Purbita Sengupta (Purba)
@purbita.bsky.social
Poli Sci Nerd, Public Servant, Mom || Interest in Public Policy (tech, AI); Political Economy; Democracy; Decolonization; Feminism; Social Justice; Canadian Politics; International Affairs || Views are my own
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Be a Zelensky in a world of trump #BeAZelensky
We are truly living through a geopolitical realignment
Under the up to €800 billion REARM Europe plan, we’re creating a new loan instrument for EU countries.
SAFE.
For ‘Security Action for Europe.’
Up to €150 billion to scale up our defence industry, and fast.
Exactly what we need right now.
My speech at the @europarl.europa.eu
→ europa.eu/!BW9C8Q
SAFE.
For ‘Security Action for Europe.’
Up to €150 billion to scale up our defence industry, and fast.
Exactly what we need right now.
My speech at the @europarl.europa.eu
→ europa.eu/!BW9C8Q
March 13, 2025 at 4:19 PM
We are truly living through a geopolitical realignment
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We regret the unjustified US 25% tariff on steel and aluminium imports.
The EU will protect its consumers and businesses.
We are launching swift, proportionate countermeasures worth up to €26 billion, matching the economic impact of the US tariffs.
More about our response ↓
europa.eu/!rcMqWy
The EU will protect its consumers and businesses.
We are launching swift, proportionate countermeasures worth up to €26 billion, matching the economic impact of the US tariffs.
More about our response ↓
europa.eu/!rcMqWy
March 12, 2025 at 6:51 AM
We regret the unjustified US 25% tariff on steel and aluminium imports.
The EU will protect its consumers and businesses.
We are launching swift, proportionate countermeasures worth up to €26 billion, matching the economic impact of the US tariffs.
More about our response ↓
europa.eu/!rcMqWy
The EU will protect its consumers and businesses.
We are launching swift, proportionate countermeasures worth up to €26 billion, matching the economic impact of the US tariffs.
More about our response ↓
europa.eu/!rcMqWy
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Just spoke with Mark Rutte to debrief on our EUCO discussions.
The REARM Europe plan will boost key capabilities domains—from air and missile defence to cyber warfare—aligned with NATO’s priorities.
So it will strengthen both Europe’s defence and the transatlantic partnership.
The REARM Europe plan will boost key capabilities domains—from air and missile defence to cyber warfare—aligned with NATO’s priorities.
So it will strengthen both Europe’s defence and the transatlantic partnership.
March 7, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Just spoke with Mark Rutte to debrief on our EUCO discussions.
The REARM Europe plan will boost key capabilities domains—from air and missile defence to cyber warfare—aligned with NATO’s priorities.
So it will strengthen both Europe’s defence and the transatlantic partnership.
The REARM Europe plan will boost key capabilities domains—from air and missile defence to cyber warfare—aligned with NATO’s priorities.
So it will strengthen both Europe’s defence and the transatlantic partnership.
We will have zero trade - got it - now fuck off
Somehow this situation is only getting stupider
March 5, 2025 at 12:35 AM
We will have zero trade - got it - now fuck off
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(1/3) It needs repeating: in 1994, Ukraine was persuaded to give up its nuclear weapons to Russia in return for the US, the UK, and Russia guaranteeing Ukraine’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.
March 4, 2025 at 5:57 PM
(1/3) It needs repeating: in 1994, Ukraine was persuaded to give up its nuclear weapons to Russia in return for the US, the UK, and Russia guaranteeing Ukraine’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged more military aid, as well as the possibility of weapons and boots on the ground, to secure peace in Ukraine.
UK prime minister unveils steps toward a Ukraine peace deal, urges US cooperation
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged more military aid, as well as the possibility of weapons and boots on the ground, to secure peace in Ukraine.
www.npr.org
March 2, 2025 at 10:04 PM
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged more military aid, as well as the possibility of weapons and boots on the ground, to secure peace in Ukraine.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said European leaders had agreed to draw up a Ukraine peace plan to present to the United States, a vital step for Washington to be able to offer security guarantees that Kyiv says are essential to deter Russia reut.rs/4h5RKZX
UK, European leaders join forces to draft Ukraine peace plan to take to US
European leaders offered a strong show of support to the Ukrainian president and promised to do more to help his nation.
reut.rs
March 3, 2025 at 8:56 AM
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said European leaders had agreed to draw up a Ukraine peace plan to present to the United States, a vital step for Washington to be able to offer security guarantees that Kyiv says are essential to deter Russia reut.rs/4h5RKZX
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An NPR review of new data added to DOGE's "wall of receipts" finds the group quietly changed previous errors, added new ones and still has little verified savings to show for its work.
DOGE's savings page fixed old mistakes — and added new ones
An NPR review of new data added to DOGE's "wall of receipts" finds the group quietly changed previous errors, added new ones and still has little verified savings to show for its work.
www.npr.org
March 2, 2025 at 9:10 PM
An NPR review of new data added to DOGE's "wall of receipts" finds the group quietly changed previous errors, added new ones and still has little verified savings to show for its work.
Be a Zelensky in a world of trump #BeAZelensky
March 2, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Be a Zelensky in a world of trump #BeAZelensky
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What’s interesting about the Oval Office fiasco is that it was Trump who repeatedly claimed during the campaign that he would end the war in ‘24 hours’ and that he was a master negotiator.
Did the guy sulking, then berating Zelensky, then kicking him out, look or sound like a master negotiator?
Did the guy sulking, then berating Zelensky, then kicking him out, look or sound like a master negotiator?
March 1, 2025 at 11:27 AM
What’s interesting about the Oval Office fiasco is that it was Trump who repeatedly claimed during the campaign that he would end the war in ‘24 hours’ and that he was a master negotiator.
Did the guy sulking, then berating Zelensky, then kicking him out, look or sound like a master negotiator?
Did the guy sulking, then berating Zelensky, then kicking him out, look or sound like a master negotiator?
Following the Oval Office shitshow, Taiwan’s semiconductor chips are its biggest chip in securing U.S. support and deterring China. #taiwan #ukrainesupport #zelensky #fucktrump
March 2, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Following the Oval Office shitshow, Taiwan’s semiconductor chips are its biggest chip in securing U.S. support and deterring China. #taiwan #ukrainesupport #zelensky #fucktrump
The tiny Japanese island militarizing on Taiwan’s doorstep www.defensenews.com/global/asia-...
The tiny Japanese island militarizing on Taiwan’s doorstep
A tiny island on Japan’s western frontier is now the front line in a potential clash over Taiwan.
www.defensenews.com
March 2, 2025 at 1:12 AM
The tiny Japanese island militarizing on Taiwan’s doorstep www.defensenews.com/global/asia-...
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"downsizes" is a weak way of saying "forced to cancel dozens of programs, which jeopardizes future STEM careers of talented undergrads" @science.org www.science.org/content/arti...
NSF downsizes summer research program for undergraduates
Many participants are from groups underrepresented in science
www.science.org
March 1, 2025 at 12:13 PM
"downsizes" is a weak way of saying "forced to cancel dozens of programs, which jeopardizes future STEM careers of talented undergrads" @science.org www.science.org/content/arti...
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An artificial intelligence-driven humanoid robot called AIREC is a prototype future "caregiver" for Japan's rapidly aging population and chronic shortage of aged-care workers.
AI robots may hold key to nursing Japan's aging population
Japan is the world's most advanced aging society with a falling birth rate, dwindling working-age population and restrictive immigration policies.
www.japantimes.co.jp
March 1, 2025 at 10:56 AM
An artificial intelligence-driven humanoid robot called AIREC is a prototype future "caregiver" for Japan's rapidly aging population and chronic shortage of aged-care workers.
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Artificial intelligence, existential risk and equity: the need for multigenerational bioethics | Journal of Medical Ethics
Artificial intelligence, existential risk and equity: the need for multigenerational bioethics
> Future people count. There could be a lot of them. We can make their lives better. > > -- William MacAskill, What We Owe The Future > > [Longtermism is] quite possibly the most dangerous secular belief...
buff.ly
March 1, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Artificial intelligence, existential risk and equity: the need for multigenerational bioethics | Journal of Medical Ethics
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DeepSeek likely to release next-generation R2 model before May https://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/deepseek-rushes-launch-new-ai-model-china-goes-all-2025-02-25/ #AI #DeepSeek
DeepSeek rushes to launch new AI model as China goes all in
DeepSeek is looking to press home its advantage. The Hangzhou-based firm is accelerating the launch of the successor to January's R1 model.
www.reuters.com
March 1, 2025 at 6:05 AM
DeepSeek likely to release next-generation R2 model before May https://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/deepseek-rushes-launch-new-ai-model-china-goes-all-2025-02-25/ #AI #DeepSeek
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🚨THIS JUST HAPPENED: OpenAI & Anthropic just admitted in their own documents that their artificial intelligence systems are on the verge of being able to help terrorists develop chemical & biological weapons.
This comes weeks after Trump deregulated AI.
www.levernews.com/making-tax-d...
This comes weeks after Trump deregulated AI.
www.levernews.com/making-tax-d...
February 28, 2025 at 5:55 PM
🚨THIS JUST HAPPENED: OpenAI & Anthropic just admitted in their own documents that their artificial intelligence systems are on the verge of being able to help terrorists develop chemical & biological weapons.
This comes weeks after Trump deregulated AI.
www.levernews.com/making-tax-d...
This comes weeks after Trump deregulated AI.
www.levernews.com/making-tax-d...
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The nation’s largest association of psychologists warned federal regulators that artificial intelligence chatbots “masquerading” as therapists could drive vulnerable people to harm themselves or others.
Human therapists prepare for battle against AI pretenders
The nation’s largest association of psychologists warned federal regulators that artificial intelligence chatbots “masquerading” as therapists could drive vulnerable people to harm themselves or others.
www.sltrib.com
March 1, 2025 at 9:53 PM
The nation’s largest association of psychologists warned federal regulators that artificial intelligence chatbots “masquerading” as therapists could drive vulnerable people to harm themselves or others.
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Trump & Vance demanded 50% of all of Ukraine's natural resources and they have the nerve to demand Zelensky be thankful? Why the fuck would he be thankful? He's caught between an imperialist warmonger who illegally invaded his country and an imperialist demanding economic colonization of his country
February 28, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Trump & Vance demanded 50% of all of Ukraine's natural resources and they have the nerve to demand Zelensky be thankful? Why the fuck would he be thankful? He's caught between an imperialist warmonger who illegally invaded his country and an imperialist demanding economic colonization of his country