bex
@bexshea.bsky.social
Writer, rpg enthusiast, typical half-elf bard. VP21. They/them.
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As was true with the translators I heard from in an earlier edition, copywriters never felt that they were being replaced because the AI's work was better. It was almost always worse. It was simply cheaper and faster, and deemed "good enough" by clients.
December 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
As was true with the translators I heard from in an earlier edition, copywriters never felt that they were being replaced because the AI's work was better. It was almost always worse. It was simply cheaper and faster, and deemed "good enough" by clients.
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When the AI boom began, copywriters were singled out as one of the jobs most vulnerable to AI. Now, three years later, I wanted to hear from workers on the frontlines of the industry, to hear what had actually taken place on the ground.
For many, it was even worse than they'd feared.
For many, it was even worse than they'd feared.
"I was forced to use AI until the day I was laid off." Copywriters reveal how AI has decimated their industry
Copywriters were one of the first to have their jobs targeted by AI firms. These are their stories, three years into the AI era.
www.bloodinthemachine.com
December 12, 2025 at 6:47 PM
When the AI boom began, copywriters were singled out as one of the jobs most vulnerable to AI. Now, three years later, I wanted to hear from workers on the frontlines of the industry, to hear what had actually taken place on the ground.
For many, it was even worse than they'd feared.
For many, it was even worse than they'd feared.
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About to march! #WorkersOverBillionaires Chicago
September 1, 2025 at 4:41 PM
About to march! #WorkersOverBillionaires Chicago
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NEW — Mayor Brandon Johnson took the stage at the “Workers Over Billionaires” rally and march in Chicago.
He ended his speech with a rallying cry: “No troops in Chicago. Invest in Chicago”
Video here ⬇️
thetriibe.com/2025/09/live...
He ended his speech with a rallying cry: “No troops in Chicago. Invest in Chicago”
Video here ⬇️
thetriibe.com/2025/09/live...
Live: 'No troops in Chicago," Mayor Brandon Johnson says at 'Workers Over Billionaires' march • The TRiiBE
LIVE: Chicago hits the streets today for anti-Trump protests ahead of feds deployment.
thetriibe.com
September 1, 2025 at 4:51 PM
NEW — Mayor Brandon Johnson took the stage at the “Workers Over Billionaires” rally and march in Chicago.
He ended his speech with a rallying cry: “No troops in Chicago. Invest in Chicago”
Video here ⬇️
thetriibe.com/2025/09/live...
He ended his speech with a rallying cry: “No troops in Chicago. Invest in Chicago”
Video here ⬇️
thetriibe.com/2025/09/live...
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Chicago residents know what's what:
"Trump’s real goal is to silence dissent in Democrat-led cities, like Chicago, & make it appear like a dangerous place by creating a “spectacle."
“It enrages me, there’s no reason for the military to be here"
"it’s a misuse of the resources"
"Trump’s real goal is to silence dissent in Democrat-led cities, like Chicago, & make it appear like a dangerous place by creating a “spectacle."
“It enrages me, there’s no reason for the military to be here"
"it’s a misuse of the resources"
Northwest side residents called the plan a misuse of the military and a waste of money. Chicago officials described President Donald Trump’s plan to deploy the National Guard as “unconstitutional.” trib.al/0sXMEqG
Chicago residents reject Trump's plan to send in National Guard as a 'terrible idea'
Northwest side residents called the plan a misuse of the military and a waste of money. Chicago officials described President Donald Trump's plan to deploy the National Guard as "unconstitutional."
trib.al
August 25, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Chicago residents know what's what:
"Trump’s real goal is to silence dissent in Democrat-led cities, like Chicago, & make it appear like a dangerous place by creating a “spectacle."
“It enrages me, there’s no reason for the military to be here"
"it’s a misuse of the resources"
"Trump’s real goal is to silence dissent in Democrat-led cities, like Chicago, & make it appear like a dangerous place by creating a “spectacle."
“It enrages me, there’s no reason for the military to be here"
"it’s a misuse of the resources"
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there's a whole cottage industry of fear cultivation around AI risk - but more of it centered around "what AI could do if it becomes advanced enough" rather than "what specific oligarchs could do if their AI is even marginally cheaper than their current imperialist tactics"
Artificial intelligence has long threatened to transform elections around the world. Now there is evidence from at least 50 countries that it already has. Most of it is misleading voters and discrediting the democratic process.
A.I. Is Starting to Wear Down Democracy
Content generated by artificial intelligence has become a factor in elections around the world. Most of it is bad, misleading voters and discrediting the democratic process.
trib.al
June 26, 2025 at 6:07 PM
there's a whole cottage industry of fear cultivation around AI risk - but more of it centered around "what AI could do if it becomes advanced enough" rather than "what specific oligarchs could do if their AI is even marginally cheaper than their current imperialist tactics"
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I want a SATC style show about these two beautiful people, except instead of them running around shopping for shoes the show is about them going to protests and messy DSA drama
A perfect pair of signs, no notes
June 14, 2025 at 7:19 PM
I want a SATC style show about these two beautiful people, except instead of them running around shopping for shoes the show is about them going to protests and messy DSA drama
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photo from @tylerplariviere.bsky.social of protesters being arrested as the ICE protest continues in downtown Chicago.
Follow our live blog for more updates from the march: chicago.suntimes.com/live/chicago...
Follow our live blog for more updates from the march: chicago.suntimes.com/live/chicago...
June 11, 2025 at 1:17 AM
photo from @tylerplariviere.bsky.social of protesters being arrested as the ICE protest continues in downtown Chicago.
Follow our live blog for more updates from the march: chicago.suntimes.com/live/chicago...
Follow our live blog for more updates from the march: chicago.suntimes.com/live/chicago...
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Some confrontation, State/Washington. “Who do you serve, who do you protect?”
June 11, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Some confrontation, State/Washington. “Who do you serve, who do you protect?”
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this is the largest protest Chicago has seen in years — thousands, maybe more — have marched up Dearborn from the Loop. I can't give a good estimate because I can't see the end of the column.
June 11, 2025 at 12:20 AM
this is the largest protest Chicago has seen in years — thousands, maybe more — have marched up Dearborn from the Loop. I can't give a good estimate because I can't see the end of the column.
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I love this city.
June 11, 2025 at 12:09 AM
I love this city.
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The anti-ICE protest in Chicago is quite large, stretching from Monroe onto DSLD, and wrapping back around Adams Street.
#OnAssignment for @blockclubchi.bsky.social
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June 10, 2025 at 11:41 PM
The anti-ICE protest in Chicago is quite large, stretching from Monroe onto DSLD, and wrapping back around Adams Street.
#OnAssignment for @blockclubchi.bsky.social
#OnAssignment for @blockclubchi.bsky.social
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The Chicago march has taken Lake Shore Drive.
June 10, 2025 at 11:38 PM
The Chicago march has taken Lake Shore Drive.
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A few thousand anti-ICE protesters are marching their way through downtown Chicago. Currently they’re on Wacker Drive and passing Trump Tower, which is blocked off by salt trucks.
#OnAssignment for @blockclubchi.bsky.social
#OnAssignment for @blockclubchi.bsky.social
June 10, 2025 at 11:08 PM
A few thousand anti-ICE protesters are marching their way through downtown Chicago. Currently they’re on Wacker Drive and passing Trump Tower, which is blocked off by salt trucks.
#OnAssignment for @blockclubchi.bsky.social
#OnAssignment for @blockclubchi.bsky.social
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We’re in the streets in downtown Chicago.
June 10, 2025 at 11:14 PM
We’re in the streets in downtown Chicago.
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This Pride month, don’t forget about the trans and gnc activists who made this happen. People like Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P Johnson, whose leadership at Stonewall has now been stricken from all government websites by a Trump administration that wants us erased from history.
June 1, 2025 at 7:56 PM
This Pride month, don’t forget about the trans and gnc activists who made this happen. People like Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P Johnson, whose leadership at Stonewall has now been stricken from all government websites by a Trump administration that wants us erased from history.
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There's a reason why @edgeofsports.bsky.social & I argued that World Cup matches scheduled for the US must be moved to Canada & Mexico—for the safety of the players, their families, & fans—or qualifying countries should threaten to boycott the event. @thenation.com www.thenation.com/article/worl...
With ICE Out of Control, How Can the US Cohost the 2026 World Cup?
The country has proven itself incapable of not abducting and imprisoning people entering it—boycotting US matches avoids putting teams, their families, and fans in danger.
www.thenation.com
May 7, 2025 at 3:08 PM
There's a reason why @edgeofsports.bsky.social & I argued that World Cup matches scheduled for the US must be moved to Canada & Mexico—for the safety of the players, their families, & fans—or qualifying countries should threaten to boycott the event. @thenation.com www.thenation.com/article/worl...
"so how is c2e2 going, bex?"
April 13, 2025 at 12:58 AM
"so how is c2e2 going, bex?"
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Chicago showed up for trans people
March 30, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Chicago showed up for trans people
Happening right now!
When trans people are under attack, what do we do? Stand up! Fight back!
Today, 1pm, Federal Plaza, Chicago.
See you there!
Today, 1pm, Federal Plaza, Chicago.
See you there!
March 30, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Happening right now!
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For Trans Day of Visibility this year, we want to flood your feeds with stories of Trans Joy, Art, and Euphoria! To do that, we need YOUR stories! Submit them here:
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Art from @pocketmilo.bsky.social, check him out!
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Art from @pocketmilo.bsky.social, check him out!
March 25, 2025 at 4:16 PM
For Trans Day of Visibility this year, we want to flood your feeds with stories of Trans Joy, Art, and Euphoria! To do that, we need YOUR stories! Submit them here:
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Art from @pocketmilo.bsky.social, check him out!
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Art from @pocketmilo.bsky.social, check him out!
Good to see these workers organizing! The industry sorely needs it.
Here's the official announcement from CWA: cwa-union.org/news/release...
and the zine they're handing out:
drive.google.com/file/d/1rxk8...
and the zine they're handing out:
drive.google.com/file/d/1rxk8...
Video Game Workers Launch Industry-Wide Union with Communications Workers of America
Workers across the U.S. and Canada are launching United Videogame Workers-CWA Local 9433, a direct-join, industry-wide video game union with CWA, in partnership with the American Federation of Musicia...
cwa-union.org
March 19, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Good to see these workers organizing! The industry sorely needs it.
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Crowd for the #standupforscience rally in Chicago continues to grow, filling a good chunk of Fed Plaza
March 7, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Crowd for the #standupforscience rally in Chicago continues to grow, filling a good chunk of Fed Plaza