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This is what should be on every front page in 150 point banner headlines. All I have is this Substack but I lay it beneath your feet and pray to a higher power that I'm wrong.
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“It’s all connected. We are living through an information crisis. It’s what underpins everything.”
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Every hour between Monday and Tuesday, Twitter generated 6,700 sexual deepfake images.
Experts say it has become the biggest online factory of such material in the world.
This was a trend once on the darkest corners of the web - now pushed by a billionaire into the mainstream.
Experts say it has become the biggest online factory of such material in the world.
This was a trend once on the darkest corners of the web - now pushed by a billionaire into the mainstream.
The AI Minister Niamh Smyth is seeking an urgent meeting with bosses of X over its Grok feature, which can generate sexualised deepfake images. She says the function is “disturbing and deeply worrying”
#VMNews
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January 7, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Every hour between Monday and Tuesday, Twitter generated 6,700 sexual deepfake images.
Experts say it has become the biggest online factory of such material in the world.
This was a trend once on the darkest corners of the web - now pushed by a billionaire into the mainstream.
Experts say it has become the biggest online factory of such material in the world.
This was a trend once on the darkest corners of the web - now pushed by a billionaire into the mainstream.
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Breaking: Women's Aid Ireland will no longer maintain a presence on X from tomorrow.
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January 7, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Breaking: Women's Aid Ireland will no longer maintain a presence on X from tomorrow.
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“Flying is dominated by rich passengers, with just 1% of the world’s population responsible for 50% of aviation emissions. Only about 10% of people fly at all each year & only 4% fly abroad.”
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Revealed: how aviation emissions could be halved without cutting journeys
Exclusive: Getting rid of premium seats, ensuring flights are near full and using efficient aircraft could slash CO2, analysis suggests
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January 7, 2026 at 11:12 AM
“Flying is dominated by rich passengers, with just 1% of the world’s population responsible for 50% of aviation emissions. Only about 10% of people fly at all each year & only 4% fly abroad.”
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The rest of us can reflect on the fact that our Tánaiste still has his X account, after learning of the creation and sharing of non-consensual sexualised images of children and women on Grok.
Tánaiste Simon Harris this evening asked if he'd delete his X account in light of the creation and sharing of non-consensual sexualised images of children and women on Grok, says he'll have to reflect on it.
January 6, 2026 at 10:09 PM
The rest of us can reflect on the fact that our Tánaiste still has his X account, after learning of the creation and sharing of non-consensual sexualised images of children and women on Grok.
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Nollaig na mBan shona daoibh! 👯🍸🎄
January 6, 2026 at 8:02 AM
Nollaig na mBan shona daoibh! 👯🍸🎄
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But the scariest was coming across images taken of women in the street, digitally stripped by Grok. Thought you could keep yourself safe by never, ever posting a picture online? Forget it. Anyone with a phone who walks or drives past you can create pornography of you now.
January 5, 2026 at 10:17 PM
But the scariest was coming across images taken of women in the street, digitally stripped by Grok. Thought you could keep yourself safe by never, ever posting a picture online? Forget it. Anyone with a phone who walks or drives past you can create pornography of you now.
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World ‘may not have time’ to prepare for AI safety risks, says leading researcher
World ‘may not have time’ to prepare for AI safety risks, says leading researcher
AI safety expert David Dalrymple said rapid advances could outpace efforts to control powerful systems
The world “may not have time” to prepare for the safety risks posed by cutting-edge AI systems, according to a leading figure at the UK government’s scientific research agency.
David Dalrymple, a programme director and AI safety expert at the Aria agency, told the Guardian people should be concerned about the growing capability of the technology. Continue reading...
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January 4, 2026 at 2:18 PM
World ‘may not have time’ to prepare for AI safety risks, says leading researcher
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“The transition to clean energy isn’t just about cutting emissions … It’s about refusing to let your economy, your security, your people’s wellbeing be held hostage by events you cannot control, in places you cannot reach, by leaders you did not choose.”
When oil dictates war: Why Venezuela exposes the true cost of energy dependence
The early hours of January 3, 2026, marked not just another military intervention, but a stark reminder of a uncomfortable truth: as long as the world runs on oil, military might will shadow energy se...
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January 4, 2026 at 7:53 PM
“The transition to clean energy isn’t just about cutting emissions … It’s about refusing to let your economy, your security, your people’s wellbeing be held hostage by events you cannot control, in places you cannot reach, by leaders you did not choose.”
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Expect to see a lot of this classic Onion headline, from 23 years ago, over the coming weeks.
January 3, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Expect to see a lot of this classic Onion headline, from 23 years ago, over the coming weeks.
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This is exactly the reason why this is not only wildly illegal, under both domestic & international law, but also why it is so disastrous for world order & US national security.
So, now what stops Turkey from taking over Syria, Russia from taking over Ukraine, and China from taking over Taiwan? US?
January 3, 2026 at 6:05 PM
This is exactly the reason why this is not only wildly illegal, under both domestic & international law, but also why it is so disastrous for world order & US national security.
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Evil people promote indifference to politics as well as resentment of 'the other'
They've lots of practice.
They've lots of practice.
January 3, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Evil people promote indifference to politics as well as resentment of 'the other'
They've lots of practice.
They've lots of practice.
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And there ya have it…
Officials from top Wall Street firms will be traveling to Venezuela to investigate “investment prospects” of the country. “The trip will feature about 20 officials from the finance, energy and defense sectors.”
Officials from top Wall Street firms will be traveling to Venezuela to investigate “investment prospects” of the country. “The trip will feature about 20 officials from the finance, energy and defense sectors.”
Finance Industry Eyes Investment Opportunities in Venezuela
Some on Wall Street are already considering possible investment opportunities in Venezuela following the capture of Nicolás Maduro, according to Charles Myers, chairman of consulting firm Signum Globa...
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January 3, 2026 at 7:13 PM
And there ya have it…
Officials from top Wall Street firms will be traveling to Venezuela to investigate “investment prospects” of the country. “The trip will feature about 20 officials from the finance, energy and defense sectors.”
Officials from top Wall Street firms will be traveling to Venezuela to investigate “investment prospects” of the country. “The trip will feature about 20 officials from the finance, energy and defense sectors.”
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International law won't constrain Trump's thirst for oil. But every solar panel that goes up makes crude reserves that much less valuable
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Just possibly it's the oil?
A solar panel is the new peace sign
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January 3, 2026 at 4:11 PM
International law won't constrain Trump's thirst for oil. But every solar panel that goes up makes crude reserves that much less valuable
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We will either end fossil fuel dependency and the predatory extractivist basis of global production, or they will end us through wars and ecological collapse - all at the same time.
January 3, 2026 at 3:34 PM
We will either end fossil fuel dependency and the predatory extractivist basis of global production, or they will end us through wars and ecological collapse - all at the same time.
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The Green Party condemns the unilateral and illegal action of the U.S. in attacking Venezuela.
The most pressing humanitarian issue is the welfare of people in Venezuela and to protect against violence and unrest in the country in response to the actions of the U.S.
The most pressing humanitarian issue is the welfare of people in Venezuela and to protect against violence and unrest in the country in response to the actions of the U.S.
January 3, 2026 at 2:08 PM
The Green Party condemns the unilateral and illegal action of the U.S. in attacking Venezuela.
The most pressing humanitarian issue is the welfare of people in Venezuela and to protect against violence and unrest in the country in response to the actions of the U.S.
The most pressing humanitarian issue is the welfare of people in Venezuela and to protect against violence and unrest in the country in response to the actions of the U.S.
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What the hell is happening to journalism?
Nicolas Maduro's heavy-handed rule in Venezuela is finally ended by Trump reut.rs/3YWbo3K
Nicolas Maduro's heavy-handed rule in Venezuela is finally ended by Trump
Nicolas Maduro ruled Venezuela with a heavy hand for more than 12 years, presiding over deep economic and social crises and resisting pressure from domestic opponents and foreign governments for political change.
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January 3, 2026 at 2:15 PM
What the hell is happening to journalism?
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you don't need to add caveats agreeing that the head of state abducted is a bad guy before opposing abduction of a head of state by military force. If the rule was any head of government is fair game then the entire world would be a series of decapitation strikes and show trials in foreign courts.
January 3, 2026 at 1:50 PM
you don't need to add caveats agreeing that the head of state abducted is a bad guy before opposing abduction of a head of state by military force. If the rule was any head of government is fair game then the entire world would be a series of decapitation strikes and show trials in foreign courts.
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Hard to believe a FIFA Peace Prize laureate would do this.
January 3, 2026 at 6:56 AM
Hard to believe a FIFA Peace Prize laureate would do this.
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Just as well we’re not in a society handing vast amounts of power to this technology and its owners without regulation, isn’t it?
January 2, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Just as well we’re not in a society handing vast amounts of power to this technology and its owners without regulation, isn’t it?
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📢Join OHNI as a Member today and engage with Ireland's #oralhistory community in 2026!
Benefits include special discounted rates for our events, early registration options, and opportunities to get involved on OHNI sub-committees.
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Benefits include special discounted rates for our events, early registration options, and opportunities to get involved on OHNI sub-committees.
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January 2, 2026 at 12:50 PM
📢Join OHNI as a Member today and engage with Ireland's #oralhistory community in 2026!
Benefits include special discounted rates for our events, early registration options, and opportunities to get involved on OHNI sub-committees.
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Benefits include special discounted rates for our events, early registration options, and opportunities to get involved on OHNI sub-committees.
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Todays walk
January 2, 2026 at 12:53 PM
Todays walk
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An extraordinary, brilliant line.
Mamdani: For too long, those fluent in the good grammar of civility have deployed decorum to mask agendas of cruelty
January 1, 2026 at 9:30 PM
An extraordinary, brilliant line.
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Let’s make 2026 the year we face the climate and nature crisis together - and begin building a better, safer future.
#NEB205 #TimeToStepUp #NationalEmergencyBriefing
#NEB205 #TimeToStepUp #NationalEmergencyBriefing
Please ask your MP to watch the 9 expert briefings on the climate & nature crisis, and then add their name to the Parliamentary Call for a televised emergency briefing.
More info: www.nebriefing.org/take-action
Full talks: www.youtube.com/@nebriefing
Clips of all nine talks below 🧵1/10👇
#NEB2025
More info: www.nebriefing.org/take-action
Full talks: www.youtube.com/@nebriefing
Clips of all nine talks below 🧵1/10👇
#NEB2025
National Emergency Briefing
Take Action on the Climate and Nature Emergency | How to engage after the National Emergency Briefing and support science-led solutions
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January 1, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Let’s make 2026 the year we face the climate and nature crisis together - and begin building a better, safer future.
#NEB205 #TimeToStepUp #NationalEmergencyBriefing
#NEB205 #TimeToStepUp #NationalEmergencyBriefing
This morning’s walk
January 1, 2026 at 10:34 AM
This morning’s walk
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