Cynethryth
@cynethryth.com
Formerly queencynethryth | She/her 👩💻 | No to GenAI! 🙅♀️ | Trans rights! | Demisexual 🖤🤍💜 | I like 💻📖🎮🪡🍝🌮
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Cynethryth
@cynethryth.com
· Apr 13
Just updated my handle to the .com I've been sitting on for a few months! :)
I honestly can't believe I got this domain! Cynethryth was the consort of Offa of Mercia and even got her face put on a coin, pretty unheard of at the time!
I still use queencynethryth in a few other places! 👑💚
I honestly can't believe I got this domain! Cynethryth was the consort of Offa of Mercia and even got her face put on a coin, pretty unheard of at the time!
I still use queencynethryth in a few other places! 👑💚
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Grateful to The Verge for publishing my essay on why large-language models are not going to achieve general intelligence nor push the scientific frontier.
www.theverge.com/ai-artificia...
www.theverge.com/ai-artificia...
Is language the same as intelligence? The AI industry desperately needs it to be
The AI boom is based on a fundamental mistake.
www.theverge.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Grateful to The Verge for publishing my essay on why large-language models are not going to achieve general intelligence nor push the scientific frontier.
www.theverge.com/ai-artificia...
www.theverge.com/ai-artificia...
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The terms of service argument against self-harm in the ChatGPT case is so wild to me because one of the fundamental rules in contract law is that people not of sound mind are unable to legally consent to contracts like this.
ToS can't regulate someone's mental state. Self-harm would invalidate ToS
ToS can't regulate someone's mental state. Self-harm would invalidate ToS
November 26, 2025 at 7:16 AM
The terms of service argument against self-harm in the ChatGPT case is so wild to me because one of the fundamental rules in contract law is that people not of sound mind are unable to legally consent to contracts like this.
ToS can't regulate someone's mental state. Self-harm would invalidate ToS
ToS can't regulate someone's mental state. Self-harm would invalidate ToS
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There's some piracy where I can see where people are coming from.
But never with fiction books.
And doubly never with indy authors.
Just buy the book.
Or get it from your library.
But never with fiction books.
And doubly never with indy authors.
Just buy the book.
Or get it from your library.
November 26, 2025 at 4:59 AM
There's some piracy where I can see where people are coming from.
But never with fiction books.
And doubly never with indy authors.
Just buy the book.
Or get it from your library.
But never with fiction books.
And doubly never with indy authors.
Just buy the book.
Or get it from your library.
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Is this cheese grater conscious? Many users feel they're talking to a real person. Scientists say it's time to consider whether they're onto something.
November 25, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Is this cheese grater conscious? Many users feel they're talking to a real person. Scientists say it's time to consider whether they're onto something.
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We can't say @sassypolitico.bsky.social didn't try to warn us. #nzpol
"This is a government put together in order to advance personal career ambitions rather than deliver meaningful change."
Lamia Imam on point again:
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
#NZPol
Lamia Imam on point again:
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
#NZPol
![Winston Peters, Christopher Luxon and David Seymour at [Fri]day’s coalition announcement (Photo: Marty Melville/AFP)
Peters looking truculent, Luxfake with his trademark smug grimace and Seymour looking more like Rimmer everyday.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2a2ucpadl5c62xv3ln3wpevt/bafkreiaulfp7htuwcn73nrsydpyxujhjydr3hcswi3dlomn52grquaqoba@jpeg)
November 26, 2025 at 1:45 AM
We can't say @sassypolitico.bsky.social didn't try to warn us. #nzpol
A party that actually has any power would have gotten to the vote and said, "Sorry, Seymour. Turns out it's SUPER unpopular, and makes us look really bad." And Seymour could have either a) thrown a tantrum, or b) kept his coveted job as deputy pm. And you absolutely know he would have gone with b.
Christ on a bike, these fucking idiots are ruining the country for no other reason than coalition agreements.
VOTE THEM OUT
#nzpol
VOTE THEM OUT
#nzpol
'It's not impossible': National may campaign on regulatory standards repeal
The National deputy leader said her party may also campaign to get rid of the law.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 26, 2025 at 4:22 AM
A party that actually has any power would have gotten to the vote and said, "Sorry, Seymour. Turns out it's SUPER unpopular, and makes us look really bad." And Seymour could have either a) thrown a tantrum, or b) kept his coveted job as deputy pm. And you absolutely know he would have gone with b.
Specialist believes the infection I've had is a specific form of rosacea (which seemed to be made worse by some kind of bacterial infection). I have been treated for it, and we seem to have gotten past the biggest hurdles. On an extended round of antibiotics a few times a week now.
November 26, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Specialist believes the infection I've had is a specific form of rosacea (which seemed to be made worse by some kind of bacterial infection). I have been treated for it, and we seem to have gotten past the biggest hurdles. On an extended round of antibiotics a few times a week now.
People know you can play poker for fun without money or anything, right?
November 26, 2025 at 12:32 AM
People know you can play poker for fun without money or anything, right?
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Jodie is a highly respected professor of teaching mathematics. Jodie understands every aspect of pedagogy & assessment.
Stanford, with a BA in Pols, doesn’t even under how NCEA works.
Listen to Jodie. #nzpol #nzed
Stanford, with a BA in Pols, doesn’t even under how NCEA works.
Listen to Jodie. #nzpol #nzed
"it's very problematic to say that these children have made one to two years progress, when potentially looking at what has been released, they are only testing the children in one very small area of mathematics, which is numbers," Hunter said."
#nzpol
#nzpol
Maths professor says Education Minister's claims a school trial is 'groundbreaking' is problematic
Erica Stanford said the results showed the government's focus on fixing the basics is working.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 25, 2025 at 9:10 PM
I only have so much blood to give
November 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM
I only have so much blood to give
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AI generated images or videos should not be used in political ads. It makes no difference if you are "generating fakes of real people" bc the model uses images it has been trained on, not just the image of a specific person you are generating. #nzpol
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/25/n...
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/25/n...
National deletes AI video of police seizing gang patches
Christopher Luxon said in 2023 he would 'draw the line at' using AI video ads, but his office now says that only applied to fakes of real people.
newsroom.co.nz
November 25, 2025 at 8:42 PM
AI generated images or videos should not be used in political ads. It makes no difference if you are "generating fakes of real people" bc the model uses images it has been trained on, not just the image of a specific person you are generating. #nzpol
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/25/n...
newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/25/n...
Capitalism: we reserve the right to fire you and take away your livelihood, that's good for businesses. Byye
Capitalism: we made a new thing, buuuyy it 😀
Capitalism: why aren't people buying our new thing? We need line go up, pls??
Capitalism: we must break the old thing so they buy the new thing
Capitalism: we made a new thing, buuuyy it 😀
Capitalism: why aren't people buying our new thing? We need line go up, pls??
Capitalism: we must break the old thing so they buy the new thing
stupid young people, stop buying a new phone every year if you don't want to be broke. wait no, not like that.
November 25, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Capitalism: we reserve the right to fire you and take away your livelihood, that's good for businesses. Byye
Capitalism: we made a new thing, buuuyy it 😀
Capitalism: why aren't people buying our new thing? We need line go up, pls??
Capitalism: we must break the old thing so they buy the new thing
Capitalism: we made a new thing, buuuyy it 😀
Capitalism: why aren't people buying our new thing? We need line go up, pls??
Capitalism: we must break the old thing so they buy the new thing
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Alt text: @chrishipkins.bsky.social stands in front of burning trans and tino rangatiratanga flags, leaning away in fear from a fire extinguisher being offered. He is saying "wo! Wo! Wo! Are you sure? Let's not be radical... Maybe take an internal poll first? Or like, give it to someone else to do"
November 25, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Alt text: @chrishipkins.bsky.social stands in front of burning trans and tino rangatiratanga flags, leaning away in fear from a fire extinguisher being offered. He is saying "wo! Wo! Wo! Are you sure? Let's not be radical... Maybe take an internal poll first? Or like, give it to someone else to do"
I really appreciate the remarks about Chippy, here. Even *if* Labour does come out denouncing the puberty blocker ban, the delay is very much Chippy's outdated style: a bit too reserved.
But he's quick to bash potential partners, unless it's NZF, apparently.
Anyway, Labour? Get a new leader.
But he's quick to bash potential partners, unless it's NZF, apparently.
Anyway, Labour? Get a new leader.
From Daniel Vernon...
On hiw the Nats screwed Kiwisaver (more than once)... and now expect us to pay more,as the cost of living skyrockets...
open.substack.com/pub/yeehawth...
On hiw the Nats screwed Kiwisaver (more than once)... and now expect us to pay more,as the cost of living skyrockets...
open.substack.com/pub/yeehawth...
Chris Luxon Relaunches Kiwisaver
Plus: Chirs Hipkins fear of putting out fires.
open.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:24 AM
I really appreciate the remarks about Chippy, here. Even *if* Labour does come out denouncing the puberty blocker ban, the delay is very much Chippy's outdated style: a bit too reserved.
But he's quick to bash potential partners, unless it's NZF, apparently.
Anyway, Labour? Get a new leader.
But he's quick to bash potential partners, unless it's NZF, apparently.
Anyway, Labour? Get a new leader.
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T-22 days until this govt enacts legislation that directly and explicitly breaches the Bill of Rights Act to discriminate against trans people, and Labour are still yet to publicly commit to fixing it.
November 25, 2025 at 6:33 AM
T-22 days until this govt enacts legislation that directly and explicitly breaches the Bill of Rights Act to discriminate against trans people, and Labour are still yet to publicly commit to fixing it.
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More accurate headline:
Deloitte receives $435k of public funds to produce a report that recommends austerity, asset selling, and AI snake-oil for Wellington City Council.
#nzpol
Deloitte receives $435k of public funds to produce a report that recommends austerity, asset selling, and AI snake-oil for Wellington City Council.
#nzpol
Delloitte report suggests Wellington City Council has 330 more staff than it should
Delloitte report suggests Wellington City Council has 330 more staff than it should
PSA says analysis from Deloitte lacks a basic understanding of what the Council's role is.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 25, 2025 at 5:10 AM
More accurate headline:
Deloitte receives $435k of public funds to produce a report that recommends austerity, asset selling, and AI snake-oil for Wellington City Council.
#nzpol
Deloitte receives $435k of public funds to produce a report that recommends austerity, asset selling, and AI snake-oil for Wellington City Council.
#nzpol
Bishop is so delusional about "downward pressure" on rates by cutting regional councils. Everything I've been told indicates more remote areas of our country literally cannot survive as they are without further investment in infrastructure. Rates are already too low.
November 25, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Bishop is so delusional about "downward pressure" on rates by cutting regional councils. Everything I've been told indicates more remote areas of our country literally cannot survive as they are without further investment in infrastructure. Rates are already too low.
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So, get rid of one thing to replace it the same thing, but worse, with extra steps, and run by people who already have jobs.
Sounds like a typical National policy.
Let me guess, the same people who'd vote for these muppets are the same ones who don't understand regional councils?
#nzpol
Sounds like a typical National policy.
Let me guess, the same people who'd vote for these muppets are the same ones who don't understand regional councils?
#nzpol
No more regional councils - major shake-up of local government announced
The government says it is not a power grab, but about "making local government fit for purpose".
www.rnz.co.nz
November 25, 2025 at 5:23 AM
So, get rid of one thing to replace it the same thing, but worse, with extra steps, and run by people who already have jobs.
Sounds like a typical National policy.
Let me guess, the same people who'd vote for these muppets are the same ones who don't understand regional councils?
#nzpol
Sounds like a typical National policy.
Let me guess, the same people who'd vote for these muppets are the same ones who don't understand regional councils?
#nzpol
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This is so incredible. You have to see the photos. These workers held the line for THREE YEARS www.publicsource.org/post-gazette...
November 25, 2025 at 5:29 AM
This is so incredible. You have to see the photos. These workers held the line for THREE YEARS www.publicsource.org/post-gazette...
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So,we voters get no say in choice in the matter?Luxon wants to scrap democratically elected representatives without voter approval?
How is this democratic?
Did they campaign on this in 2023?
Removing democratic representation is serious - what mandate do they have?
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
How is this democratic?
Did they campaign on this in 2023?
Removing democratic representation is serious - what mandate do they have?
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
'Serious shake-up' of local government imminent
The coalition is set to announce major changes that could spell the end of regional councils, RNZ understands.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 25, 2025 at 12:07 AM
So,we voters get no say in choice in the matter?Luxon wants to scrap democratically elected representatives without voter approval?
How is this democratic?
Did they campaign on this in 2023?
Removing democratic representation is serious - what mandate do they have?
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
How is this democratic?
Did they campaign on this in 2023?
Removing democratic representation is serious - what mandate do they have?
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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This is such an important point.
We can't get off this path by tinkering around the edges; we need a radical revisioning of how our government and society function.
#nzpol
We can't get off this path by tinkering around the edges; we need a radical revisioning of how our government and society function.
#nzpol
One thing that NZers need to understand is that going for 100% completion on the original Rogernomics agenda is not a reversible thing. We will need to transform all this wreckage into something new. We can't just "rebuild", as has been proven many times over.
November 25, 2025 at 12:48 AM
This is such an important point.
We can't get off this path by tinkering around the edges; we need a radical revisioning of how our government and society function.
#nzpol
We can't get off this path by tinkering around the edges; we need a radical revisioning of how our government and society function.
#nzpol
This is extra painful to me b/c I know someone who basically needs their job at a regional council or else they will likely lose their house.
They are not really employable anymore and was banking on having a job at their RC for the next several years to pay off their debts.
They are not really employable anymore and was banking on having a job at their RC for the next several years to pay off their debts.
So will we have any government left by October next year?
How many people work at regional councils? How many jobs are just going to go *poof* when this legislation reaches its end?
How many local services will be cut because of this?
How many people work at regional councils? How many jobs are just going to go *poof* when this legislation reaches its end?
How many local services will be cut because of this?
It is understood reforms to be announced today will mean the dissolving of regional councils, and the first steps could be within this current three-year council term.
November 24, 2025 at 11:29 PM
This is extra painful to me b/c I know someone who basically needs their job at a regional council or else they will likely lose their house.
They are not really employable anymore and was banking on having a job at their RC for the next several years to pay off their debts.
They are not really employable anymore and was banking on having a job at their RC for the next several years to pay off their debts.
As much as I don't like the RSB, I despite with all my being the idea of Labour trying to buddy up with NZF. It literally makes my stomach turn.
I do not want the chief transphobe and harasser of this country to be in government for a second term in a row. I don't even want a whiff of it.
I do not want the chief transphobe and harasser of this country to be in government for a second term in a row. I don't even want a whiff of it.
Labour lodges member's bill to repeal Regulatory Standards Act, asks NZ First for support
Labour lodges member's bill to repeal Regulatory Standards Act, asks NZ First for support
"We can do it right now, if Winston Peters is willing to walk the walk."
www.rnz.co.nz
November 24, 2025 at 11:15 PM
As much as I don't like the RSB, I despite with all my being the idea of Labour trying to buddy up with NZF. It literally makes my stomach turn.
I do not want the chief transphobe and harasser of this country to be in government for a second term in a row. I don't even want a whiff of it.
I do not want the chief transphobe and harasser of this country to be in government for a second term in a row. I don't even want a whiff of it.
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I'm old enough to remember when National campaigned HARD against centralism, as it stirred up racist sentiment to kill Labour's Affordable Water Reform initiative #nzpol
November 24, 2025 at 9:46 PM
I'm old enough to remember when National campaigned HARD against centralism, as it stirred up racist sentiment to kill Labour's Affordable Water Reform initiative #nzpol