Allen Passalaqua
@angryf.bsky.social
Color Artist on Eisner & Harvey Award winning BATTLEPUG http://battlepug.com, Professor at CCA MFA in Comics, Illustrator, Photographer and more
I see Ai "art" = block
https://linktr.ee/angryf
I see Ai "art" = block
https://linktr.ee/angryf
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Ronny Chieng really put out quality info on the AI jerk of... errr bubble youtu.be/RcPthlvzMY8
Ronny Chieng Investigates the Promises of AI, the Most Expensive Circle Jerk Ever | The Daily Show
YouTube video by The Daily Show
youtu.be
December 6, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Ronny Chieng really put out quality info on the AI jerk of... errr bubble youtu.be/RcPthlvzMY8
I’ve always loved the Star Wars Manga: A New Hope illustrated by Hisao Tamak… totally redrew this spread and colored it for fun
December 5, 2025 at 11:53 PM
I’ve always loved the Star Wars Manga: A New Hope illustrated by Hisao Tamak… totally redrew this spread and colored it for fun
Reposted by Allen Passalaqua
Leaving Spotify can be difficult, that’s why we had @janus.bsky.social put together this guide to find a more sustainable way to release, discover, and listen to music so you can kick Spotify for good 😜
touchgrass.fightforthefuture.org/how-to-ditch...
touchgrass.fightforthefuture.org/how-to-ditch...
How To Ditch Spotify and Support Music in the Age of AI Slop
There’s no shortage of reasons to quit Spotify in 2025. Artists and fans have been departing the platform in droves because they’re fed up with the company paying artists virtually nothing, using algo...
touchgrass.fightforthefuture.org
December 3, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Leaving Spotify can be difficult, that’s why we had @janus.bsky.social put together this guide to find a more sustainable way to release, discover, and listen to music so you can kick Spotify for good 😜
touchgrass.fightforthefuture.org/how-to-ditch...
touchgrass.fightforthefuture.org/how-to-ditch...
I saw Claude the first time on a rare San Francisco field trip in middle school... The final time was for a singles night right before covid years later. I'm sorry to see he's gone.
It's with heavy hearts that we share that Claude, our beloved albino alligator, has passed away at the age of 30. Claude brought joy to millions of people at the Academy and across the world during his 17 year tenure. We will miss him dearly. 🤍
December 2, 2025 at 10:44 PM
I saw Claude the first time on a rare San Francisco field trip in middle school... The final time was for a singles night right before covid years later. I'm sorry to see he's gone.
This is a much better post than I originally did… thanks!
Colorist Allen Passalaqua didn't know he was coloring a spread, so when he got the second cover, he decided to render everything in red. He has decided to correct the colors for more natural light - see side-by-side image comparison in the link below (use the slider)
wheartm.com/2025/09/06/g...
wheartm.com/2025/09/06/g...
December 2, 2025 at 6:39 AM
This is a much better post than I originally did… thanks!
The internet is so full of AI slop it's becoming unusable. Here's an bit of text they forgot to delete on how to cook an Omaha steaks at yumyrecipe.com
"System: Thank you for your request to create an SEO-optimized article on “How to Cook Omaha Steaks Sirloin Tips.” Below is the article,
"System: Thank you for your request to create an SEO-optimized article on “How to Cook Omaha Steaks Sirloin Tips.” Below is the article,
Yumy Recipe - Deliciously Simple Recipes for Every Taste
YumyRecipe, your go-to for simple, tasty recipes, kitchen hacks, and cooking tips! Make delicious meals easily and master your kitchen with fun tricks!
yumyrecipe.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:57 AM
The internet is so full of AI slop it's becoming unusable. Here's an bit of text they forgot to delete on how to cook an Omaha steaks at yumyrecipe.com
"System: Thank you for your request to create an SEO-optimized article on “How to Cook Omaha Steaks Sirloin Tips.” Below is the article,
"System: Thank you for your request to create an SEO-optimized article on “How to Cook Omaha Steaks Sirloin Tips.” Below is the article,
Yes Please, I want high speed rail... airlines suck and so does flying www.cnn.com/interactive/...
What if the United States had high-speed rail?
High-speed rail is a proven alternative to gridlocked highways and overcrowded airports. CNN has reimagined a faster, more connected future for US commuters.
www.cnn.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Yes Please, I want high speed rail... airlines suck and so does flying www.cnn.com/interactive/...
A movie that takes place where your from
November 23, 2025 at 9:15 PM
A movie that takes place where your from
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There is a 60% off sale on Clip Studio Paint right now. I use it on Desktop and Mobile and they are both great. Some features regretfully are only on the desktop UI, but you can switch to the desktop UI on mobile as well. I really like the app.
Clip Studio Paint – Digital Art App for Drawing & Painting
Create comics, illustrations, and animations with Clip Studio Paint. Powerful multi platform drawing app trusted by pros, with thousands of free brushes.
www.clipstudio.net
November 21, 2025 at 8:53 PM
There is a 60% off sale on Clip Studio Paint right now. I use it on Desktop and Mobile and they are both great. Some features regretfully are only on the desktop UI, but you can switch to the desktop UI on mobile as well. I really like the app.
How to opt out of Google training it's AI on your emails and attachments... it's just on without your consent. It's like they knew if they asked we would say no I don't want you to steal everything I email.
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Gmail can read your emails and attachments to train its AI, unless you opt out
A new Gmail update may allow Google to use your private messages and attachments for AI training. Here's how to turn it off.
www.malwarebytes.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
How to opt out of Google training it's AI on your emails and attachments... it's just on without your consent. It's like they knew if they asked we would say no I don't want you to steal everything I email.
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Awesome! I haven't even seen the printed version yet.
November 20, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Awesome! I haven't even seen the printed version yet.
oh no...
AI advocates have warned that if every author in the class action filed a claim, it would "financially ruin" the entire industry.
Authors celebrate “historic” settlement coming soon in Anthropic class action
Advocates fear such settlements will “financially ruin” the AI industry.
arstechnica.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:38 PM
oh no...
This is crazy, they are trying to cut out a ton of Ciclavia type open streets... these are some of the best free outdoor events in LA.
Do you like Open Streets: #ArroyoFest, #CicLAvia, #ActiveStreets, #BeachStreets, and more? Guest editorial from @activesgv.bsky.social urges you to demand Metro step up support for these events la.streetsblog.org/2025/11/13/l...
L.A. Without Open Streets? - Streetsblog Los Angeles
Take Action Now! L.A. Metro is gutting Open Streets funding!
la.streetsblog.org
November 15, 2025 at 8:12 AM
This is crazy, they are trying to cut out a ton of Ciclavia type open streets... these are some of the best free outdoor events in LA.
AI must be really great if you gotta do is fire a million people, raise energy prices, use all the fresh water, enable an oligarchic surveillance society and plagiarize every human accomplishment to... to what? Did we really need this?
November 15, 2025 at 12:49 AM
AI must be really great if you gotta do is fire a million people, raise energy prices, use all the fresh water, enable an oligarchic surveillance society and plagiarize every human accomplishment to... to what? Did we really need this?
Reposted by Allen Passalaqua
And we warned them with our new 2025 State of the Climate Report which you can check out here: doi.org/10.1093/bios...
November 14, 2025 at 7:31 AM
And we warned them with our new 2025 State of the Climate Report which you can check out here: doi.org/10.1093/bios...
I have decided to confuse my dog today with random soundboard phrases... jayuzumi.com/cartoon-soun...
CARTOON SOUNDBOARDS
Experience the world of cartoons like never before with our cartoon character soundboards! Get access to a range of sounds and quotes from your favorite animated shows. #CartoonSoundboards
jayuzumi.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:40 PM
I have decided to confuse my dog today with random soundboard phrases... jayuzumi.com/cartoon-soun...
Reposted by Allen Passalaqua
All set up w @dljradart.bsky.social at Zen!
November 7, 2025 at 11:35 PM
All set up w @dljradart.bsky.social at Zen!
I'd like to think consumers are figuring out "smart" devices are just spying devices or worse. I don't want wifi or ai on any appliance, TV, etc... as it's just a future potential revenue stream for companies to hold you hostage until you pay. codetiger.github.io/blog/the-day...
The Day My Smart Vacuum Turned Against Me
Would you allow a stranger to drive a camera-equipped computer around your living room? You might have already done so without even realizing it.
The Beginning: A Curious Experiment
It all started ...
codetiger.github.io
November 6, 2025 at 6:23 PM
I'd like to think consumers are figuring out "smart" devices are just spying devices or worse. I don't want wifi or ai on any appliance, TV, etc... as it's just a future potential revenue stream for companies to hold you hostage until you pay. codetiger.github.io/blog/the-day...
Let’s put taxing Billionaires up for a vote next
November 5, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Let’s put taxing Billionaires up for a vote next
Sometimes I wonder when Private Equity has destroyed all the business, have all the money, fired all the employees... what will these Sociopaths do next... maybe hunt poors for sport?
apnews.com/article/bad-...
apnews.com/article/bad-...
Book Review: Veteran journalist explores impact of private equity industry on US society
Megan Greenwell was working for a popular sports website when it was acquired by a private equity firm. Within five years, the investors had driven it into the ground.
apnews.com
November 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Sometimes I wonder when Private Equity has destroyed all the business, have all the money, fired all the employees... what will these Sociopaths do next... maybe hunt poors for sport?
apnews.com/article/bad-...
apnews.com/article/bad-...
Went to the Dodger parade and it was crazy in DTLA but the most important part is don’t forget to Vote!
November 3, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Went to the Dodger parade and it was crazy in DTLA but the most important part is don’t forget to Vote!
Reposted by Allen Passalaqua
Saturday, November 8th I'll be taking part in Revenge Of's big annual Comic Creators Block Party from 5 - 6 pm! Come by, say hi, pick up the debuting "Bearbarella" glow-in-the-dark shirt collab I designed for the shop and grab some Oaf merch too!
comiccreatorsblockparty.com/2025?fbclid=...
comiccreatorsblockparty.com/2025?fbclid=...
November 3, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Saturday, November 8th I'll be taking part in Revenge Of's big annual Comic Creators Block Party from 5 - 6 pm! Come by, say hi, pick up the debuting "Bearbarella" glow-in-the-dark shirt collab I designed for the shop and grab some Oaf merch too!
comiccreatorsblockparty.com/2025?fbclid=...
comiccreatorsblockparty.com/2025?fbclid=...
Reposted by Allen Passalaqua
Last chance to turn it off.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
October 31, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Last chance to turn it off.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
Reposted by Allen Passalaqua
"I think AI in general and police AI (specifically) really thrives in the shadows, and is most successful when people don't know that it's being used," EFF’s @MGuariglia.bsky.social told @NPR.org. "I think labeling and transparency is really the first step."
www.npr.org/2025/10/28/...
www.npr.org/2025/10/28/...
October 28, 2025 at 11:59 PM
"I think AI in general and police AI (specifically) really thrives in the shadows, and is most successful when people don't know that it's being used," EFF’s @MGuariglia.bsky.social told @NPR.org. "I think labeling and transparency is really the first step."
www.npr.org/2025/10/28/...
www.npr.org/2025/10/28/...