Nicolas Holzschuch
@nholzschuch.bsky.social
Secrétaire fédéral CFDT Éducation Formation Recherche Publiques, Research Director at Inria. Author of ios_system, a-Shell and Carnets-Jupyter. 56 y.o. He/Him
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"All of this falls apart if humans don't adopt the tech. This is why you've seen Meta cram its lame chatbots into WhatsApp and Instagram. This is why Notepad and Paint now have useless Copilot buttons on Windows. This is why Google Gemini wants to "help you" read and reply to your emails."
Analysis: OpenAI is a loss-making machine, how can it survive?
Don't call it a bubble! Loss-making monster OpenAI is on the hook for $1.4 trillion (with a T) in compute commitments. How can this go on?
www.windowscentral.com
November 29, 2025 at 11:30 PM
"All of this falls apart if humans don't adopt the tech. This is why you've seen Meta cram its lame chatbots into WhatsApp and Instagram. This is why Notepad and Paint now have useless Copilot buttons on Windows. This is why Google Gemini wants to "help you" read and reply to your emails."
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100% send imho there's only a tiny slither of exceptions here. People in their last decade of working life who truly know enough, care enough and have the time and space to selflessly give back. An intensely rare breed. In fact probably already entirely extinct in most universities.
Few self-respecting scholars choose to become university administrators.
It is populated by swimmers in the shallow end of the intellectual pool, would-be and real fascists, and people of limited imagination.
It is populated by swimmers in the shallow end of the intellectual pool, would-be and real fascists, and people of limited imagination.
November 30, 2025 at 7:27 AM
100% send imho there's only a tiny slither of exceptions here. People in their last decade of working life who truly know enough, care enough and have the time and space to selflessly give back. An intensely rare breed. In fact probably already entirely extinct in most universities.
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Californie "oubliée" avec des contrastes gigantesques : une plaine semi-aride surplombée par des massifs élevés (chaîne des Cascades & Rocheuses)
Des riches prospères (agrumes, 🍅 et vignobles) des pauvres sans papiers.
Peu de classes moyennes
#géographie
#Californie
youtu.be/fWRs5B7rWYw?...
Des riches prospères (agrumes, 🍅 et vignobles) des pauvres sans papiers.
Peu de classes moyennes
#géographie
#Californie
youtu.be/fWRs5B7rWYw?...
San Joaquin Valley: Forgotten California
YouTube video by Geography King
youtu.be
November 30, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Californie "oubliée" avec des contrastes gigantesques : une plaine semi-aride surplombée par des massifs élevés (chaîne des Cascades & Rocheuses)
Des riches prospères (agrumes, 🍅 et vignobles) des pauvres sans papiers.
Peu de classes moyennes
#géographie
#Californie
youtu.be/fWRs5B7rWYw?...
Des riches prospères (agrumes, 🍅 et vignobles) des pauvres sans papiers.
Peu de classes moyennes
#géographie
#Californie
youtu.be/fWRs5B7rWYw?...
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“The owner of a major Chinese drone parts supplier has taken a stake in one of Russia’s leading drone companies, highlighting a deepening relationship between Moscow and Beijing’s military-industrial complexes.”
Chinese parts supplier takes stake in leading Russian drone maker
Tie-up marks new level of co-operation between Moscow and Beijing’s military industrial complexes
on.ft.com
November 30, 2025 at 6:58 AM
“The owner of a major Chinese drone parts supplier has taken a stake in one of Russia’s leading drone companies, highlighting a deepening relationship between Moscow and Beijing’s military-industrial complexes.”
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We are in peak French heist season.
Thieves take €90,000 of snails meant for Michelin-starred restaurants
“It’s very surprising because they stole 450 kilos of snail meat.”
“It’s very surprising because they stole 450 kilos of snail meat.”
Thieves take €90,000 of snails meant for Michelin-starred restaurants
French police are on the trail of ‘experienced’ criminals who stole a whole year’s worth of produce from Jean-Mathieu Dauvergne’s L’Escargot des Grands Crus
stzl.ink
November 28, 2025 at 1:43 AM
We are in peak French heist season.
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Décès aujourd'hui de Frank Pé, auteur de Broussaille et de l'Élan. Souvenir d'adolescence, pour moi.
November 29, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Décès aujourd'hui de Frank Pé, auteur de Broussaille et de l'Élan. Souvenir d'adolescence, pour moi.
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This should worry everyone.
“US officials contacted by Reuters were surprised by Trump's announcement and unaware of any ongoing military operations to enforce a closure of Venezuelan airspace.”
Trump’s failing faculties could walk the US into war.
“US officials contacted by Reuters were surprised by Trump's announcement and unaware of any ongoing military operations to enforce a closure of Venezuelan airspace.”
Trump’s failing faculties could walk the US into war.
November 29, 2025 at 11:11 PM
This should worry everyone.
“US officials contacted by Reuters were surprised by Trump's announcement and unaware of any ongoing military operations to enforce a closure of Venezuelan airspace.”
Trump’s failing faculties could walk the US into war.
“US officials contacted by Reuters were surprised by Trump's announcement and unaware of any ongoing military operations to enforce a closure of Venezuelan airspace.”
Trump’s failing faculties could walk the US into war.
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this guy made his son a tiny version of Engineered Garments's FA pants 😭
IG twhattcomethru
IG twhattcomethru
November 30, 2025 at 3:46 AM
this guy made his son a tiny version of Engineered Garments's FA pants 😭
IG twhattcomethru
IG twhattcomethru
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"It's impossible to tell definitively if someone is using AI!"
—Someone who has never contemplated the plagiarism-detection mechanism of, for instance, asking a student what a word they used in their paper means.
—Someone who has never contemplated the plagiarism-detection mechanism of, for instance, asking a student what a word they used in their paper means.
November 29, 2025 at 6:43 PM
"It's impossible to tell definitively if someone is using AI!"
—Someone who has never contemplated the plagiarism-detection mechanism of, for instance, asking a student what a word they used in their paper means.
—Someone who has never contemplated the plagiarism-detection mechanism of, for instance, asking a student what a word they used in their paper means.
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There's a guy on Facebook Marketplace selling properties around Gary, IN for $20-$30k and trying to really amp them up. Sir, it doesn't matter that there's a walk-in garage (what does that mean) when the house has been clearly set on fire and has no windows.
November 29, 2025 at 7:29 PM
There's a guy on Facebook Marketplace selling properties around Gary, IN for $20-$30k and trying to really amp them up. Sir, it doesn't matter that there's a walk-in garage (what does that mean) when the house has been clearly set on fire and has no windows.
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There are specific reasons Trumpists want war on Venezuela, but there‘s a generic one: they crave power to make war on anyone, any time, for completely fabricated reasons, and then to use the guise of war to increase violence and repression everywhere, including home.
They are lawless bestial scum.
They are lawless bestial scum.
November 29, 2025 at 6:28 PM
There are specific reasons Trumpists want war on Venezuela, but there‘s a generic one: they crave power to make war on anyone, any time, for completely fabricated reasons, and then to use the guise of war to increase violence and repression everywhere, including home.
They are lawless bestial scum.
They are lawless bestial scum.
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While birds and bats both developed adaptations for flight, the way they went about it is so fundamentally different it affects their possible ecological adaptation. Specifically, birds can easily shift to a walking lifestyle, bats can't. 🧪
Link: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Link: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
November 29, 2025 at 8:03 AM
While birds and bats both developed adaptations for flight, the way they went about it is so fundamentally different it affects their possible ecological adaptation. Specifically, birds can easily shift to a walking lifestyle, bats can't. 🧪
Link: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Link: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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#AmReading "Queen Demon" by @marthawells.com and, as always, having fun with Kai:
“Can you tell I’m lying because you’re a demon?”
“I can tell you’re lying because I can see your face with my eyes and hear your voice with my ears.”
#BookSky #fantasy
“Can you tell I’m lying because you’re a demon?”
“I can tell you’re lying because I can see your face with my eyes and hear your voice with my ears.”
#BookSky #fantasy
a woman with a surprised look on her face
Alt: Cardi B court meme "look with your eyes"
media.tenor.com
November 29, 2025 at 5:11 PM
#AmReading "Queen Demon" by @marthawells.com and, as always, having fun with Kai:
“Can you tell I’m lying because you’re a demon?”
“I can tell you’re lying because I can see your face with my eyes and hear your voice with my ears.”
#BookSky #fantasy
“Can you tell I’m lying because you’re a demon?”
“I can tell you’re lying because I can see your face with my eyes and hear your voice with my ears.”
#BookSky #fantasy
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Franchement, c'est tous les jours et putain c'est insupportable. Même les camelots du marché sont moins forceurs pour te fourguer leurs metdes. Tout ça c'est juste aujourd'hui hein.
November 29, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Franchement, c'est tous les jours et putain c'est insupportable. Même les camelots du marché sont moins forceurs pour te fourguer leurs metdes. Tout ça c'est juste aujourd'hui hein.
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given how unpopular Trump is, it’s insane that civil society/universities/law firms are still asking themselves “how do I stay on Trump’s good side” rather than “how do I avoid facing consequences for complying with Trump’s illegal demands”
New Gallup poll shows Trump's approval hit a new low for his second term:
-36% approve
-60% disapprove
His approval among Republicans went from 91% in January to 84% in November
news.gallup.com/poll/699221/...
-36% approve
-60% disapprove
His approval among Republicans went from 91% in January to 84% in November
news.gallup.com/poll/699221/...
Trump's Approval Rating Drops to 36%, New Second-Term Low
President Donald Trump's job approval rating has slipped to a new second-term low point and is approaching his all-time low of 34%.
news.gallup.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
given how unpopular Trump is, it’s insane that civil society/universities/law firms are still asking themselves “how do I stay on Trump’s good side” rather than “how do I avoid facing consequences for complying with Trump’s illegal demands”
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Does anyone want a survivorship bias shortbread
November 29, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Does anyone want a survivorship bias shortbread
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It's a good thing that Goldman Sachs has never been wrong or held conflicting interests around such advice in the past.
finance.yahoo.com/news/don-t-f...
finance.yahoo.com/news/don-t-f...
November 29, 2025 at 4:23 PM
It's a good thing that Goldman Sachs has never been wrong or held conflicting interests around such advice in the past.
finance.yahoo.com/news/don-t-f...
finance.yahoo.com/news/don-t-f...
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“why the fuck are we invading Venezuela” should really be on at least a couple of chyrons
November 29, 2025 at 2:36 PM
“why the fuck are we invading Venezuela” should really be on at least a couple of chyrons
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Where is the outrage in Congress? Why do we have a Congress? www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Trump says he has ordered closure of Venezuelan airspace
President Donald Trump said Saturday that Venezuelan airspace was closed in its entirety, amid growing U.S. threats to attack the South American nation.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Where is the outrage in Congress? Why do we have a Congress? www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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Impressive rock avalanche on the Dent de Crolles (2062 m asl) in the Chartreuse Massif, French Prealps yesterday 😲
Release area ~1800 m asl
📷 Sylvain Thiabaud
Release area ~1800 m asl
📷 Sylvain Thiabaud
November 29, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Impressive rock avalanche on the Dent de Crolles (2062 m asl) in the Chartreuse Massif, French Prealps yesterday 😲
Release area ~1800 m asl
📷 Sylvain Thiabaud
Release area ~1800 m asl
📷 Sylvain Thiabaud
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A rare moment of a Republican genuinely giving a damn.
November 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
A rare moment of a Republican genuinely giving a damn.
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Finally getting some theological clarity on the ethics of reclining in one’s plane seat
November 29, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Finally getting some theological clarity on the ethics of reclining in one’s plane seat
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The Doctor is right and correct
Always love to see great talent using their platform for unabashed good.
'F*** Off And Let People Be': David Tennant Doubles Down On Support For Trans People
"People are trying to create division... and it's so f***ing unnecessary."
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 12:51 PM
The Doctor is right and correct
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Doing comics is a solitary work that takes a lot of time. You can't imagine the boost of energy that it is when someone tells you your work has resonated with them tho, makes it worth all the effort!
November 29, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Doing comics is a solitary work that takes a lot of time. You can't imagine the boost of energy that it is when someone tells you your work has resonated with them tho, makes it worth all the effort!