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Mozilla @mozilla.org · Sep 5

What if the future of the internet relies on us unlearning the "truths" that are holding us back?

Introducing the voices of Mozilla Festival Barcelona's Main Stage🎉 📢

Join us and let's build something better 🧡
mzl.la/46lKPJU
#MozFest #Tech #Barcelona

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · Aug 30

The way that housing co-ops work in Switzerland may seem foreign to many. But the central idea is simple: What if homeownership had no profit motive and no capital gains? Advocates say their model could reshape how the world thinks about affordable housing. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/26/r...

An apartment complex. A headline reads: "Did Switzerland Solve The Housing Crisis?"

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The Girl Who Can't Stop Reading 📚 @cheriieephii.bsky.social · Aug 30

A woman tt was just talking about how her summer electric bill is usually $200-$250. A data center was built close to her home and now her bill for August was $600.

None of this is sustainable for anyone.

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seher @heyitsseher.bsky.social · Aug 22

anyone else experience instant guilt of living a full and safe life at even the smallest reminders that we're living through a genocide

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Mozilla @mozilla.org · Aug 5

We believe the future of technology can be good.

That’s why Mozilla Foundation is building a better technology future. One built with care, powered by people, open by design.

But we can’t do it alone.

Join us and let’s make some good.
mzl.la/44ZIdAO
#MozillaFoundation #MakeGoodTech

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seher @heyitsseher.bsky.social · Jul 7

The Coder ‘Village’ at the Heart of China’s A.I. Frenzy www.nytimes.com/2025/07/06/t...

The Coder ‘Village’ at the Heart of China’s A.I. Frenzy

www.nytimes.com

seher @heyitsseher.bsky.social · Jun 27

In 2022, I decided to make a big switch into the tech sector, eventually landing at @mozilla.org. It was not easy!

I was invited to speak on a podcast about my career journey, switching sectors, as well as my thoughts on AI regulation, among other things!

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1JZt...

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seher @heyitsseher.bsky.social · May 23

"Today, I’m compelled to speak, not as a composer this time, but as a citizen alarmed by the role Microsoft is playing in a very different kind of composition: one that leads to surveillance, violence, and destruction in Palestine"

www.stereogum.com/2308906/bria...

Brian Eno Calls On Microsoft To Cease Partnership With Israel, Will Donate Windows ‘95 Chime Fee To Victims In Gaza

Art-music master Brian Eno is the composer of what might be one of the most-heard pieces of music in history, even if much of the world doesn’t necessarily process it as a piece of music. Eno made the...

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seher @heyitsseher.bsky.social · May 23

"By 2028, the researchers estimate, the power going to AI-specific purposes will rise to between 165 and 326 terawatt-hours per year...That could generate the same emissions as driving over 300 billion miles—over 1,600 round trips to the sun from Earth."

www.technologyreview.com/2025/05/20/1...

We did the math on AI’s energy footprint. Here’s the story you haven’t heard.

The emissions from individual AI text, image, and video queries seem small—until you add up what the industry isn’t tracking and consider where it’s heading next.

www.technologyreview.com

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Ian Forrester | @cubicgarden @cubicgarden.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · May 21

Good news for everyone who haven't submitted a session into @mozilla #mozfest
The call for proposals/participation has been extended to the end of Monday June 2nd.

http://mzl.la/cfp 👈🏿

You can see all the tracks here - https://www.mozillafestival.org/en/proposals/

Mozilla Festival

Schedule, talks and talk submissions for Mozilla Festival

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seher @heyitsseher.bsky.social · May 21

The Collective Intelligence Project @cip.org has launched the Global Dialogues Challenge, an open call to explore global perspectives on the future of artificial intelligence.

A $10,000 prize fund will be distributed among the winning entrants.

www.cip.org/challenge

Global Dialogues Challenge — The Collective Intelligence Project

www.cip.org

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Joseph Cox @josephcox.bsky.social · May 9

Well, well, well: Meta is building facial recognition tech for its Ray-Ban smart glasses. Incredible about-face when last year a Meta spokesperson lost their shit at me for reporting students had married facial recognition to the glasses. My comms with Meta here: www.404media.co/well-well-we...

Well, Well, Well: Meta to Add Facial Recognition To Glasses After All

Meta previously lost its shit at 404 Media when we reported that someone had paired facial recognition tech with the company's smart glasses. Now Meta is building the invasive technology itself.

www.404media.co

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seher @heyitsseher.bsky.social · May 9

As India and Pakistan face escalating tensions, a parallel war plays out online.

In this piece, Surabhi Srivastava and Sana Naqvi reflect on the deep impact of digital misinformation and the urgent need to respond. www.rnw.media/index.php/ne...

Divided by the Border, United by the Online Misinformation Crisis | RNW Media

As India and Pakistan face escalating tensions, a parallel war plays out online. Surabhi Srivastava and Sana Naqvi reflect on the deep impact of digital misinformation and the urgent need to respond.

www.rnw.media

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seher @heyitsseher.bsky.social · May 1

@mozilla.org is looking for artists, technologists, and innovators to lead sessions at #MozillaFestival!

Submit your idea by May 21 and join us!

📍Barcelona
🗓️ Nov 7–9
🔗mzl.la/cfp
#mozfest

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seher @heyitsseher.bsky.social · Apr 25

Scam political ads on Facebook take a dark turn as #elxn45 looms - via @thelogic.co thelogic.co/news/faceboo... #cdnpoli

Scam political ads on Facebook take a dark turn as Canada's election looms - The Logic

The bogus ads show politicians with black eyes and make claims of major scandals for Pierre Poilievre and Doug Ford.

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seher @heyitsseher.bsky.social · Apr 19

Long lines at polling stations as Canadians turn up for advance voting www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #cdnpoli #elxn45

Long lines at polling stations as Canadians turn up for advance voting | CBC News

Canadians reported long lines as polling stations opened for advance voting on Friday. Advance polls will be open again 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. nationwide Saturday through Monday.

www.cbc.ca

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seher @heyitsseher.bsky.social · Apr 17

If you're following #elxn45 in Canada, here's where the English language debate will be streamed tonight at 7pm EST #cdnpoli #cdnelection

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thesamaracentre.bsky.social @thesamaracentre.bsky.social · Apr 15

🗳️ Feeling overwhelmed this election season? From candidates to key issues, there’s a lot to consider. 🤔 @thesamaracentre.bsky.social has top resources to help you vote with confidence! ✅
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#CDNpoli

Our Guide to the Federal Election | Samara Centre for Democracy

Navigating a federal election can feel overwhelming, especially with so much happening in politics. From analyzing party platforms and key issues to getting to know the candidates, there’s a lot to…

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Timnit Gebru @timnitgebru.bsky.social · Apr 15

🔇🔇🔇Announcing new work from DAIR which is very close to my heart, 3 years in the making.

When #TigrayGenocide, the deadliest genocide of the 21st century thus far, started in November 2020, it was 1 month before I got fired from Google. 🧵

english.elpais.com/internationa...

Ethiopia’s forgotten war is the deadliest of the 21st century, with around 600,000 civilian deaths

Estimates by European institutions and academics say over half a million non-combatants have died during the Tigray conflict as a result of a government blockade that kept out humanitarian aid

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nam kiwanuka @namshine.bsky.social · Apr 15

March marked 5 yrs since COVID. It devastated LTC homes & caring for elders became a top political issue.Ontarians are about to vote in the 2nd election of the year but the issues impacting seniors haven’t gained traction. How come? I wrote about it @tvotoday.bsky.social
amp.tvo.org/article/opin...

OPINION: Remember when we said we cared about seniors? | TVO Today

The pandemic spurred a national conversation about our most vulnerable — you wouldn’t know it from this election.

amp.tvo.org

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NPR @npr.org · Apr 8

Asian grocery stores are a lifeline to the communities they serve. But store owners say the prospect of sweeping tariffs are threatening their ability to stock up on goods and keep prices affordable.

Asian grocery stores, a lifeline for immigrants, brace for steep new tariffs

Asian grocery stores are a lifeline to the communities they serve. But store owners say the prospect of sweeping tariffs are threatening their ability to stock up on goods and keep prices affordable.

www.npr.org

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seher @heyitsseher.bsky.social · Apr 8

Just grabbed my badge to #MozillaFestival in Barcelona 🇪🇸@mozilla

We’re bringing together 3000+ innovators & changemakers to help rewrite the rules of tech, society, and justice.

🎟️ Register now for 20% off early bird badges mzl.la/4251mjn #mozfest #ethicaltech #digitalrights

Mozilla Festival 2025

For 15 years, Mozilla Festival has been the home for big ideas, bold conversations, and the movement for a better internet. From November 7th to 9th, we’re bringing that energy back to Barcelona, and ...

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seher @heyitsseher.bsky.social · Apr 8

The Most Vocal Redditors Are Shaping Canadian Politics—Here’s How via @thesamaracentre.bsky.social

#elxn45 #cdnpoli

www.samaracentre.ca/articles/fed...

Federal Election Report 1: Power Users Dominate the Discussion on r/Canada | Samara Centre for Democracy

We explored the political conversation on Reddit, specifically the largest Canadian subreddit, r/Canada, in the days leading up to the federal election being called.

www.samaracentre.ca

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Mozilla @mozilla.org · Apr 8

It’s time to rethink the future of the internet.

#MozillaFestival is bringing together innovators & change makers to rewrite the rules of tech, society, and justice. Join us⤵️

📍 Barcelona | Nov 7-9
🎟️ Register now for early bird pricing:
bit.ly/3RJtdPS

Mozilla Festival 2025

For 15 years, Mozilla Festival has been the home for big ideas, bold conversations, and the movement for a better internet. From November 7th to 9th, we’re bringing that energy back to Barcelona, and ...

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seher @heyitsseher.bsky.social · Apr 7

A network of X accounts is targeting Canada ahead of the election - The Logic thelogic.co/news/canada-... #elxn45 #cdnpoli

A network of X accounts is targeting Canada ahead of the election - The Logic

The accounts are pumping out thousands of posts about the Canadian economy and alleged support within Canada for U.S. President Donald Trump’s annexation threat.

thelogic.co

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