Michael Khoo
@michaelkhoo.bsky.social
Sky chaser, earth lover, capitalism constrainer, agnotological luddist, counter-enshittification hobbyist, playlist junkie, piano player.
Co-founder, UpShift Strategies. Co-chair, Climate Action Against Disinformation.
Co-founder, UpShift Strategies. Co-chair, Climate Action Against Disinformation.
The new AI Climate Hoax, brought to you by the same silicon valley people who said social media would bring people together. 74% of these greenwashing claims are unproven.
Very proud to be part of this project led by @ketanjoshi.co with @foeus.bsky.social @caadcoalition.bsky.social
Very proud to be part of this project led by @ketanjoshi.co with @foeus.bsky.social @caadcoalition.bsky.social
OKAY BIG ONE FOR YA
NEW report out today: I dig deep into how big tech has been muddling tech types and overstating evidence to claim "AI" will make global emissions drop like a stone....
Not only will it not, it seems to be verifiably doing the opposite!!
ketanjoshi.co/2026/02/17/b... + 📼+🧵>
NEW report out today: I dig deep into how big tech has been muddling tech types and overstating evidence to claim "AI" will make global emissions drop like a stone....
Not only will it not, it seems to be verifiably doing the opposite!!
ketanjoshi.co/2026/02/17/b... + 📼+🧵>
February 17, 2026 at 5:54 PM
The new AI Climate Hoax, brought to you by the same silicon valley people who said social media would bring people together. 74% of these greenwashing claims are unproven.
Very proud to be part of this project led by @ketanjoshi.co with @foeus.bsky.social @caadcoalition.bsky.social
Very proud to be part of this project led by @ketanjoshi.co with @foeus.bsky.social @caadcoalition.bsky.social
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💡Claims that AI can help fix climate have been dismissed as greenwashing in a new report by @ketanjoshi.co @stand.earth @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social @foeus.bsky.social
via @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
via @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Claims that AI can help fix climate dismissed as greenwashing
Industry using ‘diversionary’ tactics, says analyst, as energy-hungry complex functions such as video generation and deep research proliferate
www.theguardian.com
February 17, 2026 at 3:27 PM
💡Claims that AI can help fix climate have been dismissed as greenwashing in a new report by @ketanjoshi.co @stand.earth @beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social @foeus.bsky.social
via @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
via @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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This is fantastic, and it's something that we've been saying for years.
When companies say that are using "AI for climate change", they are referring to much smaller models used for doing things like climate modeling.
Massive generative AI models are NOT USEFUL for mitigating climate change.
When companies say that are using "AI for climate change", they are referring to much smaller models used for doing things like climate modeling.
Massive generative AI models are NOT USEFUL for mitigating climate change.
OKAY BIG ONE FOR YA
NEW report out today: I dig deep into how big tech has been muddling tech types and overstating evidence to claim "AI" will make global emissions drop like a stone....
Not only will it not, it seems to be verifiably doing the opposite!!
ketanjoshi.co/2026/02/17/b... + 📼+🧵>
NEW report out today: I dig deep into how big tech has been muddling tech types and overstating evidence to claim "AI" will make global emissions drop like a stone....
Not only will it not, it seems to be verifiably doing the opposite!!
ketanjoshi.co/2026/02/17/b... + 📼+🧵>
February 17, 2026 at 12:07 PM
This is fantastic, and it's something that we've been saying for years.
When companies say that are using "AI for climate change", they are referring to much smaller models used for doing things like climate modeling.
Massive generative AI models are NOT USEFUL for mitigating climate change.
When companies say that are using "AI for climate change", they are referring to much smaller models used for doing things like climate modeling.
Massive generative AI models are NOT USEFUL for mitigating climate change.
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AI data centers are throwing the fossil fuel industry a lifeline.
"But AI will solve climate change, right?" Wrong.
@stand.earth's new report authored by independent researcher @ketanjoshi.co clearly lays out Big Tech's AI climate hoax. See for yourself here: stand.earth/resources/ai...
"But AI will solve climate change, right?" Wrong.
@stand.earth's new report authored by independent researcher @ketanjoshi.co clearly lays out Big Tech's AI climate hoax. See for yourself here: stand.earth/resources/ai...
February 17, 2026 at 4:01 PM
AI data centers are throwing the fossil fuel industry a lifeline.
"But AI will solve climate change, right?" Wrong.
@stand.earth's new report authored by independent researcher @ketanjoshi.co clearly lays out Big Tech's AI climate hoax. See for yourself here: stand.earth/resources/ai...
"But AI will solve climate change, right?" Wrong.
@stand.earth's new report authored by independent researcher @ketanjoshi.co clearly lays out Big Tech's AI climate hoax. See for yourself here: stand.earth/resources/ai...
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There's a parliamentary COUP taking place in Brazil right now, aided by Meta – who is shadow banning left wing Instagram profiles, including president Lula's.
Right-wing lawmakers in Brazil were voting past midnight to cut down the punishment for Bolsonaro & others involved in 2023's coup attempt
A fight broke up in Congress and Meta simply shadow banned left-wing profiles on IG - including Brazil's president - so the right can dominate the conversation💀
A fight broke up in Congress and Meta simply shadow banned left-wing profiles on IG - including Brazil's president - so the right can dominate the conversation💀
Amanhecemos com um shadow ban generalizado contra perfis de esquerda no Instagram.
Até o perfil do presidente está inacessível.
Shadow ban é uma punição a quem não se adequa à plataforma, então o recado da Meta é bem claro: a direita é amiga, a esquerda é uma ameaça.
Até o perfil do presidente está inacessível.
Shadow ban é uma punição a quem não se adequa à plataforma, então o recado da Meta é bem claro: a direita é amiga, a esquerda é uma ameaça.
December 10, 2025 at 11:48 AM
There's a parliamentary COUP taking place in Brazil right now, aided by Meta – who is shadow banning left wing Instagram profiles, including president Lula's.
The 2nd best part of this decision, is that it shows the political/media pundits are full of sh*t in predicting the EU would fall to JD Vance and Peter Thiel's penis waving. Also, can we pls stop debunking the fascists' framing "censrhip"?
This is simply justice served and basic accountability.
This is simply justice served and basic accountability.
The European Commission has found Elon Musk's X to be in violation of the Digital Services Act. They're charging fines of ~$140 million US (EU 120 million) and giving X 90 days to show how they'll resolve the violations... otherwise more penalties would follow. www.cnbc.com/2025/12/05/e...
Elon Musk’s X fined $140 million by European Commission over 'deceptive' blue checkmark and lack of transparency
The social-media platform has been fined by the bloc after breaching transparency obligations under the Digital Services Act (DSA).
www.cnbc.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The 2nd best part of this decision, is that it shows the political/media pundits are full of sh*t in predicting the EU would fall to JD Vance and Peter Thiel's penis waving. Also, can we pls stop debunking the fascists' framing "censrhip"?
This is simply justice served and basic accountability.
This is simply justice served and basic accountability.
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Deeply absurd. This Google PDF published on a blog (arxiv, not peer reviewed) claims an LLM is "PhD level" but in most cases the MAJORITY of reference URLs were invalid or inaccessible.
A PhD sitting down and just fabricating >50% of sources = career ending
arxiv.org/abs/2511.11597
A PhD sitting down and just fabricating >50% of sources = career ending
arxiv.org/abs/2511.11597
November 24, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Deeply absurd. This Google PDF published on a blog (arxiv, not peer reviewed) claims an LLM is "PhD level" but in most cases the MAJORITY of reference URLs were invalid or inaccessible.
A PhD sitting down and just fabricating >50% of sources = career ending
arxiv.org/abs/2511.11597
A PhD sitting down and just fabricating >50% of sources = career ending
arxiv.org/abs/2511.11597
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António Guterres: info integrity is vital at COP30:
“We cannot achieve climate action without information integrity. We must preserve both the information environment necessary for democratic decision-making and the global cooperation essential for addressing the climate crisis."
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“We cannot achieve climate action without information integrity. We must preserve both the information environment necessary for democratic decision-making and the global cooperation essential for addressing the climate crisis."
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November 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
António Guterres: info integrity is vital at COP30:
“We cannot achieve climate action without information integrity. We must preserve both the information environment necessary for democratic decision-making and the global cooperation essential for addressing the climate crisis."
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“We cannot achieve climate action without information integrity. We must preserve both the information environment necessary for democratic decision-making and the global cooperation essential for addressing the climate crisis."
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Good that Canada joins coalition to fight against climate disinformation (so maybe don't weaken greenwashing law?) www.euronews.com/green/2025/1...
Countries commit to tackling climate disinformation at COP30
It is the first time states have formally committed to information integrity and fighting back against climate disinformation.
www.euronews.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Good that Canada joins coalition to fight against climate disinformation (so maybe don't weaken greenwashing law?) www.euronews.com/green/2025/1...
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After years leading FEMA's external affairs through environmental disasters like Hurricane Helene, Justin Ángel Knighten warns that tackling disinformation must be a priority.
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At COP, disinformation is the next crisis to tackle
If Canada steps up and joins co-signers like the U.K., France, and Spain, others will follow. Doing so would put the country’s resilience, strength, and democratic values on full display. This is how…
www.hilltimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:39 AM
After years leading FEMA's external affairs through environmental disasters like Hurricane Helene, Justin Ángel Knighten warns that tackling disinformation must be a priority.
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🚨 Our new report, Deny, Deceive, Delay: Demystified, is out now. 🚨
The report explores how Big Carbon and Big Tech use disinformation to sabotage climate action and why, despite 89% of people worldwide demanding stronger action, progress gets derailed.
The report explores how Big Carbon and Big Tech use disinformation to sabotage climate action and why, despite 89% of people worldwide demanding stronger action, progress gets derailed.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:30 AM
🚨 Our new report, Deny, Deceive, Delay: Demystified, is out now. 🚨
The report explores how Big Carbon and Big Tech use disinformation to sabotage climate action and why, despite 89% of people worldwide demanding stronger action, progress gets derailed.
The report explores how Big Carbon and Big Tech use disinformation to sabotage climate action and why, despite 89% of people worldwide demanding stronger action, progress gets derailed.
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Macron and Lula warn of the dangers of climate disinformation ahead of COP30
"Climate disinformation today threatens our democracies, the Paris agenda and therefore our selective security"
"Climate disinformation today threatens our democracies, the Paris agenda and therefore our selective security"
Macron and Lula warn of the dangers of climate disinformation ahead of COP30
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November 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Macron and Lula warn of the dangers of climate disinformation ahead of COP30
"Climate disinformation today threatens our democracies, the Paris agenda and therefore our selective security"
"Climate disinformation today threatens our democracies, the Paris agenda and therefore our selective security"
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Kinda impressive how OpenAI has managed to occupy a seemingly quantum state between "imperial project", "non-profit research foundation", and "criminal enterprise".
BREAKING: OpenAI is requesting US government support to help guarantee financing for the massive investments in AI chips and data centers it needs for expansion, per Bloomberg.
November 6, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Kinda impressive how OpenAI has managed to occupy a seemingly quantum state between "imperial project", "non-profit research foundation", and "criminal enterprise".
We will have Nuremberg trials over this, and their many other crimes.
Border Patrol aren't human
"I fired 5 rounds and she had 7 holes. Put that in your book boys.”
"I fired 5 rounds and she had 7 holes. Put that in your book boys.”
www.reuters.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:43 PM
We will have Nuremberg trials over this, and their many other crimes.
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Using a government jet to fly you to a girlfriends country music gig/wrestling match and then covering it up and rage tweeting about it on X is sort of a microcosm of Trumpism. thebulwark.com/p/kash-patel-fbi-director-private-jet-problem-nashville
November 6, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Using a government jet to fly you to a girlfriends country music gig/wrestling match and then covering it up and rage tweeting about it on X is sort of a microcosm of Trumpism. thebulwark.com/p/kash-patel-fbi-director-private-jet-problem-nashville
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Vital piece of investigative reporting from Sky. They've uncovered the X algorithm which feeds users extremist right wing material from the moment they join the site. It is a far-right radicalisation engine, by design.
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
news.sky.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Vital piece of investigative reporting from Sky. They've uncovered the X algorithm which feeds users extremist right wing material from the moment they join the site. It is a far-right radicalisation engine, by design.
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
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this is a reminder that we dont have to settle for newsom in 2028
November 5, 2025 at 2:44 AM
this is a reminder that we dont have to settle for newsom in 2028
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There are more of us than there are of them.
November 5, 2025 at 2:31 AM
There are more of us than there are of them.
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you love to see it
November 5, 2025 at 11:18 AM
you love to see it
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Good things are possible and we don’t have to settle.
November 5, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Good things are possible and we don’t have to settle.
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Okay, yes, humanity did not enact the single best possible outcome in response to the single worst problem we have ever faced as a species
In no way was it wrong to try, and in no way is it wrong to continue trying to jam a wrench in the greedy fossil fuel economy. Everything is still on the table
In no way was it wrong to try, and in no way is it wrong to continue trying to jam a wrench in the greedy fossil fuel economy. Everything is still on the table
World ‘very likely’ to exceed 1.5C climate goal in next decade: UN
Despite Paris Agreement pledges, countries 'have landed off target' on climate goals multiple times, the UN warns.
www.aljazeera.com
November 5, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Okay, yes, humanity did not enact the single best possible outcome in response to the single worst problem we have ever faced as a species
In no way was it wrong to try, and in no way is it wrong to continue trying to jam a wrench in the greedy fossil fuel economy. Everything is still on the table
In no way was it wrong to try, and in no way is it wrong to continue trying to jam a wrench in the greedy fossil fuel economy. Everything is still on the table
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Maybe pundits should spend more time in densely packed, left leaning urban areas where the "real Americans" live
November 5, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Maybe pundits should spend more time in densely packed, left leaning urban areas where the "real Americans" live
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“In this moment of political darkness, New York will be the light.”
Congratulations @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
Congratulations @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 5:19 AM
“In this moment of political darkness, New York will be the light.”
Congratulations @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
Congratulations @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
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But also, tomorrow’s NYT headline: “Did Dems win too much? Anonymous consultants fear they may find it hard to govern everything they just won.”
November 5, 2025 at 5:32 AM
But also, tomorrow’s NYT headline: “Did Dems win too much? Anonymous consultants fear they may find it hard to govern everything they just won.”