Sebastian Sage
@sage-n-sound.bsky.social
Actor, dandy, doofus, news-junkie
“The study, published on Tuesday by the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, said that nearly 1.2 million Russian troops and close to 600,000 Ukrainian troops had been killed or wounded or were missing.”
Troop Casualties in Ukraine War Near 2 Million, Study Finds
www.nytimes.com
January 27, 2026 at 8:37 PM
“The study, published on Tuesday by the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, said that nearly 1.2 million Russian troops and close to 600,000 Ukrainian troops had been killed or wounded or were missing.”
“Times reporters have documented more than 50 cases of psychological crises linked to chatbot conversations since last year. OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, is facing at least 11 personal injury or wrongful death lawsuits claiming that the chatbot caused psychological harm.”
How Bad Are A.I. Delusions? We Asked People Treating Them.
www.nytimes.com
January 27, 2026 at 8:35 PM
“Times reporters have documented more than 50 cases of psychological crises linked to chatbot conversations since last year. OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, is facing at least 11 personal injury or wrongful death lawsuits claiming that the chatbot caused psychological harm.”
“Yale’s new policy essentially matches the deal offered by Harvard last year, which followed similar announcements by the University of Pennsylvania, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and others.”
Yale Offers Free Tuition to Families With Incomes Under $200,000
www.nytimes.com
January 27, 2026 at 8:21 PM
“Yale’s new policy essentially matches the deal offered by Harvard last year, which followed similar announcements by the University of Pennsylvania, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and others.”
Judge Orders ICE Chief to Appear in Court Over Potential Contempt
www.nytimes.com
January 27, 2026 at 8:03 PM
“Aid officials said they hoped that the reopening of the border crossing would also allow them to evacuate those in Gaza who need medical care abroad — thought to number more than 18,000 people, according to the World Health Organization.”
Israel Says It Will Reopen Gaza-Egypt Border, a Palestinian Lifeline, in Days
www.nytimes.com
January 27, 2026 at 7:49 PM
“Aid officials said they hoped that the reopening of the border crossing would also allow them to evacuate those in Gaza who need medical care abroad — thought to number more than 18,000 people, according to the World Health Organization.”
“The inquiry is likely to escalate a confrontation between Europe and the United States over the regulation of online content.”
Elon Musk’s X Faces European Inquiry Over Sexualized A.I. Images
www.nytimes.com
January 27, 2026 at 7:47 PM
“The inquiry is likely to escalate a confrontation between Europe and the United States over the regulation of online content.”
“The rapidly escalating opposition to the measure, which includes $64.4 billion for the Department of Homeland Security, including $10 billion for ICE, amplified the likelihood of a partial government shutdown at the end of the month.”
Democrats Vow Not to Fund ICE After Shooting, Imperiling Spending Deal
www.nytimes.com
January 27, 2026 at 7:43 PM
“The rapidly escalating opposition to the measure, which includes $64.4 billion for the Department of Homeland Security, including $10 billion for ICE, amplified the likelihood of a partial government shutdown at the end of the month.”
“Alex Pretti, 37, worked in the ICU at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System and had assisted on scientific research”
Man shot in Minneapolis by federal agents identified as VA nurse: ‘He wanted to help people’
Alex Pretti, 37, worked in the ICU at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System and had assisted on scientific research
www.theguardian.com
January 24, 2026 at 9:18 PM
“Alex Pretti, 37, worked in the ICU at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System and had assisted on scientific research”