every. Single. Word. 🎯 🎯 🎯 shorturl.at/SKwi7
Frenchman Sears Trumps "Court Of Nero" In Scathing, Must-Read Speech
Every now and again a piece of rhetoric perfectly encapsulates the time. The Gettysburg address was one such work. Legend has it that Abraham Lincoln hastily scribbed out the framework of the speech o...
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March 7, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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brenttoderian.bsky.social
“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need - scoop.me
In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness.
thebetter.news
March 6, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Catchy new song from Suzanne Vega on this very stressful day.

We will only win against Trump, his government and those businesses who are supporting him by making our voices heard and taking actions that make his supporters and people in GOP states act.

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Suzanne Vega - Speakers' Corner (Official Lyric Video)
YouTube video by Suzanne Vega
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March 4, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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charlieangus104.bsky.social
A reflection on Canada and the dark times we are living in.
We are no longer just playing shinny. The stakes are dangerously high.
When Mike Myers gave the "elbows up" sign, we know what to do.
Read my latest Substack here on why Canada won't break.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/elbows-up?...
ELBOWS UP
Mike Myers' Secret Message to Canadians
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March 3, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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mgeist.bsky.social
I co-wrote this piece with Kumanan Wilson on the risks to Canadian health data. Our limited privacy safeguards aren’t good enough in an environment where our data often ends up outside the country. Data localization rules for sensitive health data needed.
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/bc5ccfd...
Beware, Donald Trump might go after Canadians’ health data next
Much of Canada’s health care data winds its way into companies based in the U.S. and subject to foreign legislation that could compel disclosure
www.theglobeandmail.com
February 28, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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jrobson.bsky.social
Just saw footage of that insane effort by Trump and Vance to bully Pres. Zelenskyy.

I'm making another donation to the Canada-Ukraine Foundation. www.cufoundation.ca
Home - CANADA-UKRAINE FOUNDATION
DONATE BEFORE APRIL 6TH - MYHAL FAMILY FOUNDATION MATCHES DONATIONS UP TO 1 MILLION DOLLARS
www.cufoundation.ca
February 28, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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timothysnyder.bsky.social
Here I react to the shameful encounter between American leaders and media and the Ukrainian president. No doubt there were more, but I saw five failures on our side: of hospitality, decency, democracy, strategy, and independence. Please watch and share.
snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...
Five Failures in the Oval Office (video)
America hurt itself badly today.
snyder.substack.com
February 28, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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michaeldemoor.bsky.social
The United States is the richest and most powerful country there has ever been. It could perform prodigies of justice and generosity unimaginable to most of the rest of the world. And yet it has convinced itself that it is poor and has been taken advantage of by everyone else.
February 26, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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wpgmurat.bsky.social
RT if you think people should follow me on here for #NHLJets and NHL content.

I'd love to build more engagement over here.
February 23, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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dancarlin.bsky.social
More stuff like this please! This is (part of) what we need. You can speak and make noise even if you don't control the Executive or Legislative Branch of the federal government. Governors...you're up!
Good on you Pritzger.
www.nbcnews.com/video/illino...
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker warns against authoritarianism in address
In his State of the State address, Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Ill., warned against authoritarianism, saying “it took the Nazis one month, three weeks, two days, eight hours, and 40 minutes to dismantle a con...
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February 21, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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gmbutts.bsky.social
your day will not be complete until you listen to the Spanish language call of McDavid’s goal. 🇨🇦

www.threads.net/@bardown/pos...
BarDown (@bardown) on Threads
The Spanish call of McDavid’s OT winner was electric. ⚡️ #4Nations
www.threads.net
February 21, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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cultmtl.com
The guy who says he’ll “put Canada first” still doesn’t have his security clearance.

Party before country (or how to gaslight an entire nation)
Party before country (or how to gaslight an entire nation)
Party before country (or how to gaslight an entire nation)
cultmtl.com
February 18, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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petebuttigieg.bsky.social
If you wanted to cut waste, fraud, and abuse, you would empower the inspectors general.

If you wanted more waste, fraud, and abuse, you would fire them.
February 17, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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stephenking.bsky.social
Don’t buy stuff on February 28. Money’s the only thing these dicks understand.
#resist
February 16, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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hellostephano.bsky.social
A couple months ago when Minister Joly announced an Arctic military presence plan, Poilievre asked, “…from who? Santa Claus?”

Now I guess he’s suddenly terrified of Santa Claus? What a joke this man is. I wouldn’t hire him to mow my lawn, let alone be PM.
CBC article with photo of Poilievre in the House of Commobs: Poilievre's 'Santa Claus' quip trivialized Inuit presence in Arctic, says national Inuit leader There's more to relieving tensions in Arctic than icebreakers and guns, Natan Obed says Olivia Stefanovich • CBC News • Posted: Dec 10, 2024 1:00 AM PST Pierre Poilievre tweet with photo of Poilievre at a podium that states “Canada First /Le Canada D’abord” (which is a racist Proud Boys slogan btw) in the Arctic today: @PierrePoilievre LIVE: Take back control of our North Pierre Poilievre @PierrePoilievre LIVE: Take back control of our North 9:16 AM • 10 Feb 25
February 10, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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emmettmacfarlane.com
So has Doug Ford flipped for the fourth time on scrapping the Starlink deal yet?
February 9, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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billybragg.bsky.social
Worth watching from @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social "Trump is acting like a king because he's too weak to govern like a president. He's trying to substitute perception for reality. He is hoping that perception then becomes reality. That can only happen if we believe him"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8QL...
Don't Believe Him | The Ezra Klein Show
YouTube video by The Ezra Klein Show
www.youtube.com
February 5, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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theryangeorge.bsky.social
This was my biggest tweet over in the bad place. It will live here now. 🧙‍♀️🎄
December 11, 2024 at 2:40 AM