@lubanza.bsky.social
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Our greatest ethical question as we eat cows and let children starve is whether a for loop in Python feels pain.
Can AIs suffer? Big tech and users grapple with one of most unsettling questions of our times
As first AI-led rights advocacy group is founded, industry is divided on whether models are, or can be, sentient
www.theguardian.com
August 26, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Our greatest ethical question as we eat cows and let children starve is whether a for loop in Python feels pain.
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The first time Charlie Chaplin used his voice in a film, he wielded it to forcefully condemn the rising forces of fascism around the globe. Will we listen to his words today?
August 13, 2025 at 10:29 PM
The first time Charlie Chaplin used his voice in a film, he wielded it to forcefully condemn the rising forces of fascism around the globe. Will we listen to his words today?
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Zohran Mamdani’s response to Cuomo’s attacks is a fatality. Flawless victory.
August 13, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Zohran Mamdani’s response to Cuomo’s attacks is a fatality. Flawless victory.
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BBC International Editor Jeremy Bowen has confirmed that the entire Al Jazeera team in Gaza City has been killed.
August 10, 2025 at 10:33 PM
BBC International Editor Jeremy Bowen has confirmed that the entire Al Jazeera team in Gaza City has been killed.
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And what about
August 3, 2025 at 3:54 AM
And what about
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Microsoft analyzed 200K Bing Copilot chats, tagged the tasks, and measured how often AI helped. It excelled at info gathering and writing.
They built an “AI applicability score” showing which jobs benefit most. Nothing shocking though some are mad it suggests AI might replace them in these jobs.
They built an “AI applicability score” showing which jobs benefit most. Nothing shocking though some are mad it suggests AI might replace them in these jobs.
July 28, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Microsoft analyzed 200K Bing Copilot chats, tagged the tasks, and measured how often AI helped. It excelled at info gathering and writing.
They built an “AI applicability score” showing which jobs benefit most. Nothing shocking though some are mad it suggests AI might replace them in these jobs.
They built an “AI applicability score” showing which jobs benefit most. Nothing shocking though some are mad it suggests AI might replace them in these jobs.
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European VC breaks taboo by investing in pure defense tech from Ukraine’s war zones
European VC breaks taboo by investing in pure defense tech from Ukraine's war zones | TechCrunch
With a fundraising target of €25 million, Darkstar’s goal is to help startups bring battle-tested products to military customers both in Ukraine and throughout Europe.
techcrunch.com
July 9, 2025 at 5:06 AM
European VC breaks taboo by investing in pure defense tech from Ukraine’s war zones
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I imagined the Chatsubo in 1984. 41 years later I opened its door. Neuromancer is in production.
July 1, 2025 at 7:14 PM
I imagined the Chatsubo in 1984. 41 years later I opened its door. Neuromancer is in production.
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If you want to see every Democrat that is running for House or Senate, I've got you covered.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
June 29, 2025 at 3:37 AM
If you want to see every Democrat that is running for House or Senate, I've got you covered.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
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After being a good professional boy patiently explaining the need for the freedom to read at hundreds of library and city council talks, it was a blast to just go off and make fun of book banners with @readswithrachel.bsky.social
MAKING FUN OF BOOK BANNERS with RYAN ESTRADA
YouTube video by Reads with Rachel
youtu.be
June 21, 2025 at 12:11 AM
After being a good professional boy patiently explaining the need for the freedom to read at hundreds of library and city council talks, it was a blast to just go off and make fun of book banners with @readswithrachel.bsky.social
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Spot on. This is the clearest explanation I’ve seen. It ‘s relatable, and humanizes the issue in a way everyone can understand.
June 28, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Spot on. This is the clearest explanation I’ve seen. It ‘s relatable, and humanizes the issue in a way everyone can understand.
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Bondi DOJ has a problem.
On left:
DOJ Indictment and Detention Memo allege Abrego Garcia lied to officer by not revealing he was coming from Texas
On right:
DHS Referral Report: "Subject stated he was driving 'three days ago' (11/27/2022) from Houston, TX to Temple Hills, MD (via St Louis, MO)"
On left:
DOJ Indictment and Detention Memo allege Abrego Garcia lied to officer by not revealing he was coming from Texas
On right:
DHS Referral Report: "Subject stated he was driving 'three days ago' (11/27/2022) from Houston, TX to Temple Hills, MD (via St Louis, MO)"
June 7, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Bondi DOJ has a problem.
On left:
DOJ Indictment and Detention Memo allege Abrego Garcia lied to officer by not revealing he was coming from Texas
On right:
DHS Referral Report: "Subject stated he was driving 'three days ago' (11/27/2022) from Houston, TX to Temple Hills, MD (via St Louis, MO)"
On left:
DOJ Indictment and Detention Memo allege Abrego Garcia lied to officer by not revealing he was coming from Texas
On right:
DHS Referral Report: "Subject stated he was driving 'three days ago' (11/27/2022) from Houston, TX to Temple Hills, MD (via St Louis, MO)"
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Some interesting insights here, including that people are much more influenced by *people they follow* switching platforms than by their own *followers* switching platforms.
Preprint: "Why Academics are Leaving Twitter for Bluesky" arxiv.org/abs/2505.24801
Preprint: "Why Academics are Leaving Twitter for Bluesky" arxiv.org/abs/2505.24801
June 2, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Some interesting insights here, including that people are much more influenced by *people they follow* switching platforms than by their own *followers* switching platforms.
Preprint: "Why Academics are Leaving Twitter for Bluesky" arxiv.org/abs/2505.24801
Preprint: "Why Academics are Leaving Twitter for Bluesky" arxiv.org/abs/2505.24801
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🔴‘Keir Starmer’s EU Deal Is Far Better Than the Media Is Telling You’
This deal is a welcome step in the right direction, argues the Director of the Independent Commission on UK-EU Relations
bylinetimes.com/2025/05/20/k...
This deal is a welcome step in the right direction, argues the Director of the Independent Commission on UK-EU Relations
bylinetimes.com/2025/05/20/k...
'Keir Starmer's EU Deal Is Far Better Than the Media Is Telling You'
Much more needs to be done to repair the damage of Brexit, but this is a welcome step in the right direction, argues the Director of the Independent Commission on UK-EU Relations
bylinetimes.com
May 22, 2025 at 9:26 AM
🔴‘Keir Starmer’s EU Deal Is Far Better Than the Media Is Telling You’
This deal is a welcome step in the right direction, argues the Director of the Independent Commission on UK-EU Relations
bylinetimes.com/2025/05/20/k...
This deal is a welcome step in the right direction, argues the Director of the Independent Commission on UK-EU Relations
bylinetimes.com/2025/05/20/k...
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Oh yeah nice one kid hook that hope for humanity right into my veins
May 8, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Oh yeah nice one kid hook that hope for humanity right into my veins
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It’s Election Day, Canada.
Go vote Canada Strong.
Go vote Canada Strong.
April 28, 2025 at 11:23 AM
It’s Election Day, Canada.
Go vote Canada Strong.
Go vote Canada Strong.
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At this rate MAGA will only be able to afford to rent the libs.
April 7, 2025 at 2:29 PM
At this rate MAGA will only be able to afford to rent the libs.
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March 27, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Wow. Rep. Jake Auchincloss minces no words about Signalgate on Piers Morgan: “Pete Hegseth is lying to the American people, lying to Congress, lying to the military.” “It’s incompetence incarnate…It’s embarrassing & it’s dangerous.”
This is how it’s done.
This is how it’s done.
March 31, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Wow. Rep. Jake Auchincloss minces no words about Signalgate on Piers Morgan: “Pete Hegseth is lying to the American people, lying to Congress, lying to the military.” “It’s incompetence incarnate…It’s embarrassing & it’s dangerous.”
This is how it’s done.
This is how it’s done.
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@johncusack.bsky.social
one of the things we talked about at the board meeting came to fruition this morning: WIRED now un-paywalls stories based on FOIA docs! https://freedom.press/issues/wired-is-dropping-paywalls-for-foia-based-reporting-others-should-follow/
one of the things we talked about at the board meeting came to fruition this morning: WIRED now un-paywalls stories based on FOIA docs! https://freedom.press/issues/wired-is-dropping-paywalls-for-foia-based-reporting-others-should-follow/
March 18, 2025 at 3:21 PM
@johncusack.bsky.social
one of the things we talked about at the board meeting came to fruition this morning: WIRED now un-paywalls stories based on FOIA docs! https://freedom.press/issues/wired-is-dropping-paywalls-for-foia-based-reporting-others-should-follow/
one of the things we talked about at the board meeting came to fruition this morning: WIRED now un-paywalls stories based on FOIA docs! https://freedom.press/issues/wired-is-dropping-paywalls-for-foia-based-reporting-others-should-follow/
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THREAD: Elon & Trump’s NOAA layoffs means fewer weather balloons, meteorologists, tracking available to monitor level 5 tornadoes heading to the Midwest & Southeast. 100M ppl will be at risk w/ fewer resources to stay safe.
Please share this thread w/ anyone in the storm’s path:
Please share this thread w/ anyone in the storm’s path:
March 14, 2025 at 8:18 PM
THREAD: Elon & Trump’s NOAA layoffs means fewer weather balloons, meteorologists, tracking available to monitor level 5 tornadoes heading to the Midwest & Southeast. 100M ppl will be at risk w/ fewer resources to stay safe.
Please share this thread w/ anyone in the storm’s path:
Please share this thread w/ anyone in the storm’s path:
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GLENN: Why don't you wear a suit? You're at the highest level in this country's office & you refuse to wear a suit. A lot of Americans have problems with you not respecting the office.
ZELENSKYY: I will wear a costume after this war will finish. Maybe something like yours. Maybe something better.
ZELENSKYY: I will wear a costume after this war will finish. Maybe something like yours. Maybe something better.
February 28, 2025 at 6:22 PM
GLENN: Why don't you wear a suit? You're at the highest level in this country's office & you refuse to wear a suit. A lot of Americans have problems with you not respecting the office.
ZELENSKYY: I will wear a costume after this war will finish. Maybe something like yours. Maybe something better.
ZELENSKYY: I will wear a costume after this war will finish. Maybe something like yours. Maybe something better.