Andy Tseng
@andytseng.bsky.social
Director of IT and Digital Strategy at @whiteheadinstitute.bsky.social, MIT. PhD in CS. Turning data into discoveries. Fan of practical tech that works. Tea drinker, research enabler, innovation chaser. Views are my own. He/him.
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Andy Tseng
@andytseng.bsky.social
· Nov 4
Positive thinking may boost immune response from vaccines, new brain training study shows
Brain training may boost immune response to vaccines
Positive thinking may boost immune response from vaccines, new brain training study shows
www.scientificamerican.com
January 19, 2026 at 5:18 PM
January 19, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Zuckerberg was so sure about the Metaverse he even renamed Facebook to Meta in 2021. Five years later, $77B gone, VR teams slashed, and now he’s betting on AI wearables. Another chapter in Zuck’s failure saga?
#Meta #Facebook #Metaverse #VR #AI #MarkZuckerberg
#Meta #Facebook #Metaverse #VR #AI #MarkZuckerberg
Meta Lays Off Thousands of VR Workers as Zuckerberg's Vision Fails
The company has laid off some 1,500 virtual reality developers as part of a broader shift toward AI wearable devices.
futurism.com
January 19, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Zuckerberg was so sure about the Metaverse he even renamed Facebook to Meta in 2021. Five years later, $77B gone, VR teams slashed, and now he’s betting on AI wearables. Another chapter in Zuck’s failure saga?
#Meta #Facebook #Metaverse #VR #AI #MarkZuckerberg
#Meta #Facebook #Metaverse #VR #AI #MarkZuckerberg
“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
#MLKDay #MartinLutherKingJr #MLK #CivilRights #EqualityForAll #HopeInAction #VoicesForChange #SpeakUp
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
#MLKDay #MartinLutherKingJr #MLK #CivilRights #EqualityForAll #HopeInAction #VoicesForChange #SpeakUp
January 19, 2026 at 1:50 PM
“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
#MLKDay #MartinLutherKingJr #MLK #CivilRights #EqualityForAll #HopeInAction #VoicesForChange #SpeakUp
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
#MLKDay #MartinLutherKingJr #MLK #CivilRights #EqualityForAll #HopeInAction #VoicesForChange #SpeakUp
We've recently started using Claude Enterprise at work, and I’m getting the same vibe many of our users are talking about, especially with Claude Code. It feels genuinely useful in day-to-day work, not just hype.
#AI #Anthropic #Claude #GenAI
Gift Link: www.wsj.com/tech/ai/anth...
#AI #Anthropic #Claude #GenAI
Gift Link: www.wsj.com/tech/ai/anth...
Claude Is Taking the AI World by Storm, and Even Non-Nerds Are Blown Away
Developers and hobbyists are comparing the viral moment for Anthropic’s Claude Code to the launch of generative AI
www.wsj.com
January 18, 2026 at 9:52 PM
We've recently started using Claude Enterprise at work, and I’m getting the same vibe many of our users are talking about, especially with Claude Code. It feels genuinely useful in day-to-day work, not just hype.
#AI #Anthropic #Claude #GenAI
Gift Link: www.wsj.com/tech/ai/anth...
#AI #Anthropic #Claude #GenAI
Gift Link: www.wsj.com/tech/ai/anth...
Just horrible news and an awful time in Iran. Protesters are being killed in a brutal nationwide crackdown as people rise up over economic despair and demand freedom. The violence and loss of life make this impossible to ignore.
#IranProtests #WomenLifeFreedom #StandWithIran #HumanRights
#IranProtests #WomenLifeFreedom #StandWithIran #HumanRights
Iran report says 16,500 dead in ‘genocide under digital darkness’
Witnesses tell of the brutality inflicted on those taking part in anti-regime protests
www.thetimes.com
January 18, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Just horrible news and an awful time in Iran. Protesters are being killed in a brutal nationwide crackdown as people rise up over economic despair and demand freedom. The violence and loss of life make this impossible to ignore.
#IranProtests #WomenLifeFreedom #StandWithIran #HumanRights
#IranProtests #WomenLifeFreedom #StandWithIran #HumanRights
I still prefer Idris Elba as the next Bond, although I don't mind Tom Hiddleston either. The franchise needs to evolve with the times, especially after Daniel Craig's fresh take on Bond and with the Amazon acquisition. Please, let’s not go backward!
#JamesBond #IdrisElba #TomHiddleston #DanielCraig
#JamesBond #IdrisElba #TomHiddleston #DanielCraig
Denis Villeneuve has been confirmed to direct the upcoming James Bond film.
Next James Bond frontrunner's odds dramatically slashed by 60% in new polls
www.irishstar.com
January 18, 2026 at 4:39 PM
I still prefer Idris Elba as the next Bond, although I don't mind Tom Hiddleston either. The franchise needs to evolve with the times, especially after Daniel Craig's fresh take on Bond and with the Amazon acquisition. Please, let’s not go backward!
#JamesBond #IdrisElba #TomHiddleston #DanielCraig
#JamesBond #IdrisElba #TomHiddleston #DanielCraig
Always look forward to @aaronparnas.bsky.social's Sunday "Good News" updates to reset my week. If you're not already, please support Aaron's work; honest journalists like him keep delivering the trustworthy news that we need.
Major Good News: It’s Sunday morning so start your morning off with good news only.
We live in such divisive and scary times so I dedicate Sunday mornings to the good news out there.
Spread the word! open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
We live in such divisive and scary times so I dedicate Sunday mornings to the good news out there.
Spread the word! open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
Major Good News Updates!!
Some good news to start Sunday morning.
open.substack.com
January 18, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Always look forward to @aaronparnas.bsky.social's Sunday "Good News" updates to reset my week. If you're not already, please support Aaron's work; honest journalists like him keep delivering the trustworthy news that we need.
They give too much credit to FIFA, and particularly Gianni Infantino, by suggesting they know what "embarrassment" is. FIFA is shameless and one of the most corrupt organisations in the world. Boycott #FIFAWorldCup!!
#WorldCup2026 #FIFA #Football #USPol
#WorldCup2026 #FIFA #Football #USPol
January 18, 2026 at 3:15 PM
They give too much credit to FIFA, and particularly Gianni Infantino, by suggesting they know what "embarrassment" is. FIFA is shameless and one of the most corrupt organisations in the world. Boycott #FIFAWorldCup!!
#WorldCup2026 #FIFA #Football #USPol
#WorldCup2026 #FIFA #Football #USPol
“don’t GIVE him what he wants just let him DO whatever he wants!” - half the Democratic Party and also the ghost of Neville Chamberlain, probably
January 17, 2026 at 11:25 PM
"Decisions would be taken by a majority, with each member state present getting one vote, but all would be subject to the chairman’s approval."
"The Chairman shall at all times designate a successor for the role of Chairman"
Where have we seen wording like this before..?
#USPol #Gaza #BoardOfPeace
"The Chairman shall at all times designate a successor for the role of Chairman"
Where have we seen wording like this before..?
#USPol #Gaza #BoardOfPeace
Mafia takeover of America complete. Trump has told countries that want to serve on his Gaza Board of Peace they will have to pay $1 billion to be permanent members.
Trump Wants Nations to Pay $1 Billion to Stay on His Peace Board
The Trump administration is asking countries that want a permanent spot on his new Board of Peace to contribute at least $1 billion.
www.bloomberg.com
January 17, 2026 at 10:35 PM
"Decisions would be taken by a majority, with each member state present getting one vote, but all would be subject to the chairman’s approval."
"The Chairman shall at all times designate a successor for the role of Chairman"
Where have we seen wording like this before..?
#USPol #Gaza #BoardOfPeace
"The Chairman shall at all times designate a successor for the role of Chairman"
Where have we seen wording like this before..?
#USPol #Gaza #BoardOfPeace
Only I knew this earlier - I’ve wasted quite a few tokens saying “please” and “thank you”! Turns out less polite prompts actually make LLMs more accurate on multiple-choice tests - who knew!!
#AI #GenAI #LLM #PromptEngineering #FunnyFact
#AI #GenAI #LLM #PromptEngineering #FunnyFact
Mind Your Tone: InvestigatingHow Prompt Politeness AffectsLLM Accuracy
The wording of natural language prompts has been
shown to influence the performance of large language
models (LLMs), yet the role of politeness and tone
remains underexplored. In this study, we investigate
how varying levels of prompt politeness affect model
accuracy on multiple-choice questions.
arxiv.org
January 17, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Only I knew this earlier - I’ve wasted quite a few tokens saying “please” and “thank you”! Turns out less polite prompts actually make LLMs more accurate on multiple-choice tests - who knew!!
#AI #GenAI #LLM #PromptEngineering #FunnyFact
#AI #GenAI #LLM #PromptEngineering #FunnyFact
January 17, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Reposted by Andy Tseng
Photo by Pierre Lavie. Yes this is me. And I threw my Leica. It landed on the bass plate with hardly a scratch. Another Photographer grabbed it along with my phone and I was able to track him later. I was held face down tear gas deployed right in front of me and pepper sprayed directly into the eye.
January 17, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Photo by Pierre Lavie. Yes this is me. And I threw my Leica. It landed on the bass plate with hardly a scratch. Another Photographer grabbed it along with my phone and I was able to track him later. I was held face down tear gas deployed right in front of me and pepper sprayed directly into the eye.
Reposted by Andy Tseng
NEWS: DOJ says no court can force it to release the Epstein files or comply with the law.
Large scale anti-Trump protests break out across the globe in Denmark and Greenland.
Measles outbreak surges in South Carolina. An important update. open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
Large scale anti-Trump protests break out across the globe in Denmark and Greenland.
Measles outbreak surges in South Carolina. An important update. open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
Important Update: Justice Department Says No Court Can Force it to Release the Epstein Files as Cover-Up Grows
Good morning everyone.
open.substack.com
January 17, 2026 at 2:59 PM
NEWS: DOJ says no court can force it to release the Epstein files or comply with the law.
Large scale anti-Trump protests break out across the globe in Denmark and Greenland.
Measles outbreak surges in South Carolina. An important update. open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
Large scale anti-Trump protests break out across the globe in Denmark and Greenland.
Measles outbreak surges in South Carolina. An important update. open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
Thank you @heatherrandell.bsky.social - we appreciate all you and your colleagues do for your students and community!
My Friday so far:
-Attend emergency faculty meeting on how to keep our students safe, including pivoting classes to hybrid
-Make a Costco run & drop off food for impacted families
-Attend meeting on how to actually do hybrid teaching effectively
We love each other more than they hate us 💙🩵💚
-Attend emergency faculty meeting on how to keep our students safe, including pivoting classes to hybrid
-Make a Costco run & drop off food for impacted families
-Attend meeting on how to actually do hybrid teaching effectively
We love each other more than they hate us 💙🩵💚
January 17, 2026 at 2:52 AM
Thank you @heatherrandell.bsky.social - we appreciate all you and your colleagues do for your students and community!
Reposted by Andy Tseng
Many US scientists have reported a rise in targeted harassment. Here are tools and tips to safeguard your cybersecurity
go.nature.com/4jFQnnt
go.nature.com/4jFQnnt
Six steps to protect researchers’ digital security
Many US scientists have reported a rise in targeted harassment. Here are tools and tips to safeguard your cybersecurity.
go.nature.com
January 14, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Many US scientists have reported a rise in targeted harassment. Here are tools and tips to safeguard your cybersecurity
go.nature.com/4jFQnnt
go.nature.com/4jFQnnt
The University of Melbourne is getting off X! (Via Faculty of Science Dean's Circular)
January 17, 2026 at 1:34 AM
January 16, 2026 at 9:27 PM
This is not some dystopia in a movie - this is happening in the US today. A #HumanRights crisis unfolding right in front of us, and we cannot look away. Silence is complicity!!
#USPol #Immigration #ICE #JusticeMatters #AbolishICE
#USPol #Immigration #ICE #JusticeMatters #AbolishICE
Urgent update: Migrant choked to death by ICE agents in ICE custody, his death will be ruled a homicide. His last words: “I can’t breathe.”
ICE tear gasses a 6-month-old baby.
Agents arrest workers hours after dining at Mexican restaurant.
The reality of America. open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
ICE tear gasses a 6-month-old baby.
Agents arrest workers hours after dining at Mexican restaurant.
The reality of America. open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
Important Update: Migrant Choked to Death by ICE Agents in Custody and ICE Tear-Gasses 6-Month-Old Baby as ICE Escalates Tactics
Good morning everyone.
open.substack.com
January 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM
This is not some dystopia in a movie - this is happening in the US today. A #HumanRights crisis unfolding right in front of us, and we cannot look away. Silence is complicity!!
#USPol #Immigration #ICE #JusticeMatters #AbolishICE
#USPol #Immigration #ICE #JusticeMatters #AbolishICE
Honestly, the world feels like a much better place right now. Long might this continue.
#X #Outage #TechFail #SocialMedia
#X #Outage #TechFail #SocialMedia
X went down — recap as major Twitter outage served up blank screen for thousands
The hits keep on coming for X.com
www.tomsguide.com
January 16, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Honestly, the world feels like a much better place right now. Long might this continue.
#X #Outage #TechFail #SocialMedia
#X #Outage #TechFail #SocialMedia
January 16, 2026 at 3:54 PM
January 16, 2026 at 5:46 AM
Interesting chat between Sally and Sebastian on the latest #CuriosityUnbounded. Loved the glimpse into the research happening at @whiteheadinstitute.bsky.social and @mit.edu.
#Science #Biology #Microbiology #ResearchSky #Podcast #MIT #WhiteheadInstitute
#Science #Biology #Microbiology #ResearchSky #Podcast #MIT #WhiteheadInstitute
Meet Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite that infects 1 in 4 people worldwide 🔬
Whitehead Institute’s Sebastian Lourido joins MIT President Sally Kornbluth on Curiosity Unbounded to unpack the biology of toxo and what it can teach us about other parasitic infections.
🎧 Tune in: tinyurl.com/mr852ksh
Whitehead Institute’s Sebastian Lourido joins MIT President Sally Kornbluth on Curiosity Unbounded to unpack the biology of toxo and what it can teach us about other parasitic infections.
🎧 Tune in: tinyurl.com/mr852ksh
January 16, 2026 at 5:26 AM
Interesting chat between Sally and Sebastian on the latest #CuriosityUnbounded. Loved the glimpse into the research happening at @whiteheadinstitute.bsky.social and @mit.edu.
#Science #Biology #Microbiology #ResearchSky #Podcast #MIT #WhiteheadInstitute
#Science #Biology #Microbiology #ResearchSky #Podcast #MIT #WhiteheadInstitute