Hammarstrand ن
@hammarstrand.bsky.social
👋 Be kind, generous & thoughtful to others & yourself.
Enjoying helping others. Gladden when others succeed on their own. ن
• T.me/Hammarstrand
• Threads.net/Hammarstrand
• Mastodon.social/@Hammarstrand
• X.com/Hammarstrand
• Hammarstrand.Bsky.social
Enjoying helping others. Gladden when others succeed on their own. ن
• T.me/Hammarstrand
• Threads.net/Hammarstrand
• Mastodon.social/@Hammarstrand
• X.com/Hammarstrand
• Hammarstrand.Bsky.social
Pinned
Hammarstrand ن
@hammarstrand.bsky.social
· Nov 12
“The greatest single cause of #Atheism in the world today is #Christians who acknowledge #Jesus with their lips, and walk out the door, and deny Him by their lifestyle.
That is what an unbelieving world simply finds unbelievable.”
— #BrennanManning. ✝️
#BeSayDo #AdFontes #SemperReformada
That is what an unbelieving world simply finds unbelievable.”
— #BrennanManning. ✝️
#BeSayDo #AdFontes #SemperReformada
Reposted by Hammarstrand ن
@vanityfair.com goes inside the Trump pardon machine, and it's just as venal and dumb and gritty and sleazy and random as you'd expect.
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/p...
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/p...
February 18, 2026 at 2:11 PM
@vanityfair.com goes inside the Trump pardon machine, and it's just as venal and dumb and gritty and sleazy and random as you'd expect.
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/p...
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/p...
Reposted by Hammarstrand ن
“Here’s the bottom line: DHS is buying warehouses across the country to build out concentration camps for caging and deporting immigrants, and WEXMAC TITUS is allowing them to be operational in a matter of weeks.”
For ICE to build concentration camps quickly, they're leaning on this Dept. of War program
WEXMAC TITUS helps contractors bypass the traditionally lengthy government contract bidding process
www.thehandbasket.co
February 18, 2026 at 2:13 PM
“Here’s the bottom line: DHS is buying warehouses across the country to build out concentration camps for caging and deporting immigrants, and WEXMAC TITUS is allowing them to be operational in a matter of weeks.”
Reposted by Hammarstrand ن
Reposted by Hammarstrand ن
It’s affirming that the good people of the United States have so clearly rejected Trump’s terror campaign and mass deportation. New data from Reuters:
February 18, 2026 at 12:35 AM
It’s affirming that the good people of the United States have so clearly rejected Trump’s terror campaign and mass deportation. New data from Reuters:
Reposted by Hammarstrand ن
Also, this is great news because document coding is not a creative or fun task.
February 16, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Also, this is great news because document coding is not a creative or fun task.
Reposted by Hammarstrand ن
I think at least in the medium term this will be true in many domains. But there are some domains, like document coding, where LLMs can be clearly better than humans across all relevant dimensions, e.g. bsky.app/profile/ryan...
The history of human progress has largely involved developing products that were a little bit worse, but a lot cheaper.
But even if AI can take over tasks, in many cases humans may still be able to provide a premium service.
www.edrith.co.uk/p/thoughts-i...
But even if AI can take over tasks, in many cases humans may still be able to provide a premium service.
www.edrith.co.uk/p/thoughts-i...
February 16, 2026 at 5:38 PM
I think at least in the medium term this will be true in many domains. But there are some domains, like document coding, where LLMs can be clearly better than humans across all relevant dimensions, e.g. bsky.app/profile/ryan...
Reposted by Hammarstrand ن
Read the full piece here - AI, the New Victorians and Fettering Discretion:
www.edrith.co.uk/p/thoughts-i...
www.edrith.co.uk/p/thoughts-i...
Thoughts in Brief: AI, the New Victorians and Fettering Discretion
An occasional series for shorter thoughts
www.edrith.co.uk
February 16, 2026 at 7:19 AM
Read the full piece here - AI, the New Victorians and Fettering Discretion:
www.edrith.co.uk/p/thoughts-i...
www.edrith.co.uk/p/thoughts-i...
Reposted by Hammarstrand ن
In public procurement, we fetter decision-makers’ discretion in a way that predictably leads to sub-optimal decisions - because we believe the alternative is worse.
February 16, 2026 at 7:19 AM
In public procurement, we fetter decision-makers’ discretion in a way that predictably leads to sub-optimal decisions - because we believe the alternative is worse.
Reposted by Hammarstrand ن
In recent years we have been creating our own, new, shared cultural image of the Victorian period, reimagined for modern sensitivities.
www.edrith.co.uk/p/thoughts-i...
www.edrith.co.uk/p/thoughts-i...
February 16, 2026 at 7:19 AM
In recent years we have been creating our own, new, shared cultural image of the Victorian period, reimagined for modern sensitivities.
www.edrith.co.uk/p/thoughts-i...
www.edrith.co.uk/p/thoughts-i...
Reposted by Hammarstrand ن
The history of human progress has largely involved developing products that were a little bit worse, but a lot cheaper.
But even if AI can take over tasks, in many cases humans may still be able to provide a premium service.
www.edrith.co.uk/p/thoughts-i...
But even if AI can take over tasks, in many cases humans may still be able to provide a premium service.
www.edrith.co.uk/p/thoughts-i...
February 16, 2026 at 7:19 AM
The history of human progress has largely involved developing products that were a little bit worse, but a lot cheaper.
But even if AI can take over tasks, in many cases humans may still be able to provide a premium service.
www.edrith.co.uk/p/thoughts-i...
But even if AI can take over tasks, in many cases humans may still be able to provide a premium service.
www.edrith.co.uk/p/thoughts-i...
Reposted by Hammarstrand ن
📗 Read our Scottish election report on Scottish government funding, the first of our Scottish election analysis funded by @therobertsontrust.bsky.social and @nuffieldfoundation.org, here: ifs.org.uk/publications...
February 17, 2026 at 8:50 AM
📗 Read our Scottish election report on Scottish government funding, the first of our Scottish election analysis funded by @therobertsontrust.bsky.social and @nuffieldfoundation.org, here: ifs.org.uk/publications...
Reposted by Hammarstrand ن
Over the next three years, overall day-to-day spending is expected to rise by 1.0% a year on average in real terms.
But the amount available for public services (rather than devolved benefits) is projected to grow by just 0.3% a year on average – with cuts to many areas planned.
But the amount available for public services (rather than devolved benefits) is projected to grow by just 0.3% a year on average – with cuts to many areas planned.
February 17, 2026 at 8:50 AM
Over the next three years, overall day-to-day spending is expected to rise by 1.0% a year on average in real terms.
But the amount available for public services (rather than devolved benefits) is projected to grow by just 0.3% a year on average – with cuts to many areas planned.
But the amount available for public services (rather than devolved benefits) is projected to grow by just 0.3% a year on average – with cuts to many areas planned.
Reposted by Hammarstrand ن
After a decade of real-terms falls in the 2010s, Scottish Government funding has increased in the 2020s.
We estimate that, adjusting for changing responsibilities, funding in 2025–26 is 12.4% (or 6.0% per person) higher in real terms compared to 2010–11.
We estimate that, adjusting for changing responsibilities, funding in 2025–26 is 12.4% (or 6.0% per person) higher in real terms compared to 2010–11.
February 17, 2026 at 8:50 AM
After a decade of real-terms falls in the 2010s, Scottish Government funding has increased in the 2020s.
We estimate that, adjusting for changing responsibilities, funding in 2025–26 is 12.4% (or 6.0% per person) higher in real terms compared to 2010–11.
We estimate that, adjusting for changing responsibilities, funding in 2025–26 is 12.4% (or 6.0% per person) higher in real terms compared to 2010–11.
Reposted by Hammarstrand ن
NEW: The next Scottish Government will face tough choices as their funding advantage relative to England falls, making it harder to continue providing more generous services and benefits than England.
🧵 THREAD on David Phillips and Martin Brogaard’s new Scottish election report:
🧵 THREAD on David Phillips and Martin Brogaard’s new Scottish election report:
February 17, 2026 at 8:50 AM
NEW: The next Scottish Government will face tough choices as their funding advantage relative to England falls, making it harder to continue providing more generous services and benefits than England.
🧵 THREAD on David Phillips and Martin Brogaard’s new Scottish election report:
🧵 THREAD on David Phillips and Martin Brogaard’s new Scottish election report:
Reposted by Hammarstrand ن
Data leak at Abu Dhabi finance summit exposes politicians and business leaders ft.trib.al/9sQARst
Data leak at Abu Dhabi finance summit exposes politicians and business leaders
Personal documents including passports belonging to hundreds of attendees of ADFW found online
ft.trib.al
February 17, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Data leak at Abu Dhabi finance summit exposes politicians and business leaders ft.trib.al/9sQARst
Reposted by Hammarstrand ن
Some additional datapoints on per-query energy consumption of LLMs across a selection of newer models, thanks to figures from Lambda's model cards muxup.com/2026q1/minip...
Minipost: Additional figures for per-query energy consumption of LLMs
Per-query energy consumption figures based on recent Lambda benchmarks
muxup.com
February 17, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Some additional datapoints on per-query energy consumption of LLMs across a selection of newer models, thanks to figures from Lambda's model cards muxup.com/2026q1/minip...
Reposted by Hammarstrand ن
If you know of other threat research firms that have watered down their findings for fear of retaliation, drop me a line:
raphae.li
raphae.li
Raphael Satter – Writer
raphae.li
February 12, 2026 at 8:16 PM
If you know of other threat research firms that have watered down their findings for fear of retaliation, drop me a line:
raphae.li
raphae.li
Reposted by Hammarstrand ن
Palo Alto's response here:
February 12, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Palo Alto's response here:
Reposted by Hammarstrand ن
Scoop: A report published last week outlined what Palo Alto researchers believed was a China-linked hacking campaign.
But after an intervention from execs, the report's language was changed to refer more vaguely to "a state-aligned group that operates out of Asia."
www.reuters.com/world/china/...
But after an intervention from execs, the report's language was changed to refer more vaguely to "a state-aligned group that operates out of Asia."
www.reuters.com/world/china/...
Exclusive: Palo Alto chose not to tie China to hacking campaign for fear of retaliation from Beijing, sources say
Palo Alto Networks opted not to tie China to a global cyberespionage campaign the firm exposed last week over concerns that the cybersecurity company or its clients could face retaliation from Beijing...
www.reuters.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Scoop: A report published last week outlined what Palo Alto researchers believed was a China-linked hacking campaign.
But after an intervention from execs, the report's language was changed to refer more vaguely to "a state-aligned group that operates out of Asia."
www.reuters.com/world/china/...
But after an intervention from execs, the report's language was changed to refer more vaguely to "a state-aligned group that operates out of Asia."
www.reuters.com/world/china/...
Reposted by Hammarstrand ن
post-Presidents Day sale on software stocks (YTD):
50% - Atlassian
38% - HubSpot
33% - Workday
31% - ServiceNow
31% - Salesforce
50% - Atlassian
38% - HubSpot
33% - Workday
31% - ServiceNow
31% - Salesforce
February 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM
post-Presidents Day sale on software stocks (YTD):
50% - Atlassian
38% - HubSpot
33% - Workday
31% - ServiceNow
31% - Salesforce
50% - Atlassian
38% - HubSpot
33% - Workday
31% - ServiceNow
31% - Salesforce
Reposted by Hammarstrand ن
you wonder if public software companies will provide early assurance that results should be in line with guidance www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Private Software Companies Release Earnings Early to Calm AI Nerves
A handful of software firms including McAfee have released their earnings ahead of schedule in a bid to convince lenders of their resilience to disruption from artificial intelligence.
www.bloomberg.com
February 17, 2026 at 7:25 PM
you wonder if public software companies will provide early assurance that results should be in line with guidance www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Reposted by Hammarstrand ن
Would you buy an AI wearable from Apple?
Apple is reportedly ramping up work on three AI wearables featuring cameras and built around Siri, including AirPods, a pendant, and smart glasses (www.bloomberg.com/news/article...). In all three, Siri would rely on a camera system to carry out actions.
Apple is reportedly ramping up work on three AI wearables featuring cameras and built around Siri, including AirPods, a pendant, and smart glasses (www.bloomberg.com/news/article...). In all three, Siri would rely on a camera system to carry out actions.
February 17, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Would you buy an AI wearable from Apple?
Apple is reportedly ramping up work on three AI wearables featuring cameras and built around Siri, including AirPods, a pendant, and smart glasses (www.bloomberg.com/news/article...). In all three, Siri would rely on a camera system to carry out actions.
Apple is reportedly ramping up work on three AI wearables featuring cameras and built around Siri, including AirPods, a pendant, and smart glasses (www.bloomberg.com/news/article...). In all three, Siri would rely on a camera system to carry out actions.
Reposted by Hammarstrand ن
Unsurprisingly, Bezos WaPo editorializes that with AI "the disruption of white-collar work might do a lot of good."
What AI is really coming for
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
What AI is really coming for
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | What AI is really coming for
The U.S. might need fewer lawyers in the AI age. Good.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 17, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Unsurprisingly, Bezos WaPo editorializes that with AI "the disruption of white-collar work might do a lot of good."
What AI is really coming for
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
What AI is really coming for
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Reposted by Hammarstrand ن
POV: When you learn that Australia taxes beer more than polluting gas exports
And the cherry on top? That gas is driving climate change and worsening extreme weather – no matter where it’s burned.
Thanks for the hot tip @davidpocock.bsky.social
And the cherry on top? That gas is driving climate change and worsening extreme weather – no matter where it’s burned.
Thanks for the hot tip @davidpocock.bsky.social
February 16, 2026 at 1:45 AM
POV: When you learn that Australia taxes beer more than polluting gas exports
And the cherry on top? That gas is driving climate change and worsening extreme weather – no matter where it’s burned.
Thanks for the hot tip @davidpocock.bsky.social
And the cherry on top? That gas is driving climate change and worsening extreme weather – no matter where it’s burned.
Thanks for the hot tip @davidpocock.bsky.social
Reposted by Hammarstrand ن
The Liberals are pushing nuclear again – but the numbers haven’t changed. 😵💫
Nuclear is 2x the cost, decades away, & we’d already be at 96% renewables before 1x reactor could be built.
So let’s stick with what’s already working to deliver reliable, affordable power: renewables backed by storage.
Nuclear is 2x the cost, decades away, & we’d already be at 96% renewables before 1x reactor could be built.
So let’s stick with what’s already working to deliver reliable, affordable power: renewables backed by storage.
February 17, 2026 at 6:27 AM
The Liberals are pushing nuclear again – but the numbers haven’t changed. 😵💫
Nuclear is 2x the cost, decades away, & we’d already be at 96% renewables before 1x reactor could be built.
So let’s stick with what’s already working to deliver reliable, affordable power: renewables backed by storage.
Nuclear is 2x the cost, decades away, & we’d already be at 96% renewables before 1x reactor could be built.
So let’s stick with what’s already working to deliver reliable, affordable power: renewables backed by storage.