Caracter
@caracter.bsky.social
I'm an IT student. (he/him).
I like Tech, AI, and Privacy.
Contributor at https://privacyguides.org
Linux user.
I like Tech, AI, and Privacy.
Contributor at https://privacyguides.org
Linux user.
My 2 cents is that this is a terrible idea. RFK is really vilified on the left, but he is really not that different from other icompetetent Trump officials. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
November 16, 2025 at 12:42 AM
My 2 cents is that this is a terrible idea. RFK is really vilified on the left, but he is really not that different from other icompetetent Trump officials. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
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SNAP Warns Recipients It Could Be Days Before Kidneys Regain Function https://theonion.com/snap-warns-recipients-it-could-be-days-before-kidneys-regain-function/
November 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
SNAP Warns Recipients It Could Be Days Before Kidneys Regain Function https://theonion.com/snap-warns-recipients-it-could-be-days-before-kidneys-regain-function/
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Today, we're launching SlopStop: Community-driven AI slop detection in Kagi Search.
Join our collective defense against AI-generated spam and content farms:
blog.kagi.com/slopstop
Join our collective defense against AI-generated spam and content farms:
blog.kagi.com/slopstop
November 13, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Today, we're launching SlopStop: Community-driven AI slop detection in Kagi Search.
Join our collective defense against AI-generated spam and content farms:
blog.kagi.com/slopstop
Join our collective defense against AI-generated spam and content farms:
blog.kagi.com/slopstop
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*Why* does it need to be AI-generated?
All schools in England to be given AI-generated pupil attendance targets
Unions decry move, saying it will put more pressure on headteachers without tackling absence from classrooms
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:35 PM
*Why* does it need to be AI-generated?
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B of A:
“.. For [our] Michael Hartnett, being short hyperscaler bonds is a top trade idea for 2026, as their spreads have widened while cash flow has become insufficient to finance the AI buildout.”
“.. For [our] Michael Hartnett, being short hyperscaler bonds is a top trade idea for 2026, as their spreads have widened while cash flow has become insufficient to finance the AI buildout.”
November 12, 2025 at 11:33 AM
B of A:
“.. For [our] Michael Hartnett, being short hyperscaler bonds is a top trade idea for 2026, as their spreads have widened while cash flow has become insufficient to finance the AI buildout.”
“.. For [our] Michael Hartnett, being short hyperscaler bonds is a top trade idea for 2026, as their spreads have widened while cash flow has become insufficient to finance the AI buildout.”
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I know that big numbers have lost all meaning in A.I., and this one is a forecast.
But truly:
"OpenAI forecasts its operating losses that year to swell to about $74 billion"
www.wsj.com/tech/ai/open...
But truly:
"OpenAI forecasts its operating losses that year to swell to about $74 billion"
www.wsj.com/tech/ai/open...
Anthropic Is on Track to Turn a Profit Much Faster Than OpenAI
Financial documents from both companies show the different approaches they are taking to the AI boom.
www.wsj.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:11 PM
I know that big numbers have lost all meaning in A.I., and this one is a forecast.
But truly:
"OpenAI forecasts its operating losses that year to swell to about $74 billion"
www.wsj.com/tech/ai/open...
But truly:
"OpenAI forecasts its operating losses that year to swell to about $74 billion"
www.wsj.com/tech/ai/open...
When the Supreme Court impedes local judge rulings with no given reason on giving to hungry families, we have to ask : Why are they allowed to do that?
apnews.com/live/donald-...
apnews.com/live/donald-...
November 11, 2025 at 11:43 PM
When the Supreme Court impedes local judge rulings with no given reason on giving to hungry families, we have to ask : Why are they allowed to do that?
apnews.com/live/donald-...
apnews.com/live/donald-...
@gateklons.bsky.social wtf really. Does the commission has the power to do it unilaterally or does it need to go trough the Parliament and/or Council?
noyb.eu/en/eu-commis...
noyb.eu/en/eu-commis...
November 10, 2025 at 11:47 AM
@gateklons.bsky.social wtf really. Does the commission has the power to do it unilaterally or does it need to go trough the Parliament and/or Council?
noyb.eu/en/eu-commis...
noyb.eu/en/eu-commis...
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Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage
November 10, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage
www.euractiv.com/news/trump-h...
I hope someone in his administration tells him that the Adria oil pipeline goes trough Hungary from a terminal in the Adriatic see.
I hope someone in his administration tells him that the Adria oil pipeline goes trough Hungary from a terminal in the Adriatic see.
Trump hosts Hungarian PM Orbán, eyes Russian oil sanctions carve-out | Euractiv
Hungary – the closest ally in the European Union of both Trump and the Kremlin – depends heavily on Russian oil and gas despite EU efforts to wean itself off
www.euractiv.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:12 PM
www.euractiv.com/news/trump-h...
I hope someone in his administration tells him that the Adria oil pipeline goes trough Hungary from a terminal in the Adriatic see.
I hope someone in his administration tells him that the Adria oil pipeline goes trough Hungary from a terminal in the Adriatic see.
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EFF teamed up with AV Comparatives to see how well anti-virus apps detect stalkerware on Android phones.
www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
November 6, 2025 at 8:22 PM
EFF teamed up with AV Comparatives to see how well anti-virus apps detect stalkerware on Android phones.
www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
We used to explain CEO's insane wealth by explaining how many years work it would take for the average worker to match it.
Now, we need to to explain Musk pay by explaining how many years it would take for the average CEO.
Absolutely wild.
Now, we need to to explain Musk pay by explaining how many years it would take for the average CEO.
Absolutely wild.
November 6, 2025 at 11:34 PM
We used to explain CEO's insane wealth by explaining how many years work it would take for the average worker to match it.
Now, we need to to explain Musk pay by explaining how many years it would take for the average CEO.
Absolutely wild.
Now, we need to to explain Musk pay by explaining how many years it would take for the average CEO.
Absolutely wild.
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So, kinda unsurprising, and not good news, but here's the results of the Tesla shareholder meeting vote:
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Board proposals:
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Proposal 1: Election of directors
All three (who have done nothing to check Elon's power) were reelected.
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Board proposals:
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Proposal 1: Election of directors
All three (who have done nothing to check Elon's power) were reelected.
November 6, 2025 at 10:25 PM
So, kinda unsurprising, and not good news, but here's the results of the Tesla shareholder meeting vote:
====
Board proposals:
====
Proposal 1: Election of directors
All three (who have done nothing to check Elon's power) were reelected.
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Board proposals:
====
Proposal 1: Election of directors
All three (who have done nothing to check Elon's power) were reelected.
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Here's an interesting graph of social media usage by age (from ukonward.com/reports/ball...) #TeamCompSci
November 5, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Here's an interesting graph of social media usage by age (from ukonward.com/reports/ball...) #TeamCompSci
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The fukuyamian mistake we keep making about trumpism and democracy -
November 2, 2025 at 1:03 PM
The fukuyamian mistake we keep making about trumpism and democracy -
Today's US State and local elections really showed how pissed up people are about Republicans. Especially with Pennsylvania Dem Attorney candidate winning despite remarks proning political violence.
November 5, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Today's US State and local elections really showed how pissed up people are about Republicans. Especially with Pennsylvania Dem Attorney candidate winning despite remarks proning political violence.
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COUNTRY ANALYSIS: Saudi Arabia’s emissions are on a steep upward trajectory, projected to continue rising through to 2035.
No policies in place that wld stop growth or reduce country's dependence on fossil fuels.
We continue to rate its climate action "Critically insufficient"
🔗 bit.ly/CAT_SAU
No policies in place that wld stop growth or reduce country's dependence on fossil fuels.
We continue to rate its climate action "Critically insufficient"
🔗 bit.ly/CAT_SAU
November 5, 2025 at 12:19 PM
COUNTRY ANALYSIS: Saudi Arabia’s emissions are on a steep upward trajectory, projected to continue rising through to 2035.
No policies in place that wld stop growth or reduce country's dependence on fossil fuels.
We continue to rate its climate action "Critically insufficient"
🔗 bit.ly/CAT_SAU
No policies in place that wld stop growth or reduce country's dependence on fossil fuels.
We continue to rate its climate action "Critically insufficient"
🔗 bit.ly/CAT_SAU
What do you think of media corporate sponsors? Like is it okay for a news segment to be sponsored by BP or Anthropic?
October 29, 2025 at 11:27 AM
What do you think of media corporate sponsors? Like is it okay for a news segment to be sponsored by BP or Anthropic?
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Google and Apple should add a device-level AI permission, just like it does for other potentially invasive privacy features, like location, to their phones. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
When AI and Secure Chat Meet, Users Deserve Strong Controls Over How
Both Google and Apple are cramming new AI features into their phones and other devices, and neither company has offered clear ways to control which apps those AI systems can access. Recent issues
www.eff.org
October 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Google and Apple should add a device-level AI permission, just like it does for other potentially invasive privacy features, like location, to their phones. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
This is both a terrible and hopeful moment. Most of the US media - from the New York Times to NewsMax - stood up against Pentagon cendorship.
Terrible that this is happening, but giving me hope.
wapo.com/business/2025/10/16/more-than-100-people-cover-pentagon-only-15-signed-its-new-press-policy/
Terrible that this is happening, but giving me hope.
wapo.com/business/2025/10/16/more-than-100-people-cover-pentagon-only-15-signed-its-new-press-policy/
October 18, 2025 at 7:24 PM
This is both a terrible and hopeful moment. Most of the US media - from the New York Times to NewsMax - stood up against Pentagon cendorship.
Terrible that this is happening, but giving me hope.
wapo.com/business/2025/10/16/more-than-100-people-cover-pentagon-only-15-signed-its-new-press-policy/
Terrible that this is happening, but giving me hope.
wapo.com/business/2025/10/16/more-than-100-people-cover-pentagon-only-15-signed-its-new-press-policy/
Seems like SCOTUS is not going to held manu principles. www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
US Supreme Court to hear case that takes aim at Voting Rights Act
The U.S. Supreme Court is slated on Wednesday to hear arguments in a dispute over the composition of Louisiana electoral districts in a case that could imperil a key section of the Voting Rights Act, the landmark 1965 federal law enacted by Congress to prevent racial discrimination in voting.
www.reuters.com
October 15, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Seems like SCOTUS is not going to held manu principles. www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
I guess the amswer is Yes.
![The Economist Insiders platform. Ask "IS AI's trillion-dolar bet worth it?
Below, it proudly says "Insider is supported by Claude [from Anthropic]"](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:wzulhzhph2wtkf5c2psqwqph/bafkreicbvaglwpohcwckjgrlpmarweannxaink3tvtxyaatwhuqomm2ze4@jpeg)
October 15, 2025 at 9:38 AM
I guess the amswer is Yes.
Really nice to see hostages coming home. It looks like this horrific war might finally be over. May it Last!
October 13, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Really nice to see hostages coming home. It looks like this horrific war might finally be over. May it Last!