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NightMar on Hicks Street, Part 4: The Rabbit’s Revenge @histoftech.bsky.social · 1d

There is no such thing as an ethical billionaire. And the sooner we accept that he’s not going to save any of us the sooner we can start saving each other.

Politicians and community organizers at the city and local level are doing far more than he is, despite having far less power and money.

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Dr J. Rosenbaum @jrosenbaum.com.au · 11h

Oh I know that one, it's a classic! Does everyone hate me? Have I irreversibly made myself unlovable?

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Classical Studies Memes for Hellenistic Teens @csmfht.bsky.social · 1d

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Steven Angermann @sdamackay.bsky.social · 13h

Brilliant in so many films. Keaton’s face is the last we see in “The Godfather,” and the pain she expresses in that moment is such a gut punch. RIP to a legend.

Letterboxd @letterboxd.social · 15h

Diane Keaton (1946–2025)

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Ed Zitron @edzitron.com · 12h

AI has lost the dunce vote. It’s over

Nate Silver
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I'm just one person, and my programming needs are somewhat unusual (building various kinds of statistical forecasting models). But I'm just not seeing the consistent productivity gains from LLMs that I would have expected if you'd asked me 6 months ago.

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Aussie Music Fan 🎶 @aussiemusicfan.bsky.social · 1d

This rules

Bloody Disgusting @bloody-disgusting.com · 1d

Mattel meets H.R. Giger with a stunning new Monster High doll that reimagines the Xenomorph from ALIEN as a terrifyingly chic fashion icon:

Mattel Meets H.R. Giger With Stunning New ‘Alien’ Doll from the Monster High Collection!

Mattel’s “Skullector” wave of their Monster High line has proven to be a treasure trove of incredible dolls based on horror properties, with movies including The Lost Boys, Bride of Chucky, Jordan Pee...

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Zaibatsu @zaibatsu.bsky.social · 1d

Japanese Farmers Send Out Automated Laser Drones to Defend Chickens

Shoo, shoo. Go away. The post Japanese Farmers Send Out Automated Laser Drones to Defend Chickens appeared first on Futurism.

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Dr Abeba Birhane @abeba.bsky.social · 1d

as a cognitive scientist, I confirm

Olivia Guest · Ολίβια Γκεστ @olivia.science · 1d

as a cognitive scientist, I can confirm we don't know how humans think

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Angus Johnston @angus.bsky.social · 1d

"Don't you ... forget about tree."

Angus Johnston @angus.bsky.social · 1d

Why will AI never take my job? Because it tagged this GIF "a man in a trench coat is walking on a field next to a tree ."

a man in a trench coat is walking on a field next to a tree .

Alt: Judd Nelson raising a fist in triumph as he crosses the football field in the closing shot of The Breakfast Club.

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Iris van Rooij 💭 @irisvanrooij.bsky.social · 1d

AI “summaries” are not summaries but slop

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J. L. Westover @mrlovenstein.bsky.social · 2d

I don't think an algo has taken over bluesky... yet

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Aussie Music Fan 🎶 @aussiemusicfan.bsky.social · 4d

I'm particularly frustrated by coding challenges asking you to solve problems that were solved decades ago and are easily searchable. What are they testing exactly? Memory? I have been wondering how this has all changed with assumed/mandated AI use. I have to go through it all soon.

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J Kaul @j-kaul.bsky.social · 3d

Of course.

Age verification IDs taken in Discord data breach
www.itnews.com.au/news/age-ver...

Age verification IDs taken in Discord data breach

September data breach disclosed.

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Lee Davis-Thalbourne 🇦🇺 @passerkirbius.bsky.social · 3d

The highest marks I ever got for an essay was the one I started an hour before the due date. I *regularly* started writing essays the night before they were due, and graduated with a Distinction average.

Dane 🔜 NYCC AA L-34 @monkeyminion.com · 3d

I wrote a 15 page report on heraldic symbolism in medieval armor and weapon design for my art history class the night before it was due (8am class). Made up 90% of it (only found one book for reference) and got an A. GenAI could fucking never.

wrote 20 pages on Faulkner's The Bear four hours before final papers were due on trucker pills and coffee and cigarettes and got an A, fuck you.
You people couldn't hang with real slackers.
finn
wokeupchic • 4d
It's fuck Al till your homework due in 25 minutes

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Dr J. Rosenbaum @jrosenbaum.com.au · 2d

I did the same thing! But also this is a very neurodivergent experience and neurotypicals have a hard time drawing on those deep wells for a last minute push. So they should start earlier and make a todo list.

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Mary Borsellino @sharpestrose.bsky.social · 3d

☝️Is there a sci-fi movie that you defend tooth and nail, but you feel a little alone in loving it?

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Dr J. Rosenbaum @jrosenbaum.com.au · 2d

Thank you! Finally people get it! This movie is just plain fun dammit!

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Dr J. Rosenbaum @jrosenbaum.com.au · 2d

The research is out that people who use genAI for writing know less about what it has written and remember fewer details but these people search for copium where they can I fear.

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Iris van Rooij 💭 @irisvanrooij.bsky.social · 2d

Recently I was clearly someone’s killjoy, and the emotional force of the attack/defense (whichever it is) was so intense, I felt as if hit by a truck. All because I said if X violates laws, then better avoid X in research.

Seems common sense 🤷🏻‍♀️

Dr. Mag 🌿👾 @nobugsnous.bsky.social · 2d

I wrote this blog about how feeling like a killjoy whenever I talk about GenAI.
refusinggenai.wordpress.com/2025/10/09/o...

On Being a GenAI Killjoy

Maggie Fernandes, University of Arkansas Photo by Maksim Romashkin on Pexels.com At a recent teaching talk about GenAI refusal, an audience member asked Megan, Jen, and me this question: how d…

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Parker Molloy @parkermolloy.com · 2d

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Julie Carpenter, PhD @jgcarpenter.com · 2d

Rage bait. MW, we’re already all on edge don’t do this.

Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 2d

Here’s a primer on ‘primer.’

It’s pronounced ‘PRIMM-er’ if you mean “a small book” or “a short informative piece of writing.”

It’s pronounced ‘PRY-mer’ if you mean “an initial coat of paint.”

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Iris van Rooij 💭 @irisvanrooij.bsky.social · 2d

We have neglected scientific integrity for years and now are surprised that some AI use has led to some questionable research practices (QRPs)

a man is sitting on a couch with his hands on his face and the words pretends to be shocked above him

Alt: Man Pretends to be shocked

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Micah @rincewind.run · 6d

this entire thing was so unnecessary

once again: hire a comms person and save your bitching about the userbase for the group chat

TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 6d

A waffle-centric controversy underlines ongoing tensions between Bluesky and some of its most vocal users.

Waffles eat Bluesky | TechCrunch

A waffle-centric controversy underlines ongoing tensions between Bluesky and some of its most vocal users.

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Kathy Reid (she/her) @kathyreid.au · 4d

What could possibly go wrong with putting giant microphones in cities, funded by law enforcement?

via @mguariglia.bsky.social for @eff.org

www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...

Flock’s Gunshot Detection Microphones Will Start Listening for Human Voices

Flock Safety, the police technology company most notable for their extensive network of automated license plate readers spread throughout the United States, is rolling out a new and troubling product ...

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Dr J. Rosenbaum @jrosenbaum.com.au · 4d

I do! It is such a cool ring! And yes I genuinely thought it was deliberate.

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