Charles McGuinness
@mcguinness.ai
"The most authentic hipster talk of today is the twenty-three skidoo of tomorrow"
-- Ernest Hemingway
SF Bay Area, barely.
Full-time AI developer, part-time AI blogger:
https://mcguinnessai.substack.com
More a tech grandpa than a tech bro.
-- Ernest Hemingway
SF Bay Area, barely.
Full-time AI developer, part-time AI blogger:
https://mcguinnessai.substack.com
More a tech grandpa than a tech bro.
The ol' reposition the KKK trick
December 17, 2025 at 7:07 AM
The ol' reposition the KKK trick
NCAR is managed by an international consortium of universities called UCAR. If the federal government defunds it, the states and provinces that run it should step up to keep it open.
Exclusive: The Trump administration is moving to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado, according to a senior White House official, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
Trump moves to dismantle major US climate research center in Colorado
The Trump administration is breaking up the National Center for Atmospheric Research, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
bit.ly
December 17, 2025 at 5:57 AM
NCAR is managed by an international consortium of universities called UCAR. If the federal government defunds it, the states and provinces that run it should step up to keep it open.
The Constitution is wary of armies, saying Congress has the power:
"To raise and support armies, but no appropriation of money to that use shall be for a longer term than two years"
But for the navy:
"To provide and maintain a navy"
We too should be wary of standing armies.
"To raise and support armies, but no appropriation of money to that use shall be for a longer term than two years"
But for the navy:
"To provide and maintain a navy"
We too should be wary of standing armies.
NEW: U.S. Military Willing to Attack “Designated Terrorist Organizations” Within America, General Says
“That is one of the concerns with the administration asserting that the President essentially has a license to kill outside the law,” says expert.
theintercept.com/2025/12/16/t...
“That is one of the concerns with the administration asserting that the President essentially has a license to kill outside the law,” says expert.
theintercept.com/2025/12/16/t...
U.S. Military Willing to Attack “Designated Terrorist Organizations” Within America, General Says
“If I had no concerns and I was confident in the lawful order, I would definitely execute that order.”
theintercept.com
December 16, 2025 at 7:43 PM
The Constitution is wary of armies, saying Congress has the power:
"To raise and support armies, but no appropriation of money to that use shall be for a longer term than two years"
But for the navy:
"To provide and maintain a navy"
We too should be wary of standing armies.
"To raise and support armies, but no appropriation of money to that use shall be for a longer term than two years"
But for the navy:
"To provide and maintain a navy"
We too should be wary of standing armies.
"Turtle Island Liberation Front" sounds like a bunch of people trying to replace the board of an HOA of a gated community.
December 16, 2025 at 8:24 AM
"Turtle Island Liberation Front" sounds like a bunch of people trying to replace the board of an HOA of a gated community.
Consider these two scenarios:
(a) Disney licenses IP to OpenAI, gets stock as payment.
(b) Disney licenses IP to OpenAI, also gives them $1B cash, gets stock back.
I suspect it's more (a) than (b), but they are describing it like Mickey Mouse is going to present a giant $1B check to Sam Altman.
(a) Disney licenses IP to OpenAI, gets stock as payment.
(b) Disney licenses IP to OpenAI, also gives them $1B cash, gets stock back.
I suspect it's more (a) than (b), but they are describing it like Mickey Mouse is going to present a giant $1B check to Sam Altman.
Can something be expected but huge? That’s what Disney‘s OpenAI deal is: the most inevitable bombshell around, but still a bombshell.
Here’s What You Really Need to Know About the Disney-OpenAI Deal
Can something be expected but huge? That’s what Disney‘s OpenAI deal is: the most inevitable bombshell around, but still a bombshell.
bit.ly
December 13, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Consider these two scenarios:
(a) Disney licenses IP to OpenAI, gets stock as payment.
(b) Disney licenses IP to OpenAI, also gives them $1B cash, gets stock back.
I suspect it's more (a) than (b), but they are describing it like Mickey Mouse is going to present a giant $1B check to Sam Altman.
(a) Disney licenses IP to OpenAI, gets stock as payment.
(b) Disney licenses IP to OpenAI, also gives them $1B cash, gets stock back.
I suspect it's more (a) than (b), but they are describing it like Mickey Mouse is going to present a giant $1B check to Sam Altman.
Trump wants to stop states from regulating AI. Let's look at the new AI regulation going into effect in CA next month, SB-243.
It requires ChatBot vendors, under narrow circumstances, to do the things that any decent, ethical person would do, even without a regulation, under all circumstances. ...
It requires ChatBot vendors, under narrow circumstances, to do the things that any decent, ethical person would do, even without a regulation, under all circumstances. ...
December 12, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Trump wants to stop states from regulating AI. Let's look at the new AI regulation going into effect in CA next month, SB-243.
It requires ChatBot vendors, under narrow circumstances, to do the things that any decent, ethical person would do, even without a regulation, under all circumstances. ...
It requires ChatBot vendors, under narrow circumstances, to do the things that any decent, ethical person would do, even without a regulation, under all circumstances. ...
Mark is nuts. Does he even know how much health insurance costs employers and/or employees right now? Does he think 8 to 12 pct more in taxes is an increase over that?
R U ok with paying 8 to 12 pct more in taxes and possibly losing your standard deduction ?
R U ok with losing access to different curative medications and care because the government can't afford to pay for them, even after taxing all the billionaires 90 pct?
R U ok with losing access to different curative medications and care because the government can't afford to pay for them, even after taxing all the billionaires 90 pct?
December 12, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Mark is nuts. Does he even know how much health insurance costs employers and/or employees right now? Does he think 8 to 12 pct more in taxes is an increase over that?
My hunch is that the $1 billion isn't cash, but the "value" of the characters that are being licensed, for which Disney is getting $1 billion in OpenAI stock at a fictitious market value. But I suspect no real money is changing hands here.
AI-generated Mickey Mouse on its way as Disney announces $1 billion deal with OpenAI
AI-generated Mickey Mouse on its way as Disney announces $1 billion deal with OpenAI
Familiar characters of the Walt Disney universe will soon appear on OpenAI's Sora video generation tool, as part of a three-year licencing deal between the media giant and tech company signed Thursday. Users will be able to generate and share videos based on more than 200 characters.
www.lemonde.fr
December 11, 2025 at 6:54 PM
My hunch is that the $1 billion isn't cash, but the "value" of the characters that are being licensed, for which Disney is getting $1 billion in OpenAI stock at a fictitious market value. But I suspect no real money is changing hands here.
A VC explains why you shouldn't panic until after he's sold his stock to you.
Why the A.I. Boom Is Unlike the Dot-Com Boom
www.nytimes.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:50 AM
A VC explains why you shouldn't panic until after he's sold his stock to you.
The GOP is forcing everyone to confront just how pervasive poverty is in this country, and who the poor are.
The GOP has no real strategy here other than cater to the whims of their lizard brains.
The GOP has no real strategy here other than cater to the whims of their lizard brains.
NEW: The recent government shutdown, with families skipping meals and babies unfed, could have been a preview of what’s to come when Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill shifts billions in costs for the SNAP program to states that may not be able to afford them.
How State Tax Cuts Could Lead to a SNAP Crisis
President Donald Trump’s so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act will shift billions in costs for SNAP and Medicaid to states. But with 26 having cut or eliminated state income taxes just since 2021, they may not have the money to continue the programs.
www.propublica.org
December 9, 2025 at 4:51 PM
The GOP is forcing everyone to confront just how pervasive poverty is in this country, and who the poor are.
The GOP has no real strategy here other than cater to the whims of their lizard brains.
The GOP has no real strategy here other than cater to the whims of their lizard brains.
I guess he's running in '28.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis designated the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations as foreign terrorist organizations this evening — prompting CAIR to vow it'll sue his administration.
DeSantis labels Muslim advocacy group CAIR a foreign terrorist group in Florida
CAIR said it'll sue DeSantis for "smearing" it in his order labeling the group and the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations.
www.axios.com
December 9, 2025 at 8:19 AM
I guess he's running in '28.
Something about the design of the FIFA peace award brought this to mind.
December 5, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Something about the design of the FIFA peace award brought this to mind.
This is insane. It's a chain of people smirking their way to temporary fame for utter BS.
Xicoia, the AI talent studio established by Particle6 and creator of Tilly Norwood, Eline van der Velden, is expanding the “Tilly-verse.”
Tilly Norwood Studio Expanding “Tilly-verse” With New Roles Advertised — Including Social Media Guru and Comedy Writer
Xicoia, the AI talent studio established by Particle6 and creator of Tilly Norwood, Eline van der Velden, is expanding the “Tilly-verse.”
bit.ly
December 5, 2025 at 7:18 PM
This is insane. It's a chain of people smirking their way to temporary fame for utter BS.
Trump's 2025 vs. Biden's 2022 NSS:
• The word "Trump" appears almost 15× more frequently in 2025's than "Biden" did in 2022's
• Biden's was 2.5× longer.
• Trump used fonts 20% larger
Basically a egocentric slacker's work who's trying to hit the minimum page-count for the assignment
• The word "Trump" appears almost 15× more frequently in 2025's than "Biden" did in 2022's
• Biden's was 2.5× longer.
• Trump used fonts 20% larger
Basically a egocentric slacker's work who's trying to hit the minimum page-count for the assignment
The Trump administration has quietly released its National Security Strategy — apparently late on Thursday. Usually there's a rollout and fanfare for these things: www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/u...
www.whitehouse.gov
December 5, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Trump's 2025 vs. Biden's 2022 NSS:
• The word "Trump" appears almost 15× more frequently in 2025's than "Biden" did in 2022's
• Biden's was 2.5× longer.
• Trump used fonts 20% larger
Basically a egocentric slacker's work who's trying to hit the minimum page-count for the assignment
• The word "Trump" appears almost 15× more frequently in 2025's than "Biden" did in 2022's
• Biden's was 2.5× longer.
• Trump used fonts 20% larger
Basically a egocentric slacker's work who's trying to hit the minimum page-count for the assignment
Yesterday, I commented in the NY Times' article: "US manufacturers will become addicted to selling yesterday's car, tomorrow."
Didn't expect the Trump admin would try to make that happen so directly.
Didn't expect the Trump admin would try to make that happen so directly.
Sean Duffy on slashing fuel economy standards: "This rule will actually allow you to bring back the 1970s station wagon. Maybe a little wood paneling on the side. We can bring back choice to consumers."
December 4, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Yesterday, I commented in the NY Times' article: "US manufacturers will become addicted to selling yesterday's car, tomorrow."
Didn't expect the Trump admin would try to make that happen so directly.
Didn't expect the Trump admin would try to make that happen so directly.
Trump looking to kill US automakers in the next 10 years.
(Gifted Link)
(Gifted Link)
Trump Returns to Gasoline as Fuel of Choice for Cars, Gutting Biden’s Climate Policy
www.nytimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Trump looking to kill US automakers in the next 10 years.
(Gifted Link)
(Gifted Link)
Sometimes I forget how young and vibrant political figures were in their prime. Here's William Jennings Bryan campaigning for president after delivering his "cross of gold" speech at the 1896 democratic convention. (Real photo, AI helped clean up spots)
December 3, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Sometimes I forget how young and vibrant political figures were in their prime. Here's William Jennings Bryan campaigning for president after delivering his "cross of gold" speech at the 1896 democratic convention. (Real photo, AI helped clean up spots)
"We reopened the government and sacrificed some people's health care to resume SNAP" might have a wee problem.
Agriculture Dept. Threatens to Withhold Food Stamps From Democratic States
www.nytimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:29 AM
"We reopened the government and sacrificed some people's health care to resume SNAP" might have a wee problem.
Is Fox applying a "smooth filter" to Marco's forehead or did he get botoxed?
Marco Rubio on Maduro: "He's into the drug business. By the way, it's not me saying it. I'm not just making this up. This was an indictment that came out of the Southern District of New York back in 2020. An indictment! It was undisputed."
December 3, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Is Fox applying a "smooth filter" to Marco's forehead or did he get botoxed?
I have a feeling a lot of assumptions are to be smashed to pieces.
Soon small businesses won’t have to wait for Small Business Saturday to get attention from their Mayor.
Some changes that they can look forward to:
Some changes that they can look forward to:
December 1, 2025 at 7:52 PM
I have a feeling a lot of assumptions are to be smashed to pieces.
Another shock, this one sharper...
Just felt a good temblor in Santa Rosa CA. Waiting for maps to update with intensity / epicenter.
December 1, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Another shock, this one sharper...
Just felt a good temblor in Santa Rosa CA. Waiting for maps to update with intensity / epicenter.
December 1, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Just felt a good temblor in Santa Rosa CA. Waiting for maps to update with intensity / epicenter.
The ingredients cost less than last year's though, so win! (er, WIN!)
Sad news.
If you weren't invited to the Mar-A-Lago Thanksgiving dinner, this is what you're missing.
Yes, this actually is what they serve their guests.😬
If you weren't invited to the Mar-A-Lago Thanksgiving dinner, this is what you're missing.
Yes, this actually is what they serve their guests.😬
November 27, 2025 at 8:14 PM
The ingredients cost less than last year's though, so win! (er, WIN!)
The only winner in the debate over 2024 thanksgiving vs 2025 thanksgiving is Walmart.
November 26, 2025 at 10:56 AM
The only winner in the debate over 2024 thanksgiving vs 2025 thanksgiving is Walmart.