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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 21h

Trump hosted a dinner last week for donors helping fund his ballroom project.

Today, crews are starting construction and literally tearing down parts of the White House.

It's day 20 of the government shutdown and this is what he's prioritizing?

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Deana Igelsrud @digelsrud.bsky.social · 19h

Mark your calendars THIS FRIDAY (10/24) 2:30pm at Lightbox. Myself, Karla Ortiz, & Ben Zhao will be discussing new tools/updates re: combating GenAI legislatively, as well as in court & new tools.

We’re making progress. Banding together we can & are combating theft of creative works from so many.

Friday, (10/24) Ballroom G at Lightbox - join Karla, Ben & Deana to discuss the fight for artists against GenAI

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

Why did the Marine Corps decide to fire live artillery shells across California’s major interstate freeway on Saturday?

https://robertreich.substack.com/p/the-other-demonstration-on-saturday

The Other Demonstration on Saturday

Friends,

robertreich.substack.com

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😭💀 It’s STILL Raph 💀😭 @jehutysan.bsky.social · 1d

This Friday at Lightbox, I’ll be a part of a panel with good friends talking about some important things:

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Nikki Longfish @drawingnikki.bsky.social · 1d

Ooooo 😍

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darcysmissb @darcysmissb.bsky.social · 15d

@drawingnikki.bsky.social work is nourishing = positive + playful, good medicine in hoo-wee times

Two framed prints of paintings by https://www.nikkilongfish.com/
Top gold frame are two ugly dolls blue + grey winged big eyed looking at each other o er shared noodle like Lady and Tramp, sitting in instant cup of noodles
Silver frame below has Derpy fangy blue cat from KPOP DEMON HUNTERS sitting in red Derp cup of noodles looking at behatted 3 eyed magpie perched on rim

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Karla Ortiz @kortizart.bsky.social · 2d

Canadian friends, your government is seeking commentary on GenAi strategies and policies.

Please let them know exactly how you feel about GenAi, it’s impacts, and what next steps should be! Perhaps it’s respecting artists works, environmental considerations and so on! Share your thoughts here 👇

Help define the next chapter of Canada's AI leadership

Current status: Open from October 1 to October 31, 2025 Canada helped invent modern AI. To stay a leader—and protect our digital sovereignty—we're running a 30-day national sprint to shape a renew...

ised-isde.canada.ca

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Nikki Longfish @drawingnikki.bsky.social · 2d

Now available in person and online!
Painting and prints

www.giantrobot.com/collections/...

Yokai 2025 - Nikki Longfish -

Acrylic paint on illustration board. Piece is framed. Artwork measures 5 x 7 inches, framed to 7 x 9 inches. This piece is part of Yokai Show 2025: An Art Exhibition of Folklore & Fables at Giant ...

www.giantrobot.com

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Nikki Longfish @drawingnikki.bsky.social · 5d

Happy Birthday to me. 🎂 Please share my “Miso Amabie” acrylic painting which will be in the “Yokai” Art Show at @giantrobotstore this Saturday in person & online. Check the flyer for more info & artist list!
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#amabie #misosoup #yokai #folklore #fables #artshow #acrylicpainting #artprints #artworks

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Nikki Longfish @drawingnikki.bsky.social · 7d

youtu.be/q5_PrTvNypY?...
#noai #aislop

How to Spot Fake AI Photos | Hany Farid | TED

YouTube video by TED

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Peter Ramsey @pramsey342.bsky.social · 13d

Ah I see, they want to kill our business and we have to help them.

The Verge @theverge.com · May 26

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.

buff.ly

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Nikki Longfish @drawingnikki.bsky.social · 13d

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The Artbook Collector @theartbookguy.bsky.social · 13d

Concrete Genie handed players a magic paint brush 6 years ago!
PixelOpus shared the artwork behind their creative game in The Art of Concrete Genie 🖌️🎨
Below art by Lucie Roberts, Lancing Love Chen, Jeff Sangalli & Becky Roberts

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Nikki Longfish @drawingnikki.bsky.social · 15d

Thank you friend for all your support! ❤️

darcysmissb @darcysmissb.bsky.social · 15d

@drawingnikki.bsky.social work is nourishing = positive + playful, good medicine in hoo-wee times

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IGN @ign.com · 18d

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Nikki Longfish @drawingnikki.bsky.social · 18d

That images is so bad

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Jim Demonakos @jimdemonakos.bsky.social · 18d

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Kendra, scary version @kendrawcandraw.bsky.social · 18d

"Sorry, there's just no money for new projects" "we have to lay off hundreds of people to cut costs" "that show/game/studio has been canceled and closed due to lack of profits"

Director, Gen Al for Games
Los Angeles, CA (On-site)
...your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your c the market range. The range for this role is $430,000 - $840,000.

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Karla Ortiz @kortizart.bsky.social · 21d

Oh god, it’s worse. This is Open Ai dictating to the studios they can “opt out” of OUTPUTS. This isn’t even about the training, as Open Ai thinks it’s all theirs to use for free.

The hubris of these thieves is just obscene. I can’t see them not getting sued for this, it’s just that ridiculous.

The new process would mean movie studios and other intellectual property owners would have to explicitly ask OpenAl not to include their copyrighted material in videos
Sora creates, according to the report.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 25d

Yesterday, Meta unveiled a new "feed" on its platforms that will exclusively feature AI-generated videos.

This overshadowed another big announcement...

On Tuesday, Meta launched a super new PAC geared towards electing politicians that will block any AI regulation.

Hello?

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Nikki Longfish @drawingnikki.bsky.social · 24d

No bueno

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Nikki Longfish @drawingnikki.bsky.social · 26d

Here is “Boba Tree” acrylic painting in the “Small World 3” art show at @giantrobotstore Saturday Sept 27th-Oct 12th in person and online!
Check the flyer for more info & artists!
#smallart #smallworld #boba #bobatea #tree #blossom #acrylicpainting #artshow #artexhibition #artwork #artists #art