Randy G
@randygdata.bsky.social
💙Classically trained musician with day job in business and technology - passionate about preserving humanity and the arts from the ravages of AI. And from those tech bro oligarchs. Loves Tolkien. And women's basketball! Go UCONN Huskies and NY Liberty!💙
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Randy G
@randygdata.bsky.social
· Jul 4
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says he's 'politically homeless' in July 4 post bashing Democrats
"We should encourage people to make tons of money and then also find ways to widely distribute wealth and share the compounding magic of capitalism," he wrote.
www.cnbc.com
"Poor" Sam Altman. He says he's "politically homeless". Sam, feel free to open your Hawaii estate, or your mega-mansion in San Francisco, or better yet, both, to the true homeless who don't have a roof over their head this 4th of July. And school them on the "compounding magic of capitalism".
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This week Open AI walked back a call for the govt to backstop financing for its trillion dollar investments in data centers. This was only the tip of the iceberg; a slow bailout for AI firms is already underway. Read more from @ambakak.bsky.social and I in @wsj.com: www.wsj.com/opinion/you-...
Opinion | You May Already Be Bailing Out the AI Business
Washington is treating the industry as if it’s too big to fail, even as the market sends lukewarm signals.
www.wsj.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:56 PM
This week Open AI walked back a call for the govt to backstop financing for its trillion dollar investments in data centers. This was only the tip of the iceberg; a slow bailout for AI firms is already underway. Read more from @ambakak.bsky.social and I in @wsj.com: www.wsj.com/opinion/you-...
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What a blast putting big tech on trial with these guys and the 150+ wonderful humans who packed into the Starr Barr last night to talk extractive AI, surveillance, labor—and to smash the machinery hurtful to commonality.
Huge thanks to everyone who made the 2nd NYC Luddite tribunal such a success.
Huge thanks to everyone who made the 2nd NYC Luddite tribunal such a success.
November 9, 2025 at 6:13 PM
What a blast putting big tech on trial with these guys and the 150+ wonderful humans who packed into the Starr Barr last night to talk extractive AI, surveillance, labor—and to smash the machinery hurtful to commonality.
Huge thanks to everyone who made the 2nd NYC Luddite tribunal such a success.
Huge thanks to everyone who made the 2nd NYC Luddite tribunal such a success.
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Pass this around, let's get this going viral!!!
Not altered or AI.
Not altered or AI.
November 8, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Pass this around, let's get this going viral!!!
Not altered or AI.
Not altered or AI.
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Bahahahahaha The New York Times just printed an opinion piece declaring "AI is intelligent, so long as we redefine what intelligence means to include it. And soon AI will be conscious, because we'll just redefine consciousness too!"
Nothing means anything! Yay!
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/o...
Nothing means anything! Yay!
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/o...
Opinion | A.I. Is on Its Way to Something Even More Remarkable Than Intelligence
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Bahahahahaha The New York Times just printed an opinion piece declaring "AI is intelligent, so long as we redefine what intelligence means to include it. And soon AI will be conscious, because we'll just redefine consciousness too!"
Nothing means anything! Yay!
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/o...
Nothing means anything! Yay!
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/o...
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A busy first day as your Mayor-elect: early morning interviews, transition announcements and meetings. More to say on all of it tomorrow.
But a highlight was lunch with my Congresswoman @aoc.bsky.social at Laliguras Bistro in Jackson Heights.
But a highlight was lunch with my Congresswoman @aoc.bsky.social at Laliguras Bistro in Jackson Heights.
November 6, 2025 at 12:47 AM
A busy first day as your Mayor-elect: early morning interviews, transition announcements and meetings. More to say on all of it tomorrow.
But a highlight was lunch with my Congresswoman @aoc.bsky.social at Laliguras Bistro in Jackson Heights.
But a highlight was lunch with my Congresswoman @aoc.bsky.social at Laliguras Bistro in Jackson Heights.
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Your regular reminder that we desperately need to overturn Citizens United and get big money out of politics.
It is among the worst Supreme Court decisions in history.
It corrupts our political system every day.
It is among the worst Supreme Court decisions in history.
It corrupts our political system every day.
October 24, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Your regular reminder that we desperately need to overturn Citizens United and get big money out of politics.
It is among the worst Supreme Court decisions in history.
It corrupts our political system every day.
It is among the worst Supreme Court decisions in history.
It corrupts our political system every day.
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When idiot Ron Schneider was born in 1963, the infant mortality rate was 29/1,000. It is now close to 5/1,000. So, no, children were NOT healthier when he was a kid. And he was, clearly, dropped on his head.
October 24, 2025 at 9:03 PM
When idiot Ron Schneider was born in 1963, the infant mortality rate was 29/1,000. It is now close to 5/1,000. So, no, children were NOT healthier when he was a kid. And he was, clearly, dropped on his head.
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The least surprising news of the day.
October 24, 2025 at 11:18 PM
The least surprising news of the day.
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So they didn’t like the ad. Let’s just post Reagan’s 5 min speech against tariffs as it appears on YouTube.
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
President Reagan's Radio Address on Free and Fair Trade on April 25, 1987
YouTube video by Reagan Library
youtu.be
October 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
So they didn’t like the ad. Let’s just post Reagan’s 5 min speech against tariffs as it appears on YouTube.
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
*There’s a lot of really cool AI integration including security based which has facial recognition, license plate recognition, they can detect unusual behavior. Some people don’t necessarily want all of it,” Pozil said. “It can be a little bit invasive.”
You think??
nypost.com/2025/10/20/r...
You think??
nypost.com/2025/10/20/r...
Ultra-wealthy tech bros are seeking out a new amenity for their multimillion-dollar homes
This moneyed set seeks residences that go far beyond automated lights or remote-controlled thermostats.
nypost.com
October 24, 2025 at 8:09 PM
*There’s a lot of really cool AI integration including security based which has facial recognition, license plate recognition, they can detect unusual behavior. Some people don’t necessarily want all of it,” Pozil said. “It can be a little bit invasive.”
You think??
nypost.com/2025/10/20/r...
You think??
nypost.com/2025/10/20/r...
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New market manipulation scheme just dropped
October 24, 2025 at 4:15 AM
New market manipulation scheme just dropped
Fantastic article by @normanoder.bsky.social on what the "40% affordable unit" commitment in the EDC's BMT Vision Plan may really mean in terms of the size of these units vs. the market-rate units. Just another illustration of the shaky numbers underpinning EDC's "vision" plan.
Are Larger Market-Rate Apartments in Brooklyn Marine Terminal Plan Key to the 40% Affordability Promise?
Below-market apartments are smaller. So, they might occupy less than 40% of the square footage--at least if the city's placeholder assumption is borne out. Same for the revised Atlantic Yards?
open.substack.com
October 24, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Fantastic article by @normanoder.bsky.social on what the "40% affordable unit" commitment in the EDC's BMT Vision Plan may really mean in terms of the size of these units vs. the market-rate units. Just another illustration of the shaky numbers underpinning EDC's "vision" plan.
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Ted finally deleted this lie over 24 hours later. Only the 900th time he has posted a fake right-wing internet lie. You would think a US Senator would take a few minutes to make sure these things are legit, but we are talking about Ted Cruz.
October 21, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Ted finally deleted this lie over 24 hours later. Only the 900th time he has posted a fake right-wing internet lie. You would think a US Senator would take a few minutes to make sure these things are legit, but we are talking about Ted Cruz.
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Local activists and organizers were the beating heart of No Kings Day — and they will keep leading the fight on the ground in your community. Use our map to see what groups are near you and get in touch with your local Indivisibles: indivisible.org/groups
October 20, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Local activists and organizers were the beating heart of No Kings Day — and they will keep leading the fight on the ground in your community. Use our map to see what groups are near you and get in touch with your local Indivisibles: indivisible.org/groups
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Yes, I am awake at 4:30 AM —sick at heart—making posts about the demolished East Wing of the White House.
I just…can’t.
I just…can’t.
October 21, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Yes, I am awake at 4:30 AM —sick at heart—making posts about the demolished East Wing of the White House.
I just…can’t.
I just…can’t.
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The Treasury Department instructed employees not to share to share photos of the demolition of parts of the White House’s East Wing
Exclusive | Treasury Tells Employees Not to Share Photos of White House Ballroom Construction
Images of the demolition of parts of the East Wing went viral on Monday, and Treasury’s headquarters next door to the White House has a front-row seat.
www.wsj.com
October 21, 2025 at 2:40 AM
The Treasury Department instructed employees not to share to share photos of the demolition of parts of the White House’s East Wing
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It looks even worse by video 😢
October 21, 2025 at 3:21 AM
It looks even worse by video 😢
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Making Argentina Great Again
October 21, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Making Argentina Great Again
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Thank you to everyone at the #NO_KINGS rallies for making your voices heard & being part of history.
The massive crowds were joyful, passionate & spectacular!
So were the signs...
The massive crowds were joyful, passionate & spectacular!
So were the signs...
October 19, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Thank you to everyone at the #NO_KINGS rallies for making your voices heard & being part of history.
The massive crowds were joyful, passionate & spectacular!
So were the signs...
The massive crowds were joyful, passionate & spectacular!
So were the signs...
At #NoKings in Manhattan, my wife Sharon and I march with @bkindivisible.bsky.social, which did an amazing job today, providing signs and banners and keepin us organized and loud!
October 19, 2025 at 3:34 AM
At #NoKings in Manhattan, my wife Sharon and I march with @bkindivisible.bsky.social, which did an amazing job today, providing signs and banners and keepin us organized and loud!