Kevin Beynon
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Head of IT at Science for All
Cymro yn Lloegr.
Your ebook cloud library & DRM-free bookshops list: @Libreture.com
Charity Technology Consultant: @CharityTechnology.co.uk
Head of IT at Science for All
Cymro yn Lloegr.
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Imagine if they spent, say, half that money on revitalising the web instead, but no www.cnbc.com/2026/01/27/m...
Mozilla is building an AI ‘rebel alliance’ to take on industry heavyweights OpenAI, Anthropic
Mozilla is looking to deploy its roughly $1.4 billion in reserves to support "mission driven" companies and nonprofits, and is particularly focused on AI.
www.cnbc.com
January 30, 2026 at 10:43 AM
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if you're after some mind-bending cyberpunk detective rabbit hole action, BUT would rather an e-book than a physical book, BUT want to avoid Amazon, might I recommend @scarletferret.com
includes alternate cover art AND a brand-new exclusive short story!
includes alternate cover art AND a brand-new exclusive short story!
January 29, 2026 at 1:15 PM
if you're after some mind-bending cyberpunk detective rabbit hole action, BUT would rather an e-book than a physical book, BUT want to avoid Amazon, might I recommend @scarletferret.com
includes alternate cover art AND a brand-new exclusive short story!
includes alternate cover art AND a brand-new exclusive short story!
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I think I might take one of these "under 20 minutes" AI skills courses the UK Govt. seems very keen on everyone doing and live-post it here... Maybe we can all learn something together! The press release sends me to aiskillshub.org.uk/aiskillsboost/ - let's go and see!
AI Skills Boost - AI Skills Hub
aiskillshub.org.uk
January 28, 2026 at 12:07 PM
I think I might take one of these "under 20 minutes" AI skills courses the UK Govt. seems very keen on everyone doing and live-post it here... Maybe we can all learn something together! The press release sends me to aiskillshub.org.uk/aiskillsboost/ - let's go and see!
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The simple GOG client for Linux, Minigalaxy version 1.4.1 is out now
#Minigalaxy #GOG #Linux #OpenSource #LinuxGaming
#Minigalaxy #GOG #Linux #OpenSource #LinuxGaming
The simple GOG client for Linux, Minigalaxy version 1.4.1 is out now
Minigalaxy is a simple and to the point GOG client for Linux, making it easier to download and install all your GOG games.
www.gamingonlinux.com
January 27, 2026 at 11:37 AM
The simple GOG client for Linux, Minigalaxy version 1.4.1 is out now
#Minigalaxy #GOG #Linux #OpenSource #LinuxGaming
#Minigalaxy #GOG #Linux #OpenSource #LinuxGaming
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“UK House of Lords Votes to Extend Age Verification to VPNs”
Here we go again ey
reclaimthenet.org/uk-house-of-...
Here we go again ey
reclaimthenet.org/uk-house-of-...
UK House of Lords Votes to Extend Age Verification to VPNs
The vote marks a stunning turn, pulling VPNs and private platforms into an age-check regime once unthinkable in a democracy.
reclaimthenet.org
January 26, 2026 at 10:34 PM
“UK House of Lords Votes to Extend Age Verification to VPNs”
Here we go again ey
reclaimthenet.org/uk-house-of-...
Here we go again ey
reclaimthenet.org/uk-house-of-...
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Not content with locking in rail underinvestment in Wales for a generation by refusing to devolve it, the UK Govt is now locking in systematic dysfunction by refusing to use this opportunity to correct the ‘joint’ England and Wales police & criminal justice system. Terrible!
#Senedd26 #Wales #Cynru
#Senedd26 #Wales #Cynru
Home secretary rejects Welsh police powers in major reforms
Shabana Mahmood's stance comes days after the first minister called for powers over Wales' police.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 26, 2026 at 10:43 PM
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Back in 2007, David Graeber gave an interview about the protest movements of the time.
The above quote is from the interview.
davidgraeber.org/interviews/d...
The above quote is from the interview.
davidgraeber.org/interviews/d...
Mark Thwaite (ReadySteadyBook) interview about direct action, anthropology and the departure from Yale
About: – Radical models in anthropology (Marx, Mauss, Foucault) – Direct action and anarchism – Departure from the Yale University Anthropology has had waves of radical models like Marx, Mauss or Fouc...
davidgraeber.org
January 26, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Back in 2007, David Graeber gave an interview about the protest movements of the time.
The above quote is from the interview.
davidgraeber.org/interviews/d...
The above quote is from the interview.
davidgraeber.org/interviews/d...
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In a speech to the World Economic Forum, Mark Carney says middle powers such as Canada must accept that the rules-based international order is effectively dead, and great power rivalry with is here to stay. Key excerpt:
January 20, 2026 at 3:48 PM
In a speech to the World Economic Forum, Mark Carney says middle powers such as Canada must accept that the rules-based international order is effectively dead, and great power rivalry with is here to stay. Key excerpt:
Adding to the list of 'More Things Starmer Got Wrong', in readiness.
Starmer says he does not think Trump would use military force to seize Greenland ft.trib.al/qA4nUzP
Starmer says he does not think Trump would use military force to seize Greenland
Trade war with US risks ‘huge damage’ to UK, warns British prime minister
ft.trib.al
January 19, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Adding to the list of 'More Things Starmer Got Wrong', in readiness.
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PSA: you can ignore the entirety of the LLM-industrial-complex without falling for the “see they are useful for something after all” narrative:
- these systems are based on theft (some of that still makes its way through the courts)
- these systems are based on theft (some of that still makes its way through the courts)
January 18, 2026 at 10:54 AM
PSA: you can ignore the entirety of the LLM-industrial-complex without falling for the “see they are useful for something after all” narrative:
- these systems are based on theft (some of that still makes its way through the courts)
- these systems are based on theft (some of that still makes its way through the courts)
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They do this in nuclear too. Poisoning education and then making focus groups to 'find out what the kids think'.
BP accused of ‘insidious’ influence on UK education through Science Museum links
Campaigners claim firm has bought sway over the teaching of science, technology, engineering and maths
www.theguardian.com
January 16, 2026 at 10:50 AM
They do this in nuclear too. Poisoning education and then making focus groups to 'find out what the kids think'.
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Evergreen: “The men who were less-skilled at the game and performing worse relative peers—made frequent, nasty comments to female gamers. In other words, sexist dudes are literally losers.” www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-int...
January 16, 2026 at 6:56 AM
Evergreen: “The men who were less-skilled at the game and performing worse relative peers—made frequent, nasty comments to female gamers. In other words, sexist dudes are literally losers.” www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-int...
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Over 20 years, Iran has been the No1 country of origin for asylum seekers in the UK.
Those who campaign to slash the rights of refugees, but today decry the savagery of the Iranian regime, need to have a little think.
There is no safe route to the UK for Iranian asylum seekers.
Those who campaign to slash the rights of refugees, but today decry the savagery of the Iranian regime, need to have a little think.
There is no safe route to the UK for Iranian asylum seekers.
January 15, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Over 20 years, Iran has been the No1 country of origin for asylum seekers in the UK.
Those who campaign to slash the rights of refugees, but today decry the savagery of the Iranian regime, need to have a little think.
There is no safe route to the UK for Iranian asylum seekers.
Those who campaign to slash the rights of refugees, but today decry the savagery of the Iranian regime, need to have a little think.
There is no safe route to the UK for Iranian asylum seekers.
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the European mission to Greenland was fourth in the BBC news running order this morning, which feels a bit like doing a light "and finally..." item about the archduke's motorcade taking a wrong turn in Sarajevo
January 15, 2026 at 10:01 AM
the European mission to Greenland was fourth in the BBC news running order this morning, which feels a bit like doing a light "and finally..." item about the archduke's motorcade taking a wrong turn in Sarajevo
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In London, they kick off over another runway, while up north, they're adding another Manchester airport. And a couple of Warringtons and Hulls for good measure.
January 14, 2026 at 12:32 PM
In London, they kick off over another runway, while up north, they're adding another Manchester airport. And a couple of Warringtons and Hulls for good measure.
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The artwork of #ShadowOfTheBeast by Roger Dean used on the cover of the #FMTowns, #PCEngineCD, #SegaGenesis, #MegaDrive, #AtariST, #AtariLynx, #AmstradCPC, #Commodore64, #CommodoreAmiga, and #ZXSpectrum releases across the globe. Usual upscale/clean/retouch process applied.
January 13, 2026 at 9:08 AM
The artwork of #ShadowOfTheBeast by Roger Dean used on the cover of the #FMTowns, #PCEngineCD, #SegaGenesis, #MegaDrive, #AtariST, #AtariLynx, #AmstradCPC, #Commodore64, #CommodoreAmiga, and #ZXSpectrum releases across the globe. Usual upscale/clean/retouch process applied.
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cleaning up my desktop and found this little gem
January 13, 2026 at 5:36 AM
cleaning up my desktop and found this little gem
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"The tools are getting better!" is a constant drumbeat in AI circles. They say, Claude is 1000x more powerful now. But practically what does that mean? It means nothing. The "insights" are just as fake as they were five years ago.
January 12, 2026 at 2:30 AM
"The tools are getting better!" is a constant drumbeat in AI circles. They say, Claude is 1000x more powerful now. But practically what does that mean? It means nothing. The "insights" are just as fake as they were five years ago.
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My earliest piece of AI criticism was in 2021 when I predicted that product managers would use GPT to substitute user research.
I was right and I am still right about how dangerous this is. Unfortunately the fake research has only become more convincing, but no more effective.
I was right and I am still right about how dangerous this is. Unfortunately the fake research has only become more convincing, but no more effective.
I am actually watching someone retweet their AI criticism from 2024 right now, without realizing how silly it sounds.
January 12, 2026 at 2:21 AM
My earliest piece of AI criticism was in 2021 when I predicted that product managers would use GPT to substitute user research.
I was right and I am still right about how dangerous this is. Unfortunately the fake research has only become more convincing, but no more effective.
I was right and I am still right about how dangerous this is. Unfortunately the fake research has only become more convincing, but no more effective.
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New dating strategy just dropped
January 12, 2026 at 1:16 AM
New dating strategy just dropped
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Donald Trump’s blatant imperialism is threatening global stability.
While the UK Government tries to maintain its “special relationship” with the US - Plaid Cymru is clear that international law must be respected and our communities must be protected.
While the UK Government tries to maintain its “special relationship” with the US - Plaid Cymru is clear that international law must be respected and our communities must be protected.
January 8, 2026 at 11:12 AM
Donald Trump’s blatant imperialism is threatening global stability.
While the UK Government tries to maintain its “special relationship” with the US - Plaid Cymru is clear that international law must be respected and our communities must be protected.
While the UK Government tries to maintain its “special relationship” with the US - Plaid Cymru is clear that international law must be respected and our communities must be protected.