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Elliott Bledsoe
@elliottbledsoe.bsky.social
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I am the grumpy cat of arts marketing! 😼
ATM doing stuff w/ BlakDance + others.
President of @wmau.bsky.social and Co-lead of @creativecommonsau.bsky.social.
@elliottbledsoe on most things.
#ArtsMarketing #Copyright #Tech
On Turrbal/Jagera land.
He/him.
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Are people going to give their decision-making up to their AI chatbot? Soon we'll see frictionless buying (i.e. your AI agent does the buying for you). And it's going to be complex as we try to understand and regulate brands paying for AI results (i.e. ads in AI).
#AI #AgenticAI #AdsInAI
Introducing shopping research in ChatGPT
A new shopping experience that helps you find the right products for you.
openai.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:21 AM
elliottbledsoe.bsky.social
I can't say I have ever been in a 'men’s locker room for writers', but for en dashes and em dashes it isn't the size that matters, it is how you use it – but I do agree we should reclaim the em dash from ChatGPT!
#EmDash #GrammarNerd #ChatGPT @wsj.com
Don’t Let AI Ruin the Em Dash
In defense of the newly controversial punctuation mark, which has become a target for those determined to root out AI writing.
www.wsj.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:38 AM
elliottbledsoe.bsky.social
Important considerations for protecting ICIP under the proposed orphan works scheme.
#ICIP #OrphanWorks #Copyright #CopyrightReform
Orphan Works, Living Cultures: What the Copyright Amendment Bill Means for ICIP
17 November 2025Dr Terri JankeOn 5 November 2025, the Australian Government introduced the Copyright Amendment Bill, including a new orphan works scheme designed to update copyright law for the digita...
www.terrijanke.com.au
November 17, 2025 at 11:11 AM
elliottbledsoe.bsky.social
An interesting perspective on the social media minimum age laws and the impact of imperfect policymaking. Pointing to many initiatives platforms have implemented even before the legislative requirements have commenced as evidence that proactive change for the better is already happening.
Why Australia’s social media ban is already working — and it hasn’t even started yet - ABC Religion & Ethics
The government’s age restriction on social media platforms, which comes into effect next month, has received its fair share of criticism — but waiting for the perfect policy risks paralysis when incre...
www.abc.net.au
November 8, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Reposted by Elliott Bledsoe
dpc-chat.digipres.club.ap.brid.gy
It's HERE... World Digital Preservation Day 2025!! We are excited to kick off #wdpd2025 with our traditional opening blog from #dpc Executive Director William Kilbride, writing from the #ipres2025 conference in Aotearoa New Zealand - one of the first places in […]

[Original post on digipres.club]
November 5, 2025 at 7:02 PM
elliottbledsoe.bsky.social
Well that was unexpected: A copyright amendment bill was tabled today to establish an orphan works scheme and to better facilitates online and hybrid learning. It's been a long time coming and here it is. Hopefully it will be passed.
www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentar...
Copyright Amendment Bill 2025
Helpful information Text of bill First reading: Text of the bill as introduced into the Parliament Third reading: Prepared if the bill is amended by the house in which it was introduced. This...
www.aph.gov.au
November 5, 2025 at 12:38 PM
elliottbledsoe.bsky.social
Every Halloween Trent has free reign to decide what we watch. There's already been two Halloween movies, some episodes of Archive 81 and Welcome To Derry and a The Conjuring movie. Please send help!
October 31, 2025 at 10:57 AM
elliottbledsoe.bsky.social
I am proud that Wikimedia Australia has signed the Open Heritage Statement.
#OpenHeritageStatement #PublicDomain #GLAM #CreativeCommons @creativecommons.bsky.social
wmau.bsky.social Wikimedia Australia @wmau.bsky.social · 26d
WMAU has signed the Open Heritage Statement, supporting fair, open access to cultural heritage, with respect for Indigenous knowledge.
Read our statement 👉https://wikimedia.org.au/wiki/Wikimedia_Australia_signs_the_Open_Heritage_Statement
Wikimedia Australia signs the Open Heritage Statement
WMAU has signed the Open Heritage Statement, supporting fair, open access to cultural heritage, with respect for Indigenous knowledge.
wikimedia.org.au
October 31, 2025 at 6:10 AM
elliottbledsoe.bsky.social
I wonder how unbiased a Wikipedia competitor run by vocal critic of the free online encyclopedia can actually be...?
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
#Grokipedia #Grok #Enshittification #ElonMusk #Wikipedia
Elon Musk launches a Wikipedia rival that extols his own ‘vision’
The right-leaning tech magnate is touting his own online encyclopedia as an unbiased alternative to the world’s most widely cited online source.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 28, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Reposted by Elliott Bledsoe
wmau.bsky.social
Terri Janke & Company is set to lead phase 1 of WMAU's ICIP and IDSov project! We are looking forward to co-creating a thoughtful, practical and respectful approach to ICIP and IDSov that will guide our work into the future.
Read the statement 👉 wikimedia.org.au/wiki/Terri_J...
Terri Janke and Company lead phase 1 of WMAU ICIP and IDSov project
WMAU looks forward to co-creating a thoughtful, practical and respectful approach to ICIP and IDSov that will guide our work into the future.
wikimedia.org.au
October 28, 2025 at 12:47 AM
elliottbledsoe.bsky.social
Today Wikimedia Australia announced the start of phase one of our journey to an Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) Protocol.
wikimedia.org.au/wiki/Terri_J...
#WikimediaAustralia #Wikipedia #Wikimedia #FirstNations #ICIP #IDSovereignty @wmau.bsky.social
Terri Janke and Company lead phase 1 of WMAU ICIP and IDSov project
WMAU looks forward to co-creating a thoughtful, practical and respectful approach to ICIP and IDSov that will guide our work into the future.
wikimedia.org.au
October 27, 2025 at 7:30 AM
elliottbledsoe.bsky.social
I'm going to be part of the Mumbrella Compass lineup in Brisbane on 5 November. I and the other speakers will be reflecting on a big and complex year and sharing some ideas about what to expect in 2026.

More information at: mumbrella.com.au/compass
#Marketing #Mumbrella #MumbrellaCompass
October 27, 2025 at 7:24 AM
elliottbledsoe.bsky.social
Things got pretty intense in Indooroopilly for a minute there. That big storm came through with rapid lightning bursts and hail bigger than golf balls. The power is out too where we are. Hopefully it didn't cause too much damage.
October 26, 2025 at 7:07 AM
elliottbledsoe.bsky.social
OpenAI's Atlas adds to the existing threat to search referral for content creators. Perplexity's Comet was the first major AI browser to launch, but it is not as well known as ChatGPT/OpenAI.
www.theverge.com/ai-artificia...
#AIBrowser #OpenAI #ChatGPT #Atlas #TheFreeAndOpenInternetIsDead
OpenAI’s AI-powered browser, ChatGPT Atlas, is here
ChatGPT is the “beating heart of Atlas,” according to employees on the livestream.
www.theverge.com
October 21, 2025 at 11:48 PM
elliottbledsoe.bsky.social
Great Scott! Happy Back to the Future Day!
October 20, 2025 at 7:46 PM
elliottbledsoe.bsky.social
Only other arts marketing communicators will get why a rousing chat about CRM is a great start to the week! 😹
October 20, 2025 at 1:22 AM
elliottbledsoe.bsky.social
I love meetings at libraries that include looking through the stacks and end in an expertly curated exhibition. Get into the State Library of New South Wales to see Paper Universe: The book as art. It's delightful!
@wmau.bsky.social #StateLibraryNSW #ArtBooks #LoveLibraries
October 16, 2025 at 6:44 AM
elliottbledsoe.bsky.social
Baggage claim is purgatory I'm pretty sure...
October 13, 2025 at 1:13 AM
elliottbledsoe.bsky.social
Heading to Gadigal Sydney to talk at SXSW Sydney.
The outside of the Brisbane Domestic Airport terminal with the Virgin Australia red arrivals sign in view. The gentle curve of the building arcs away with the air control tower at its end, clearly visible against a cloudy sky.
October 12, 2025 at 9:06 PM
elliottbledsoe.bsky.social
Today Creative Commons released the Open Heritage Statement
openheritagestatement.org
#OpenHeritageStatement #CulturalHeritage #CreativeCommons #PublicDomain
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October 6, 2025 at 11:01 PM
elliottbledsoe.bsky.social
Heading to Tarndanya Adelaide for the Australian Internet Governance Forum.
The outside of the Brisbane Domestic Airport terminal with the Virgin Australia red arrivals sign in view. The gentle curve of the building arcs away with the air control tower at its end, clearly visible against a cloudless sky.
September 20, 2025 at 10:02 PM
elliottbledsoe.bsky.social
Heading to Naarm Melbourne.
The outside of the Brisbane Domestic Airport terminal with the Virgin Australia red arrivals sign in view. The gentle curve of the building arcs away with the air control tower at its end, clearly visible against a cloudy sky
September 17, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Reposted by Elliott Bledsoe
siobhanleachman.bsky.social
My amazing #Wiki colleague @tiagolubiana.bsky.social has released this lovely video on the #BHLImageExporer. This tool (bhl-gallery.toolforge.org) explores @biodivlibrary.bsky.social images in #Wikicommons. It facilities image reuse in the #Wikiverse. www.youtube.com/watch?v=XK9i... #ILoveBHL
The BHL Image Explorer — A search tool for public domain biodiversity images
YouTube video by Tiago Lubiana
www.youtube.com
September 9, 2025 at 9:49 PM
elliottbledsoe.bsky.social
The Wikimedia Australia 2025–2026 Partner Projects grants close tomorrow.
wmau.bsky.social Wikimedia Australia @wmau.bsky.social · Aug 5
Now is the time to apply for WMAU Partner Projects 2025-2026!
📣 For further details on how to apply, head to our website.
📅 Register for an optional FAQ information session via Humanitix
📌 Applications close Friday, 5 September 2025
wikimedia.org.au/wiki/Partner...
Partner Projects 2025-2026
Partner Projects applications are open!
wikimedia.org.au
September 3, 2025 at 11:00 PM
elliottbledsoe.bsky.social
Our USA trip is almost at an end and we're only bringing home the essentials! 😹

We travelled over 6,200 miles (9,977 kilometres) and visited so many towns, cities and places. We did so much but we especially loved Universal Studios, exploring LA and San Francisco, getting away to the mountains...
A suitcase full of American candy.
August 30, 2025 at 1:01 AM