Dawn Brening 🎙️
@dawnbrening.bsky.social
Nerd, book addict, occasional amateur voice actress. Favorite topics: books, Star Trek, random 90’s anime! She/Her https://dawnbrening.carrd.co/
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Please tag me if you see any anime that appears to plainly be using AI transcriptions for closed captions. That's CLOSED CAPTIONS (SDH) for ENGLISH DUBS, not subtitles for Japanese audio. I wanna publicly keep track of some of these and start holding platforms accountable.
December 2, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Please tag me if you see any anime that appears to plainly be using AI transcriptions for closed captions. That's CLOSED CAPTIONS (SDH) for ENGLISH DUBS, not subtitles for Japanese audio. I wanna publicly keep track of some of these and start holding platforms accountable.
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Why don't we like "AI?"
You try to put it into everything in nonsensical ways.
It doesn't work the way you claim it will.
You don't pay for the work you use to generate it.
Your intent is labor reduction without a contributory return.
You know it's unpopular so you try to hide it.
You lie about it.
You try to put it into everything in nonsensical ways.
It doesn't work the way you claim it will.
You don't pay for the work you use to generate it.
Your intent is labor reduction without a contributory return.
You know it's unpopular so you try to hide it.
You lie about it.
November 28, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Why don't we like "AI?"
You try to put it into everything in nonsensical ways.
It doesn't work the way you claim it will.
You don't pay for the work you use to generate it.
Your intent is labor reduction without a contributory return.
You know it's unpopular so you try to hide it.
You lie about it.
You try to put it into everything in nonsensical ways.
It doesn't work the way you claim it will.
You don't pay for the work you use to generate it.
Your intent is labor reduction without a contributory return.
You know it's unpopular so you try to hide it.
You lie about it.
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The only thing less human than these AI dub performances is the decision to sign off on them
A company this big can pay human actors a decent wage, not produce slop that intentionally removes the human element.
A company this big can pay human actors a decent wage, not produce slop that intentionally removes the human element.
November 28, 2025 at 11:21 PM
The only thing less human than these AI dub performances is the decision to sign off on them
A company this big can pay human actors a decent wage, not produce slop that intentionally removes the human element.
A company this big can pay human actors a decent wage, not produce slop that intentionally removes the human element.
After reading Prophet Song I needed something a bit lighter and funny, so John Scalzi's Starter Villain it is!
Hera is best cat btw. Tho Persephone is a close second.
Also as a Pittsburgher, loving some of the little bits in there mentioning the area XD
Hera is best cat btw. Tho Persephone is a close second.
Also as a Pittsburgher, loving some of the little bits in there mentioning the area XD
November 28, 2025 at 4:20 PM
After reading Prophet Song I needed something a bit lighter and funny, so John Scalzi's Starter Villain it is!
Hera is best cat btw. Tho Persephone is a close second.
Also as a Pittsburgher, loving some of the little bits in there mentioning the area XD
Hera is best cat btw. Tho Persephone is a close second.
Also as a Pittsburgher, loving some of the little bits in there mentioning the area XD
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Okay, the crowd going nuts like someone just scored a touchdown at the Super Bowl all *through* the KDH performance is a hell of a thing to see hear/see:
November 27, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Okay, the crowd going nuts like someone just scored a touchdown at the Super Bowl all *through* the KDH performance is a hell of a thing to see hear/see:
Gravy. I need all the rest but can do without gravy.
with charity and goodwill, i must here part ways with rolls.
November 24, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Gravy. I need all the rest but can do without gravy.
Read “Prophet Song” by Paul Lynch for a book club and it’s really scary how much it feels less like fiction and more of a prophecy.
November 21, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Read “Prophet Song” by Paul Lynch for a book club and it’s really scary how much it feels less like fiction and more of a prophecy.
Short answer? no.
Long answer? Noooooo. We do not need genAI in the arts. Get that out of here. Art is meant to be an expression of humanity. GenAI is not humanity. Its a slop machine.
Long answer? Noooooo. We do not need genAI in the arts. Get that out of here. Art is meant to be an expression of humanity. GenAI is not humanity. Its a slop machine.
"Surely there's a middle ground here?" The CEO of Helldivers 2 studio Arrowhead says people "jump to extreme takes" when debating generative AI, and that there needs to be more nuance in the discussion.
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/surely-...
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/surely-...
‘Surely there’s a middle ground here?’ Helldivers studio CEO says people ‘jump to extreme takes’ when debating GenAI | VGC
“This is such a trigger point for big parts of the games industry today”…
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November 17, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Short answer? no.
Long answer? Noooooo. We do not need genAI in the arts. Get that out of here. Art is meant to be an expression of humanity. GenAI is not humanity. Its a slop machine.
Long answer? Noooooo. We do not need genAI in the arts. Get that out of here. Art is meant to be an expression of humanity. GenAI is not humanity. Its a slop machine.
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What was even the fucking point?
We know that if they leave the ACA up to a vote (that isn’t even guaranteed to happen) it’ll be dead in the water.
We had one, ONE chance to force them to the table. And they threw it away.
We know that if they leave the ACA up to a vote (that isn’t even guaranteed to happen) it’ll be dead in the water.
We had one, ONE chance to force them to the table. And they threw it away.
November 10, 2025 at 2:01 AM
What was even the fucking point?
We know that if they leave the ACA up to a vote (that isn’t even guaranteed to happen) it’ll be dead in the water.
We had one, ONE chance to force them to the table. And they threw it away.
We know that if they leave the ACA up to a vote (that isn’t even guaranteed to happen) it’ll be dead in the water.
We had one, ONE chance to force them to the table. And they threw it away.
Watched a couple videos about Sadako and the Ring franchise (go check out CZsWorld he does fantastic horror series breakdowns) and found out the book went from horror to science fiction horror and now I must find them and devour them.
November 3, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Watched a couple videos about Sadako and the Ring franchise (go check out CZsWorld he does fantastic horror series breakdowns) and found out the book went from horror to science fiction horror and now I must find them and devour them.
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Anyway here's Mihoyo promoting AI assisted game production including:
"Efficiency in Image and Material Generation
With very few materials, they can generate character model sheets + 3D models, allowing for the testing of multiple designs and their artistic outcomes."
Something to keep an eye on.
"Efficiency in Image and Material Generation
With very few materials, they can generate character model sheets + 3D models, allowing for the testing of multiple designs and their artistic outcomes."
Something to keep an eye on.
October 20, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Anyway here's Mihoyo promoting AI assisted game production including:
"Efficiency in Image and Material Generation
With very few materials, they can generate character model sheets + 3D models, allowing for the testing of multiple designs and their artistic outcomes."
Something to keep an eye on.
"Efficiency in Image and Material Generation
With very few materials, they can generate character model sheets + 3D models, allowing for the testing of multiple designs and their artistic outcomes."
Something to keep an eye on.
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Here’s some choice details from the job listings
The part that stands out to me is
“Have rich practical experience in various generative tools (including images, video and AUDIO)”
The part that stands out to me is
“Have rich practical experience in various generative tools (including images, video and AUDIO)”
October 21, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Here’s some choice details from the job listings
The part that stands out to me is
“Have rich practical experience in various generative tools (including images, video and AUDIO)”
The part that stands out to me is
“Have rich practical experience in various generative tools (including images, video and AUDIO)”
Bought a couple of new cardigans from Steady Hands, as I had a couple of friends recommend them. Happy I went with M/L instead of L/XL like I was leaning towards!
They are so comfy and warm too!
Got the Lihua and Lishu ones from the Apothecary Diaries collab. 10/10 will be buying more.
They are so comfy and warm too!
Got the Lihua and Lishu ones from the Apothecary Diaries collab. 10/10 will be buying more.
September 29, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Bought a couple of new cardigans from Steady Hands, as I had a couple of friends recommend them. Happy I went with M/L instead of L/XL like I was leaning towards!
They are so comfy and warm too!
Got the Lihua and Lishu ones from the Apothecary Diaries collab. 10/10 will be buying more.
They are so comfy and warm too!
Got the Lihua and Lishu ones from the Apothecary Diaries collab. 10/10 will be buying more.
That’s it? That’s the comeback monologue? Oh well. Back to the other late night shows.
September 24, 2025 at 12:43 PM
That’s it? That’s the comeback monologue? Oh well. Back to the other late night shows.
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Disney has lost nearly $4 Billion in three days from combined stock price collapse and cancelled subscriptions.
September 20, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Disney has lost nearly $4 Billion in three days from combined stock price collapse and cancelled subscriptions.
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Dam been writing a book about this and she just TikToked it in 90 seconds.
September 19, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Dam been writing a book about this and she just TikToked it in 90 seconds.
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"…and Magda Goebbels made a great strudel.”
September 13, 2025 at 3:27 PM
"…and Magda Goebbels made a great strudel.”
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BREAKING: Six leading medical organizations filed a lawsuit on Monday against Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary, and the health dept, charging that recent decisions limiting access to vaccines were unscientific and harmful to the public.
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Medical Societies Sue Kennedy and H.H.S. Over Vaccine Advice
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July 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM
BREAKING: Six leading medical organizations filed a lawsuit on Monday against Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary, and the health dept, charging that recent decisions limiting access to vaccines were unscientific and harmful to the public.
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Seeing people who refer to SAG or any other labour union as a "mafia" or "bullies" doesnt just strike me as the opinions I'd expect a child to have, but a fundamental depressing misunderstanding of how unions actually function.
They exist to give power to people who do not have any individually.
They exist to give power to people who do not have any individually.
June 6, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Seeing people who refer to SAG or any other labour union as a "mafia" or "bullies" doesnt just strike me as the opinions I'd expect a child to have, but a fundamental depressing misunderstanding of how unions actually function.
They exist to give power to people who do not have any individually.
They exist to give power to people who do not have any individually.
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Time to post it again.
May 28, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Time to post it again.
Finally caught up on FFXIV MSQ, because I want to mindlessly gather lol
But for real I’ve missed playing the game more and want to get back into it.
Plus I need to work on my glams.
But for real I’ve missed playing the game more and want to get back into it.
Plus I need to work on my glams.
May 11, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Finally caught up on FFXIV MSQ, because I want to mindlessly gather lol
But for real I’ve missed playing the game more and want to get back into it.
Plus I need to work on my glams.
But for real I’ve missed playing the game more and want to get back into it.
Plus I need to work on my glams.
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I can't take all of this anymore. It's insanity and it needs to stop.
I can't take all of this anymore. It's insanity and it needs to stop.
BREAKING: President Donald Trump abruptly fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden.
The dismissal was disclosed in statements from three top House Democrats and confirmed by a separate person familiar with the matter.
The dismissal was disclosed in statements from three top House Democrats and confirmed by a separate person familiar with the matter.
President Donald Trump fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden
President Donald Trump has abruptly fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden as the White House continues to purge the federal government of those perceived to oppose the president and his agenda.
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May 9, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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I can't take all of this anymore. It's insanity and it needs to stop.
I can't take all of this anymore. It's insanity and it needs to stop.
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There are still a few tickets for the remaining Sailor Moon The Super Live Shows in CT, Philly and NYC. It was fantastic, go see it if you can.
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Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live | North America 2025
Don’t miss Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live in North America 2025! Catch groundbreaking 2.5D musical across North America.
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April 19, 2025 at 2:53 AM
There are still a few tickets for the remaining Sailor Moon The Super Live Shows in CT, Philly and NYC. It was fantastic, go see it if you can.
sailormoonsuperlive.com
sailormoonsuperlive.com
I work in a library for the blind and physically handicapped. We mail books out and have a digital library tied to National Library Service. I have had so many people call and ask what will happen to us, and will they still be able to get books, will their books be taken away? Will they disappear?
NEW — After putting all Institute of Museum & Library Services (IMLS) employees on administrative leave Monday, I'm told DOGE is canceling congressionally-appropriated grants to state libraries across the entire country. Libraries are getting notice that funding was canceled as of 4/1.
More here:
More here:
EveryLibrary Condemns the Trump Administration's Termination of IMLS Grants as an Attack on Libraries, Museums, and Archives Everywhere.
State Library Agencies and other grant recipients across the country began receiving official notices from the Acting Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services terminating their grants,...
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April 3, 2025 at 10:09 PM
I work in a library for the blind and physically handicapped. We mail books out and have a digital library tied to National Library Service. I have had so many people call and ask what will happen to us, and will they still be able to get books, will their books be taken away? Will they disappear?