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Brandon Sheffield

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Matt Turnbull, Executive Producer at Xbox Game Studios Publishing - after the Microsoft layoffs - suggesting on Linkedin that may maybe people who have been let go should turn to AI for help. He seriously thought posting this would be a good idea.

Post from Matt Turnbull:

These are really challenging times, and if you’re navigating a layoff or even quietly preparing for one, you’re not alone and you don’t have to go it alone.

I know these types of tools engender strong feelings in people, but I'd be remiss in not trying to offer the best advice I can under the circumstances. I’ve been experimenting with ways to use LLM AI tools (like ChatGPT or Copilot) to help reduce the emotional and cognitive load that comes with job loss.

Here are some prompt ideas and use cases that might help if you're feeling overwhelmed:

Career Planning Prompts:
“Act as a career coach. I’ve been laid off from a [role] in the game industry. Help me build a 30-day plan to regroup, research new roles, and start applying without burning out.”
“What kinds of game industry jobs could I pivot to with experience in [Production/Narrative/LiveOps/etc.]?”

Resume & LinkedIn Help
“Here’s my current resume. Give me three tailored versions: one for AAA, one for platform/publishing roles, and one for startup/small studio leadership.”
“Rewrite this resume bullet to highlight impact and metrics.”
“Draft a new LinkedIn ‘About Me’ section that focuses on my leadership style, shipped titles, and vision for game development.”

Networking & Outreach
“Draft a friendly message I can send to old coworkers letting them know I’m exploring new opportunities.”
“Write a warm intro message for reaching out to someone at [studio name] about a job posting.”

Emotional Clarity & Confidence
“I’m struggling with imposter syndrome after being laid off. Can you help me reframe this experience in a way that reminds me what I’m good at?”

No AI tool is a replacement for your voice or your lived experience. But at a time when mental energy is scarce, these tools can help get you unstuck faster, calmer, and with more clarity.

If this helps, feel free to share with others in your network.

Stay kind, stay smart, stay connected.

July 4, 2025 at 3:48 AM

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Mark Copelovitch

@mcopelov.bsky.social

Is it really too much to ask media outlets reporting on invading Greenland & Canada to lead with "THIS IS WILDLY ILLEGALLY UNDER BOTH OUR NATO AND UN TREATY COMMITMENTS, WHICH ARE ALSO PART OF US LAW"? The normalization of this is wildly inappropriate & there is no excuse for it.

Jeff Stein @jeffstein.bsky.social · Apr 2

Scoop: White House officials are studying the costs of taking over Greenland, attempting to determine price-tag to maintain & what revenue could be gained, per sources

Government officials working on Greenland

www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

White House studying cost of Greenland takeover, long in Trump’s sights

It’s the most concrete effort yet to turn President Donald Trump’s desire to acquire the Danish territory into actionable policy, despite widespread international outrage.

www.washingtonpost.com

April 2, 2025 at 1:11 AM

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The New York Times

@nytimes.com

Until last week, anyone who had an Italian ancestor who was alive after the country was formed in 1861 could seek citizenship. But it has now tightened its rules after a flood of applications from people who only coveted an Italian passport that allowed them to enter more countries without a visa.

Italy Tightens Citizenship Rules Amid Influx of Applications

The government says it tightened citizenship rules because of a deluge of applications from the descendants of emigrants who only coveted an Italian passport.

www.nytimes.com

April 2, 2025 at 9:03 AM

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Il Fatto Alimentare

@ilfattoalimentare.bsky.social

Una nostra lettrice ci segnala un nuovo prodotto Müller che ha acquistato per errore e che secondo lei presenta delle criticità
Leggi qui l'articolo 👇
ilfattoalimentare.it/soffio-mulle...

A sinistra, confezione di Soffio Müller bianco, a destra confezione di crema di yogurt bianco Müller, separati da segno matematico di “diverso”; sotto il testo “Soffio Müller: yogurt o dessert con gelatina animale? Risponde l'azienda”

March 14, 2025 at 8:53 AM

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Il Fatto Alimentare

@ilfattoalimentare.bsky.social

Il silenzio di allevatori e addetti ai lavori sul benessere dei polli
Leggi qui l'articolo di Roberto La Pira 👇
ilfattoalimentare.it/polli-sono-m...

Pulcini in un allevamento intensivo, sotto il testo “I polli sono macchine da carne. Il benessere animale non esiste e le aziende tacciono”

February 19, 2025 at 1:06 PM

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Il Fatto Alimentare

@ilfattoalimentare.bsky.social

La catena di discount ha richiamato un lotto di semi di girasole sgusciati a causa dell'eccesso di aflatossine
Leggi qui l'articolo di @giuliacrepaldi89.bsky.social 👇
ilfattoalimentare.it/richiamo-sem...

Ciotola di semi di girasole sgusciati, circondata da semi di girasole interi, sotto il testo “Aldi richiama semi di girasole: aflatossine oltre i limiti“

February 19, 2025 at 1:12 PM

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The New York Times

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President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine appealed to the Trump administration on Wednesday to respect the truth and avoid disinformation in discussing the war that began with a Russian invasion of his country, in his first response to Trump’s suggestion that Ukraine started the war. nyti.ms/4gNBP2h

Volodymyr Zelensky raises his hands while speaking in front of a blue and yellow flag. Text reads: "Zelensky Urges ‘More Truth’ After Trump Suggests Ukraine Started the War." Photo credit: Tetiana Dzhafarova/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

February 19, 2025 at 2:07 PM

Frnz

@prontopcbaveno.bsky.social

#LagoMaggiore: Dopo decenni di abbandono riaprono i Castelli di Cannero
www.ansa.it/piemonte/not...

Dopo decenni di abbandono riaprono i Castelli di Cannero - Notizie - Ansa.it

I Castelli di Cannero, gli isolotti del lago Maggiore tra Cannero Riviera e Cannobio, nel Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, apriranno al pubblico a giugno, dopo decenni di abbandono. I lavori di recupero e restau...

www.ansa.it

February 11, 2025 at 6:42 AM

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web_rant

@webrant.bsky.social

bsky.app/profile/mmas...

February 1, 2025 at 4:05 AM

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Robson Fletcher

@robsonfletcher.com

Holy forking shirtballs, it works!

Google search for “How do you open a can without a can opener” yields an AI summary

Google search for “How do you open a fucking can without a can opener” yields a link to a Reddit thread

February 1, 2025 at 3:44 AM

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The New York Times

@nytimes.com

Breaking News: The Palisades and Eaton fires in Los Angeles County, two of the deadliest fires in California history, have reached 100% containment.

Palisades and Eaton Fires Are Fully Contained

The Palisades and Eaton fires, two of the deadliest and most destructive wildfires in California history, reached 100 percent containment more than three weeks after they began.

www.nytimes.com

February 1, 2025 at 6:20 AM

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Il Misantropo™️🎭🇪🇺

@ilmisantropo.bsky.social

Quel che è giusto, è giusto

#GulfOfDenmark 😎

Б'єрнберт @bjornbert.nafofellas.com · Jan 29

January 29, 2025 at 7:02 PM

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Padraig2112

@isomorphism.net

These pilots are legitimate fucking freaks (complimentary)

shauna @goldengateblond.bsky.social · Jan 11

I’m the daughter of a fighter pilot and even I’m in awe of these pilots because JAYSUS

January 13, 2025 at 5:50 AM

Frnz

@prontopcbaveno.bsky.social

10 idee per un weekend fuori Milano (ma anche fuori Varese)
www.milanocittastato.it/esperienze/i...

In treno da Milano: 10 destinazioni per una gita o per una breve vacanza - Milano Città Stato

10 destinazioni raggiungibili in treno a/r in giornata

www.milanocittastato.it

December 26, 2024 at 8:05 AM

Frnz

@prontopcbaveno.bsky.social

Scappa, scappa, scappa !!!
... non sono scappati
www.vcoazzurratv.it/denunciati-d...

December 25, 2024 at 7:52 AM

Frnz

@prontopcbaveno.bsky.social

Le fatture elettroniche sono qui per restare: prorogato fino al 2027 l'utilizzo in Italia
www.fiscooggi.it/rubrica/attu...

Fatturazione elettronica obbligatoria, ok alla proroga per un altro triennio | FiscoOggi.it

www.fiscooggi.it

December 24, 2024 at 6:47 PM

Frnz

@prontopcbaveno.bsky.social

#Verbania: sventato tentativo di truffa. Decisivo l'intuito della vittima e i Carabinieri.
Il malfattore si è lamentato del freddo delle nostre zone 😁
www.laprovinciadivarese.it/truffa-svent...

Truffa sventata a Verbania: i carabinieri fermano malintenzionato, decisiva reazione della vittima - La Provincia Di Varese

L'episodio sottolinea l'importanza di rimanere vigili di fronte a richieste sospette e di non esitare a contattare le autorità in caso di dubbi (foto d'archivio)

www.laprovinciadivarese.it

December 24, 2024 at 7:26 AM

Frnz

@prontopcbaveno.bsky.social

Escursionismo: Dal contrabbando d’un tempo al turismo dei giorni nostri sulla via che un tempo veniva percorsa dai contrabbandieri
www.cdt.ch/news/ticino/...