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That guy @stuartbayens.bsky.social · 10h

Videos made with OpenAI's Sora app are flooding TikTok, Instagram Reels and other platforms, making people increasingly familiar - and fed up — with nearly unavoidable synthetic footage being pumped out by what amounts to an artificial intelligence slop machine.

Sora gives deepfakes 'a publicist and a distribution deal.' It could change the internet

OpenAI's new hit app has unleashed a new wave of AI slop across the internet. But what happens when there are no rules over hyper-realistic synthetic videos?

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That guy @stuartbayens.bsky.social · 10h

Over the past two decades, Taylor Swift has categorized her music, relationships and style in eras. But researchers have found another thing that Swift seems to change often — and that is the way she speaks.

How Taylor Swift's accent and dialect have changed throughout her eras

In a rare study, two audiologists found that Taylor Swift's accent has, indeed, changed over the years, reflecting where she's lived, where she wants to go and who she's inspired by.

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That guy @stuartbayens.bsky.social · 10h

Planet-heating methane is escaping from cracks in the Antarctic seabed as the region warms, with new seeps being discovered at an “astonishing rate,” scientists have found, raising fears that future global warming predictions may have been underestimated.

Scientists discovered something alarming seeping out from beneath the ocean around Antarctica | CNN

Planet-heating methane is escaping from cracks in the Antarctic seabed, with new seeps being discovered at an “astonishing rate,” raising fears that future global warming predictions may have been und...

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That guy @stuartbayens.bsky.social · 10h

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C. is cracking down on a pair of sisters whose cosmetic-filler operation allegedly resulted in a client's physical deformity.

'Injector Barbie' targeted by College of Physicians after butt injections allegedly leak fluid | CBC News

A former Miss Universe Canada contestant is accused of giving Botox and dermal filler injections without registration from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C.

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That guy @stuartbayens.bsky.social · 10h

This collective agreement brings much needed support and protections for those working in an industry that often goes unnoticed.

Quebec English dubbing voice directors get first collective agreement

This collective agreement brings support and protections for those working in the English dubbing industry which that often goes unnoticed.

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That guy @stuartbayens.bsky.social · 11h

Encore posting ...

The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 1d

From the DM’s…

Meanwhile, in the land of privately owned, for profit care…

Allegedly long term care homes have stopped using overnight adult diapers and are only using daytime ones because they’re cheaper.

Even though they allegedly compromise care.

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That guy @stuartbayens.bsky.social · 1d

A thank you from Lisa ...

Now, because I have an actual career it’s impossible for me to cover everything all the time or in the exact moment that it’s happening. But I try to do my best and I appreciate everybody who follows me along for the ride.

Musings…

I always appreciate the support that I receive on any of the platforms where I post.

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That guy @stuartbayens.bsky.social · 11h

Lisa talks about a certain petition and privatization ...

Public vs Private Education. #alberta #education #ucp #referendum

YouTube video by Lisab0923

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That guy @stuartbayens.bsky.social · 11h

An education expert is criticizing online lessons the Alberta government has curated for students during a provincewide teachers strike as "incoherent." It tries to teach Grade 1 students how to multiply, Grade 3 students learn how to count American money ...

'A big mess': Expert, parents criticize Alberta tool kit for students during strike

EDMONTON - An education expert is criticizing online lessons the Alberta government has curated for students during a provincewide teachers strike as "incoherent."

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That guy @stuartbayens.bsky.social · 11h

The Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) said bargaining will resume. The ATA said it has initiated a formal bargaining meeting with the official government negotiator - and the mediator on Oct. 14.

Alberta teachers' strike: Bargaining between ATA and province to resume Tuesday

Bargaining is set to resume between the union representing thousands of teachers and the government on Tuesday.

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That guy @stuartbayens.bsky.social · 11h

“The exploratory discussions that took place since last Friday helped in the development of further negotiations,” the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) wrote in a news release.

Alberta, teachers to return to bargaining table next week

The union representing Alberta teachers says bargaining will resume on Tuesday.

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 1d

That is, of course, unless you're talking about private schools...

Then it becomes one of the most important things that the Alberta Government recommends parents pay attention to while choosing a private school.

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That guy @stuartbayens.bsky.social · 11h

From CBC Alberta's YouTube channel ...

Four questions you might have during the teacher strike

YouTube video by CBC News Alberta

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That guy @stuartbayens.bsky.social · 11h

Breaking the ATA is in the official UCP policy book ...

Teachers on strike in Alberta!

Breaking the ATA is in the official UCP policy book

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That guy @stuartbayens.bsky.social · 11h

Demetrios Nicolaides is making the rounds on talk shows and would like you to know that class sizes don't matter that much.

The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 1d

Demetrios Nicolaides is making the rounds on talk shows and would like you to know that class sizes don't matter that much.

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That guy @stuartbayens.bsky.social · 11h

It’s getting colder – and there is no strike pay – but teachers say their resolve is strong. “I know a lot of people are not in great financial positions but this, for me, is a battle that is necessary to happen right now.”

Alberta teachers' strike day 4: Questions about lockout

The Alberta-wide teachers strike drags into its fourth day, and a labour relations expert is asking questions about the lockout.

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That guy @stuartbayens.bsky.social · 11h

“With them at school, I’m able to devote a good six hours a day to writing, social media marketing and all the stuff that I need to get done, whereas now I’m looking at one hour a day if I’m lucky.”

Alberta special needs families say they’re left in lurch during teachers’ strike | Globalnews.ca

For Michelle Godard-Richer, who has two children living with autism, the Alberta teachers' strike has left her at home providing full-time care for her 17-year-old daughter.

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That guy @stuartbayens.bsky.social · 11h

People I have talked to say that this strike is about parents "having choice." Parents already have choices.
So when politicians insist they’re “creating choice,” what they’re really doing is redefining it.

The Elephant in the Room | School Choice Isn’t About Choice — It’s About Control | Facebook

School Choice Isn’t About Choice — It’s About Control By Mike Woolley People I have talked to say that this strike is about parents "having choice." Parents already have choices. Public schools,....

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That guy @stuartbayens.bsky.social · 11h

A panel that studied Alberta's post-secondary institutions has released its recommendations, which include replacing the funding framework, providing more assistance like grants and scholarships to students, and ensuring institutions remain neutral in policies and practices.

Alberta panel suggests new post-secondary funding model, institutional neutrality | CBC News

A panel that studied Alberta's post-secondary institutions has released its recommendations, which include replacing the funding framework, providing more assistance like grants and scholarships to st...

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