@cormac-d.bsky.social
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Ireland! We only need 4,000 more signatures to pass our threshold. C'mon!!
@ipsc.bsky.social
@kneecapceol.bsky.social
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@ipsc.bsky.social
@kneecapceol.bsky.social
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358 806 signatures for the full suspension of the EU-Israel association, more than 1/3 of what is needed and 4 of the 7 countries needed over 100%.
tinyurl.com/mv8fzdhu
☑️Belgium 103%
☑️Finland 100.5%
☑️France 296%
Ireland 58.7%
Italy 79.8%
Netherlands 31%
Poland 51.4%
☑️Spain 111.9%
Sweden 81.6%
tinyurl.com/mv8fzdhu
☑️Belgium 103%
☑️Finland 100.5%
☑️France 296%
Ireland 58.7%
Italy 79.8%
Netherlands 31%
Poland 51.4%
☑️Spain 111.9%
Sweden 81.6%
January 25, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Ireland! We only need 4,000 more signatures to pass our threshold. C'mon!!
@ipsc.bsky.social
@kneecapceol.bsky.social
🇵🇸🇮🇪✊
@ipsc.bsky.social
@kneecapceol.bsky.social
🇵🇸🇮🇪✊
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the woke mob is giving He-man pronouns
January 22, 2026 at 6:47 PM
the woke mob is giving He-man pronouns
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Musk’s Grok restricts image generator to paid users after outcry over sexualised AI images
An Irish Times journalist was still able to use the Grok app to partially undress pictures of herself, including some of her as a teenager and a child.
www.irishtimes.com/technology/c...
An Irish Times journalist was still able to use the Grok app to partially undress pictures of herself, including some of her as a teenager and a child.
www.irishtimes.com/technology/c...
Musk’s Grok restricts image generator to paid users after outcry over sexualised AI images
Patrick O’Donovan says he has deactivated his X account over concerns around Grok
www.irishtimes.com
January 10, 2026 at 7:55 AM
Musk’s Grok restricts image generator to paid users after outcry over sexualised AI images
An Irish Times journalist was still able to use the Grok app to partially undress pictures of herself, including some of her as a teenager and a child.
www.irishtimes.com/technology/c...
An Irish Times journalist was still able to use the Grok app to partially undress pictures of herself, including some of her as a teenager and a child.
www.irishtimes.com/technology/c...
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So, is the Minister a liar, or merely incompetent?
If he knew, then he lied. If he didn't know, then his special advisor and press secretary approved this without his knowledge (which also raises the question as to their competence!)
www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/movi...
If he knew, then he lied. If he didn't know, then his special advisor and press secretary approved this without his knowledge (which also raises the question as to their competence!)
www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/movi...
'Moving in with Family' social video was approved by Housing Minister's officials, emails show | BreakingNews
The Housing Minister moved to distance himself and his department from the ‘Moving in with Family’ video after it was pilloried online last month,
www.breakingnews.ie
January 9, 2026 at 7:44 PM
So, is the Minister a liar, or merely incompetent?
If he knew, then he lied. If he didn't know, then his special advisor and press secretary approved this without his knowledge (which also raises the question as to their competence!)
www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/movi...
If he knew, then he lied. If he didn't know, then his special advisor and press secretary approved this without his knowledge (which also raises the question as to their competence!)
www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/movi...
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Read the argument today that people should try to influence the narratives on the other website rather than abandon it.
I respect the view but - you're not influencing anyone.
Legacy media views throttled to death. Someone gave this example.
@BBC - 2m followers. Meg IP. One retweet. 12k views.
I respect the view but - you're not influencing anyone.
Legacy media views throttled to death. Someone gave this example.
@BBC - 2m followers. Meg IP. One retweet. 12k views.
January 10, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Read the argument today that people should try to influence the narratives on the other website rather than abandon it.
I respect the view but - you're not influencing anyone.
Legacy media views throttled to death. Someone gave this example.
@BBC - 2m followers. Meg IP. One retweet. 12k views.
I respect the view but - you're not influencing anyone.
Legacy media views throttled to death. Someone gave this example.
@BBC - 2m followers. Meg IP. One retweet. 12k views.
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LLM users also struggled to accurately quote their own work. While LLMs offer immediate convenience, our findings highlight potential cognitive costs. Over four months, LLM users consistently underperformed at neural, linguistic, and behavioral levels.
unlike this study which actually does establish a causal relationship between using LLMs and cognitive decline arxiv.org/abs/2506.08872
Your Brain on ChatGPT: Accumulation of Cognitive Debt when Using an AI Assistant for Essay Writing Task
This study explores the neural and behavioral consequences of LLM-assisted essay writing. Participants were divided into three groups: LLM, Search Engine, and Brain-only (no tools). Each completed thr...
arxiv.org
January 7, 2026 at 8:29 PM
LLM users also struggled to accurately quote their own work. While LLMs offer immediate convenience, our findings highlight potential cognitive costs. Over four months, LLM users consistently underperformed at neural, linguistic, and behavioral levels.
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My word. (Again.)
Media Minister Patrick O'Donovan: "At the end of the day, it's the choice of a person to make these images... technology is moving so fast... even if the law is changed there's no doubt about... the advances are far faster than law is able to respond..."
Media Minister Patrick O'Donovan: "At the end of the day, it's the choice of a person to make these images... technology is moving so fast... even if the law is changed there's no doubt about... the advances are far faster than law is able to respond..."
January 8, 2026 at 11:53 AM
My word. (Again.)
Media Minister Patrick O'Donovan: "At the end of the day, it's the choice of a person to make these images... technology is moving so fast... even if the law is changed there's no doubt about... the advances are far faster than law is able to respond..."
Media Minister Patrick O'Donovan: "At the end of the day, it's the choice of a person to make these images... technology is moving so fast... even if the law is changed there's no doubt about... the advances are far faster than law is able to respond..."
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11 days from now marks one year since this guy got away with doing a Nazi salute on live TV. Since then, he - the world's richest man - has gutted govt programmes causing the deaths of hundreds of thousands of children and turned his microblogging website into a child porn generator. Consequences!
January 9, 2026 at 12:23 AM
11 days from now marks one year since this guy got away with doing a Nazi salute on live TV. Since then, he - the world's richest man - has gutted govt programmes causing the deaths of hundreds of thousands of children and turned his microblogging website into a child porn generator. Consequences!
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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
#VMNews
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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A reminder that this fiscally incompetent government are also the least productive government in the history of the State.
"By year end, just 21 bills have been enacted. This stands in sharp contrast to 2015 when 66 bills were enacted. A staggering fall in productivity from our government ministers."
TD Pádraig Rice writes that the government got off to a slow start.
jrnl.ie/6915053
TD Pádraig Rice writes that the government got off to a slow start.
jrnl.ie/6915053
Opinion: We have a go-slow government and a dysfunctional Dáil
Social Democrats TD Pádraig Rice argues that the low number of bills enacted in 2025 is a sign of a poor government.
jrnl.ie
January 6, 2026 at 4:30 PM
A reminder that this fiscally incompetent government are also the least productive government in the history of the State.
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I take it he's going to reduce default speed limits to 30km/h, implement progressive fines for speeding, roll out automated camera enforcement and set up a dedicated traffic unit for the Gardaí. I could go on, these are just the first 4 things that sprung to mind (without turning over any stones).
Minister of State with Responsibility for Road Safety Seán Canney has said "no stone will be left unturned" in terms of legislation in a bid to tackle road deaths.
'No stone will be left unturned' over road safety laws
Minister of State with Responsibility for Road Safety Seán Canney has said "no stone will be left unturned" in terms of legislation in a bid to tackle road deaths.
www.rte.ie
January 4, 2026 at 3:28 PM
I take it he's going to reduce default speed limits to 30km/h, implement progressive fines for speeding, roll out automated camera enforcement and set up a dedicated traffic unit for the Gardaí. I could go on, these are just the first 4 things that sprung to mind (without turning over any stones).
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There's a lack of enforcement of the laws we already have and a culture of knowing someone who can get you out of a bind, wink wink, nudge nudge, as evidenced by stories of the likes of Maurice McCabe. People who are banned drive uninsured anyway, such is the lack of a deterrent.
Minister of State with Responsibility for Road Safety Seán Canney has said "no stone will be left unturned" in terms of legislation in a bid to tackle road deaths.
'No stone will be left unturned' over road safety laws
Minister of State with Responsibility for Road Safety Seán Canney has said "no stone will be left unturned" in terms of legislation in a bid to tackle road deaths.
www.rte.ie
January 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM
There's a lack of enforcement of the laws we already have and a culture of knowing someone who can get you out of a bind, wink wink, nudge nudge, as evidenced by stories of the likes of Maurice McCabe. People who are banned drive uninsured anyway, such is the lack of a deterrent.
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How about enforcing the existing laws and rules? Why add more for them to remain unenforced except for Bank Holiday weekends and Xmas? #Ireland #SpéirGhorm
Minister of State with Responsibility for Road Safety Seán Canney has said "no stone will be left unturned" in terms of legislation in a bid to tackle road deaths.
'No stone will be left unturned' over road safety laws
Minister of State with Responsibility for Road Safety Seán Canney has said "no stone will be left unturned" in terms of legislation in a bid to tackle road deaths.
www.rte.ie
January 4, 2026 at 4:11 PM
How about enforcing the existing laws and rules? Why add more for them to remain unenforced except for Bank Holiday weekends and Xmas? #Ireland #SpéirGhorm
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Michael C. Rockefeller got shipwrecked in 1963, washed up on an island, and was promptly eaten by cannibals.
December 13, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Michael C. Rockefeller got shipwrecked in 1963, washed up on an island, and was promptly eaten by cannibals.
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Scandalously at 1am, the government has just pushed through a law with far reaching ramifications.
It allows them to sign up to a parallel court process only accessible by corporations. There they can sue Ireland if we do anything to interfere with their "right" to profit.
It allows them to sign up to a parallel court process only accessible by corporations. There they can sue Ireland if we do anything to interfere with their "right" to profit.
December 11, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Scandalously at 1am, the government has just pushed through a law with far reaching ramifications.
It allows them to sign up to a parallel court process only accessible by corporations. There they can sue Ireland if we do anything to interfere with their "right" to profit.
It allows them to sign up to a parallel court process only accessible by corporations. There they can sue Ireland if we do anything to interfere with their "right" to profit.
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Israeli occupation forces have shot dead two unarmed men who had surrendered to them in the West Bank in Palestine.
The Palestinian Authority called it a "brutal" field execution.
jrnl.ie/6887930
The Palestinian Authority called it a "brutal" field execution.
jrnl.ie/6887930
Israeli forces shoot dead two unarmed Palestinian men who had surrendered to them
Israel’s extremist National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir swiftly backed the soldiers.
jrnl.ie
November 27, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Israeli occupation forces have shot dead two unarmed men who had surrendered to them in the West Bank in Palestine.
The Palestinian Authority called it a "brutal" field execution.
jrnl.ie/6887930
The Palestinian Authority called it a "brutal" field execution.
jrnl.ie/6887930
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I'm going insane because people constantly recommend using AI for things and it is always, ALWAYS worse than repeatedly bashing my head on a brick.
It's like you have an actual problem & all anyone recommends is "have you tried talking to my cousin? He drinks bleach & doesn't wash his pants"
It's like you have an actual problem & all anyone recommends is "have you tried talking to my cousin? He drinks bleach & doesn't wash his pants"
November 24, 2025 at 6:34 PM
I'm going insane because people constantly recommend using AI for things and it is always, ALWAYS worse than repeatedly bashing my head on a brick.
It's like you have an actual problem & all anyone recommends is "have you tried talking to my cousin? He drinks bleach & doesn't wash his pants"
It's like you have an actual problem & all anyone recommends is "have you tried talking to my cousin? He drinks bleach & doesn't wash his pants"
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Former FG TD John Deasy giving the game away.
This is the plan of FF/FG on immigration - use it to distract from their failures on housing.
Don't let them. Don't be distracted.
They're the reason there are 16,000+ homeless now, and why it will continue to get even worse.
This is the plan of FF/FG on immigration - use it to distract from their failures on housing.
Don't let them. Don't be distracted.
They're the reason there are 16,000+ homeless now, and why it will continue to get even worse.
November 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Former FG TD John Deasy giving the game away.
This is the plan of FF/FG on immigration - use it to distract from their failures on housing.
Don't let them. Don't be distracted.
They're the reason there are 16,000+ homeless now, and why it will continue to get even worse.
This is the plan of FF/FG on immigration - use it to distract from their failures on housing.
Don't let them. Don't be distracted.
They're the reason there are 16,000+ homeless now, and why it will continue to get even worse.
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She sees your fandom as affirmation, your money as funding for the harm she causes to trans people.
It doesn't matter how you feel about her work, whether it was a formative touchstone or not. If you still buy the merch or hype up Harry Potter, you are complicit.
It doesn't matter how you feel about her work, whether it was a formative touchstone or not. If you still buy the merch or hype up Harry Potter, you are complicit.
Hey yall not what I wanted to do on my birthday but let it be clear
"Death of the artist" is all well & good but you cannot Seperate the art from the artist when the artist is still alive, a terf & every penny they recieve reinforces their beliefs & is used to actively harm Trans folks!
Let it Go!
"Death of the artist" is all well & good but you cannot Seperate the art from the artist when the artist is still alive, a terf & every penny they recieve reinforces their beliefs & is used to actively harm Trans folks!
Let it Go!
'Harry Potter' author J.K. Rowling says 'a ton' of fans are 'still with me' after trans remarks
J.K. Rowling addressed her controversial comments about transgender women on 'The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling' podcast, saying many 'Harry Potter' fans were 'grateful that I'd said what I said,' and ...
share.google
November 23, 2025 at 3:01 PM
She sees your fandom as affirmation, your money as funding for the harm she causes to trans people.
It doesn't matter how you feel about her work, whether it was a formative touchstone or not. If you still buy the merch or hype up Harry Potter, you are complicit.
It doesn't matter how you feel about her work, whether it was a formative touchstone or not. If you still buy the merch or hype up Harry Potter, you are complicit.
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Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
Closing Central Madrid To Cars Resulted In 9.5% Boost To Retail Spending, Finds Bank Analysis
City of Madrid significantly boosted the takings of its shops and restaurants last Christmas by banning cars from the CBD, finds an analysis by Spain's second largest bank.
www.forbes.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
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There is no "ceasefire".
There never was a "ceasefire".
There never was a "ceasefire".
Breaking | Israeli occupation forces set fire to lands near the separation wall in the village of ‘Arbouna, east of Jenin.
November 10, 2025 at 8:18 PM
There is no "ceasefire".
There never was a "ceasefire".
There never was a "ceasefire".
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I'm sorry but this recent blitz on bureaucracy really boils my fucking piss.
You've been in government for 15 fucking years lads. 15! If this is a problem you fucking created it. Jesus wept
#IrishPolitics #SpéirGorm
You've been in government for 15 fucking years lads. 15! If this is a problem you fucking created it. Jesus wept
#IrishPolitics #SpéirGorm
Bureaucracy, indecisiveness, and institutional inertia is acting as a hidden tax on progress, Minister of State Robert Troy has warned
Bureaucracy acting as hidden tax on progress, warns Troy
Bureaucracy, indecisiveness, and institutional inertia is acting as a hidden tax on progress, a Minister of State has warned.
www.rte.ie
November 5, 2025 at 8:55 PM
I'm sorry but this recent blitz on bureaucracy really boils my fucking piss.
You've been in government for 15 fucking years lads. 15! If this is a problem you fucking created it. Jesus wept
#IrishPolitics #SpéirGorm
You've been in government for 15 fucking years lads. 15! If this is a problem you fucking created it. Jesus wept
#IrishPolitics #SpéirGorm
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Centrism is the belief that society achieved perfection around the same time as you became a homeowner
November 3, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Centrism is the belief that society achieved perfection around the same time as you became a homeowner
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Every far-right riot and protest that was tolerated, every racist dog whistle from public reps, every bit of hate and misinformation allowed to spread by social media companies, all led to this moment in Drogheda last night where someone felt emboldened enough to try to burn children alive.
November 1, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Every far-right riot and protest that was tolerated, every racist dog whistle from public reps, every bit of hate and misinformation allowed to spread by social media companies, all led to this moment in Drogheda last night where someone felt emboldened enough to try to burn children alive.
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The poor kids
This is down to government policy
How the politicians can sleep at night is beyond me #DerelictIreland #VacantIreland
This is down to government policy
How the politicians can sleep at night is beyond me #DerelictIreland #VacantIreland
October 31, 2025 at 8:44 AM
The poor kids
This is down to government policy
How the politicians can sleep at night is beyond me #DerelictIreland #VacantIreland
This is down to government policy
How the politicians can sleep at night is beyond me #DerelictIreland #VacantIreland