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Jonathan Goodacre @jonnygoodacre.bsky.social · 3d

The Hack is so good. Can't believe it hasn't received more coverage and reviews in the papers ....

Jonathan Goodacre @jonnygoodacre.bsky.social · 19d

Legendary cricket umpire Dickie Bird dies aged 92 www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/s... - Greatest Ever!

Legendary cricket umpire Dickie Bird dies aged 92

The former Test umpire Harold ‘Dickie’ Bird has died, with Yorkshire saying his life was ‘defined by an unwavering dedication to cricket’

www.theguardian.com

Jonathan Goodacre @jonnygoodacre.bsky.social · 24d

How will childhood be changed by AI toys? | Letter www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle... Great letter from Dr Emily J Goodacre (my niece) in The Guardian today in response to article about AI Toys earlier in the week.

How will childhood be changed by AI toys? | Letter

Letter: Our study is looking into how toys powered by AI can affect children’s development and their right to privacy, write Dr Emily J Goodacre and Prof Jenny Gibson

www.theguardian.com

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Jonathan Goodacre @jonnygoodacre.bsky.social · 27d

I know everyone says this but the news is so depressing in so many different ways. We really need uplift - music, poetry, flowers, birds, sunshine.

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HAMLET EU Project @hamleteuproject.bsky.social · Sep 8

👥 Partner Spotlight: Hypertech Sustainability Research and Technology Center - HSRT

HSRT leads HAMLET’s dissemination, exploitation & communication, develops the Collaborative Community Hub, and ensures QA & ethical oversight for real-world impact.

#HAMLETProject #DigitalTransformation #EthicalAI

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HAMLET EU Project @hamleteuproject.bsky.social · Sep 5

👥 Partner Spotlight: CERTH
Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH) leads HAMLET, guiding research & innovation with expertise in AI, data analytics, VR/AR & IoT.

They design enablers, integrate pilots, and ensure collaboration across all partners.

#HAMLETProject #EUresearch #EthicalAI

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Emily J. Goodacre @ejgoodacre.bsky.social · Aug 19

We're looking for early years practitioners to help us learn about AI toys in early years settings. No experience of AI is required, and all views are welcome.

Please repost, share with early years practitioners, and/or sign up for more details here: cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Jonathan Goodacre @jonnygoodacre.bsky.social · Aug 20

I was surprised to see The Guardian referring to 'illegal migrants' in their UK Politics stream. There is no such thing as The Guardian well knows.

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Jonathan Goodacre @jonnygoodacre.bsky.social · Aug 12

Looking forward to it. Good to have quality broadcasting at that time. P.S. you two look like you are in a wholesome family catalogue or IKEA advert or similar. Could be a good side hustle.

Jonathan Goodacre @jonnygoodacre.bsky.social · Aug 3

Wo. Cricket. Test Matches. Amazing!

Jonathan Goodacre @jonnygoodacre.bsky.social · Aug 1

Late Shift (#Heldin) what a film! Drama about nurse over a dramatic shift at a Swiss hospital. Leonie Benesch brilliant in central role. Just about holds on to reality and avoids cliche but sort of inspiring in the end. Need a stiff drink afterwards though.

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Emily J. Goodacre @ejgoodacre.bsky.social · Jul 17

Check out the recordings from #PEDALConference2025, including me presenting preliminary results from our scoping review on generative AI toys 📖👇

PEDAL Research Centre @pedalcam.bsky.social · Jul 10

The recordings of the #PEDALConference2025 are available to watch now on our YouTube channel:

PEDAL Conference 2025

The PEDAL Conference 2025 took place on Wednesday 11 June 2025. This year's theme was “Playing for the Future: 10 Years of PEDAL”.This one-day event brought ...

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Jonathan Goodacre @jonnygoodacre.bsky.social · Jul 8

Have we used the joke about there being no escape from Alcaraz yet?

Jonathan Goodacre @jonnygoodacre.bsky.social · Jun 28

#NeilYoung at #GlastonburyFestival - the elderly relatives you weren't sure if they were up to it bit and then they get up on stage - and then you just feel 'I am not worthy' in a Wayne's World sort of way.

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Jonathan Goodacre @jonnygoodacre.bsky.social · Jun 26

Trying to get something sorted with British Gas through their Customer Service is like some kind of bizarre Kafa-esque experience.

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mimij9.bsky.social @mimij9.bsky.social · Jun 24

ABBA Voyage has generated a total economic impact of £1.4 billion for London. The show's impact is significant, with every £1 of ABBA Voyage's revenue generating £4.45 in turnover for the wider London economy.

Bloody forriners coming over here, generating money for the British economy. 🙄

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Emily J. Goodacre @ejgoodacre.bsky.social · Jun 24

A fitting way to travel to yesterday's thought-provoking workshop on playful and ethical AI for children at #IDC2025

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Jonathan Goodacre @jonnygoodacre.bsky.social · Jun 20

Or where's the willy? Answer: nearly every where?

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Jonathan Goodacre @jonnygoodacre.bsky.social · Jun 12

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Jonathan Goodacre @jonnygoodacre.bsky.social · Jun 11

Last week I was working in a palace in Almagro in Spain and this week in castle in Amsterdam #interestingwork #audienceagents

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Jonathan Goodacre @jonnygoodacre.bsky.social · Jun 8

Coco Gauff ‘proud to represent Americans that look like me’ in French Open final triumph www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/j... and Sabalenka rather ungracious in defeat it seems.

Coco Gauff ‘proud to represent Americans that look like me’ in French Open final triumph

Coco Gauff said she hoped she had provided some positivity for her supporters given the political situation in the United States

www.theguardian.com

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Jonathan Goodacre @jonnygoodacre.bsky.social · May 31

This is such a nice positive story.

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Jonathan Goodacre @jonnygoodacre.bsky.social · May 12

Very very disappointed in the use of 'island of strangers' and 'taking back control' in Pam's speech today and also lack of mention of positive aspects of immigration. A Labour government must be better than this.

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Jonathan Goodacre @jonnygoodacre.bsky.social · May 11

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Jonathan Goodacre @jonnygoodacre.bsky.social · May 11

Finally through. Feel justified for my usual thing of getting to airport 3 hours in advance. Seems they've sorted IT issue but huge waiting crowds still.

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