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How is this headline not from the Onion?
August 7, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Me, a rube: governments procure a technology when a specific need is identified.

UK: “lol, no”
OpenAI signs deal with UK to find government uses for its models
Wide-ranging agreement with artificial intelligence firm behind ChatGPT comes after similar UK deal with Google
www.theguardian.com
July 21, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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April 9, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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They said my artisanal hand-carved semiconductor business would never be viable but who’s laughing now?
April 9, 2025 at 3:16 AM
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March 6, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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Done dirty: To dodge sanctions, oil companies blend Russian oil between ships – offshore, out of sight. This can lead to dirty fuel. The kind thought ‘good enough for Africa’.
Done dirty: Nigerians pay a premium for super dodgy fuel
To dodge sanctions, oil companies blend Russian oil between ships – offshore, out of sight. This can lead to dirty fuel. The kind thought ‘good enough for Africa’.
continent.substack.com
December 11, 2024 at 8:13 AM
"Then they came" Wales v South Africa sounding like War of the Worlds @theguardian.com @squidgerugby.bsky.social
November 23, 2024 at 7:24 PM
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All Protocol Observed.

Welcome to Issue 165 of The Continent.

No, it’s not just you: life is more expensive, wages are worth less and our leaders either can’t or won’t do what it takes to improve the situation.
June 8, 2024 at 8:07 AM