Greetfrank
@greetfrank.bsky.social
I'm only here for the news, but I hang around for news analysis, satire and your creativity.
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X is demonstrably not in full compliance with UK law: it has duties in law to address illegal hateful content when reported, to have an effective system + to proactively prevent
Important that Ministers + Ofcom recognise that - since intervention can compel change.
bsky.app/profile/sund...
Important that Ministers + Ofcom recognise that - since intervention can compel change.
bsky.app/profile/sund...
2. "GO HOME P___" to the former Conservative MP Nadhim Zahawi on the occasion of his defection to the Reform UK party.
This is an incessant user of the racial slur on the X platform, to Apsana Begum MP, to Shockat Adam MP, even to Jayda Fransen of far right Britain First
x.com/ERROR_350/st...
This is an incessant user of the racial slur on the X platform, to Apsana Begum MP, to Shockat Adam MP, even to Jayda Fransen of far right Britain First
x.com/ERROR_350/st...
January 14, 2026 at 12:49 PM
X is demonstrably not in full compliance with UK law: it has duties in law to address illegal hateful content when reported, to have an effective system + to proactively prevent
Important that Ministers + Ofcom recognise that - since intervention can compel change.
bsky.app/profile/sund...
Important that Ministers + Ofcom recognise that - since intervention can compel change.
bsky.app/profile/sund...
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Governments are hoarding rice and grain as insurance against an ever more unstable world. But economists say it could be counter-productive.
Enjoy today's Big Read on #FTEdit 👉 Why the world has started stockpiling food again ft.trib.al/UvK3SD1
Then take today's #FTEdit poll 🗳️ ft.trib.al/iW8rCQM
Enjoy today's Big Read on #FTEdit 👉 Why the world has started stockpiling food again ft.trib.al/UvK3SD1
Then take today's #FTEdit poll 🗳️ ft.trib.al/iW8rCQM
January 14, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Governments are hoarding rice and grain as insurance against an ever more unstable world. But economists say it could be counter-productive.
Enjoy today's Big Read on #FTEdit 👉 Why the world has started stockpiling food again ft.trib.al/UvK3SD1
Then take today's #FTEdit poll 🗳️ ft.trib.al/iW8rCQM
Enjoy today's Big Read on #FTEdit 👉 Why the world has started stockpiling food again ft.trib.al/UvK3SD1
Then take today's #FTEdit poll 🗳️ ft.trib.al/iW8rCQM
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Further embarrassment.
January 12, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Further embarrassment.
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Calling NATO a one-way subsidy ignores how much Europe provides: land, infrastructure, tax breaks, logistics and long-term host nation support.
eastangliabylines.co.uk/opinion/lett...
eastangliabylines.co.uk/opinion/lett...
Letter: Why Americans are wrong about NATO and Europe
Claims that the US subsidises European defence ignore how NATO underwrites American power, trade and global influence
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Calling NATO a one-way subsidy ignores how much Europe provides: land, infrastructure, tax breaks, logistics and long-term host nation support.
eastangliabylines.co.uk/opinion/lett...
eastangliabylines.co.uk/opinion/lett...
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UK Deputy PM David Lammy: JD Vance agrees that sexualised AI images on X are ‘unacceptable’.
Why does the UK govt need US approval to know what is wrong?
Is the UK a sovereign state or not?
Must take action against platforms profiting from exploitation and abuse.
Why does the UK govt need US approval to know what is wrong?
Is the UK a sovereign state or not?
Must take action against platforms profiting from exploitation and abuse.
David Lammy: JD Vance agrees that sexualised AI images on X are ‘unacceptable’
Exclusive: US vice-president ‘sympathetic’ to concerns over Grok-generated pornography, says deputy PM
www.theguardian.com
January 10, 2026 at 9:12 PM
UK Deputy PM David Lammy: JD Vance agrees that sexualised AI images on X are ‘unacceptable’.
Why does the UK govt need US approval to know what is wrong?
Is the UK a sovereign state or not?
Must take action against platforms profiting from exploitation and abuse.
Why does the UK govt need US approval to know what is wrong?
Is the UK a sovereign state or not?
Must take action against platforms profiting from exploitation and abuse.
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This explains so much.
People with psychopathic traits and low cognitive ability are over-represented in online political activity.
If someone is being cruel, obnoxious and ridiculous, don't try to reason with them. Chances are you won't get anywhere. Just block.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
People with psychopathic traits and low cognitive ability are over-represented in online political activity.
If someone is being cruel, obnoxious and ridiculous, don't try to reason with them. Chances are you won't get anywhere. Just block.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Dark personalities in the digital arena: how psychopathy and narcissism shape online political participation - Humanities and Social Sciences Communications
Humanities and Social Sciences Communications - Dark personalities in the digital arena: how psychopathy and narcissism shape online political participation
www.nature.com
January 6, 2026 at 7:05 AM
This explains so much.
People with psychopathic traits and low cognitive ability are over-represented in online political activity.
If someone is being cruel, obnoxious and ridiculous, don't try to reason with them. Chances are you won't get anywhere. Just block.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
People with psychopathic traits and low cognitive ability are over-represented in online political activity.
If someone is being cruel, obnoxious and ridiculous, don't try to reason with them. Chances are you won't get anywhere. Just block.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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What X is allowing Grok to do is unlawful or regulatory-illegal in multiple jurisdictions, creates clear DSA violations, and continues despite regulator scrutiny. The images do not need to be pornographic, non-consensual sexualised or intimate depictions are enough.
Elon Musk chatbot repeatedly making CSAM on demand should be one of the single biggest stories right now and it's effectively a collective shrug instead
January 5, 2026 at 2:42 PM
What X is allowing Grok to do is unlawful or regulatory-illegal in multiple jurisdictions, creates clear DSA violations, and continues despite regulator scrutiny. The images do not need to be pornographic, non-consensual sexualised or intimate depictions are enough.
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It doesn't even have to be sexual. Modifying an image without the author's permission is a straight-forward violation of their copyright.
'Taking an existing image and making an adaptation of it without permission will usually be an infringement of copyright.'
www.gov.uk/government/p...
'Taking an existing image and making an adaptation of it without permission will usually be an infringement of copyright.'
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Copyright notice: digital images, photographs and the internet
www.gov.uk
January 5, 2026 at 3:14 PM
It doesn't even have to be sexual. Modifying an image without the author's permission is a straight-forward violation of their copyright.
'Taking an existing image and making an adaptation of it without permission will usually be an infringement of copyright.'
www.gov.uk/government/p...
'Taking an existing image and making an adaptation of it without permission will usually be an infringement of copyright.'
www.gov.uk/government/p...
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This person went on a buying spree over the past 24 hours. Fresh wallet. Only existed since Dec 27th and has only bet on Venezuela-related markets.
polymarket.com/@0x31a56e9E6...
polymarket.com/@0x31a56e9E6...
January 3, 2026 at 7:49 AM
This person went on a buying spree over the past 24 hours. Fresh wallet. Only existed since Dec 27th and has only bet on Venezuela-related markets.
polymarket.com/@0x31a56e9E6...
polymarket.com/@0x31a56e9E6...
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Being targeted by sophisticated spyware is relatively rare, but experts say that everyone needs to stay vigilant as this dangerous malware continues to proliferate worldwide. www.wired.com/story/how-to...
How to Protect Your iPhone or Android Device From Spyware
Being targeted by sophisticated spyware is relatively rare, but experts say that everyone needs to stay vigilant as this dangerous malware continues to proliferate worldwide.
www.wired.com
January 3, 2026 at 10:04 AM
Being targeted by sophisticated spyware is relatively rare, but experts say that everyone needs to stay vigilant as this dangerous malware continues to proliferate worldwide. www.wired.com/story/how-to...
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This is a thread of major media outlets falsely anthropomorphising the "Grok" chatbot program and in doing so, actively and directly removing responsibility and accountability from individual people working at X who created a child pornography generator (Elon Musk, Nikita Bier etc)
#1: Reuters
#1: Reuters
January 2, 2026 at 8:02 PM
This is a thread of major media outlets falsely anthropomorphising the "Grok" chatbot program and in doing so, actively and directly removing responsibility and accountability from individual people working at X who created a child pornography generator (Elon Musk, Nikita Bier etc)
#1: Reuters
#1: Reuters
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The story of Europe’s economic decline while US is 'soaring' is everywhere.
But it is wrong. It is a myth.
Europe delivers more leisure, longer life expectancy, less inequality than the US.
Gabriel Zucman dismantles the myths.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
But it is wrong. It is a myth.
Europe delivers more leisure, longer life expectancy, less inequality than the US.
Gabriel Zucman dismantles the myths.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
Decline, what decline? The myth of dying Europe
There is a widespread view that, by comparison with the USA, Europe is in economic and social decline. But, Zucman argues, it's not true
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 2, 2026 at 7:36 PM
The story of Europe’s economic decline while US is 'soaring' is everywhere.
But it is wrong. It is a myth.
Europe delivers more leisure, longer life expectancy, less inequality than the US.
Gabriel Zucman dismantles the myths.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
But it is wrong. It is a myth.
Europe delivers more leisure, longer life expectancy, less inequality than the US.
Gabriel Zucman dismantles the myths.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
New beginnings and challenges await in 2026. Let's make the best of it!
January 1, 2026 at 12:43 AM
New beginnings and challenges await in 2026. Let's make the best of it!
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Recapping 2025, here's one of our most-read articles of January!
Bluesky is now a refuge from X for us all
With individuals and large organisations leaving X in droves, Bluesky seems to be the social media platform of choice to emigrate to
@shoshanade.bsky.social
Bluesky is now a refuge from X for us all
With individuals and large organisations leaving X in droves, Bluesky seems to be the social media platform of choice to emigrate to
@shoshanade.bsky.social
Bluesky is now a refuge from X for us all
With individuals and large organisations leaving X in droves, Bluesky seems to be the social media platform of choice to emigrate to
centralbylines.co.uk
December 30, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Recapping 2025, here's one of our most-read articles of January!
Bluesky is now a refuge from X for us all
With individuals and large organisations leaving X in droves, Bluesky seems to be the social media platform of choice to emigrate to
@shoshanade.bsky.social
Bluesky is now a refuge from X for us all
With individuals and large organisations leaving X in droves, Bluesky seems to be the social media platform of choice to emigrate to
@shoshanade.bsky.social
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Geen enkel bewijs voor een aanval, maar Trump omarmt het meteen..
December 30, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Geen enkel bewijs voor een aanval, maar Trump omarmt het meteen..
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"Two sources said US Special Operations Forces provided intelligence support to the operation, underscoring their continued involvement in the region. But Col. Allie Weiskopf, a spokesperson for US Special Operations Command, denied that"
December 30, 2025 at 8:34 AM
"Two sources said US Special Operations Forces provided intelligence support to the operation, underscoring their continued involvement in the region. But Col. Allie Weiskopf, a spokesperson for US Special Operations Command, denied that"
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The findings of this study could eventually improve how mental health conditions are diagnosed and treated, especially for people who live with more than one diagnosis.
➡️ https://l.euronews.com/AlR4
➡️ https://l.euronews.com/AlR4
December 16, 2025 at 6:29 AM
The findings of this study could eventually improve how mental health conditions are diagnosed and treated, especially for people who live with more than one diagnosis.
➡️ https://l.euronews.com/AlR4
➡️ https://l.euronews.com/AlR4
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A fitting Word of the Year from Merriam-Webster, which reflects one of 2025's main sources of concern: the proliferation of AI and our way of consuming low quality digital content.
Merriam-Webster’s 2025 Word of the Year is 'slop'
A fitting Word of the Year from Merriam-Webster, which reflects one of 2025's main sources of concern: the proliferation of AI and our way of consuming low quality digital content.
l.euronews.com
December 15, 2025 at 10:42 AM
A fitting Word of the Year from Merriam-Webster, which reflects one of 2025's main sources of concern: the proliferation of AI and our way of consuming low quality digital content.
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UK bank and building society customer protection limit to rise to £120,000
UK bank and building society customer protection limit to rise to £120,000
Increase of more than 40% from current figure of £85,000 will give more cover if financial firm goes bust
The amount of a customer’s money protected if a UK bank or building society goes bust will rise to £120,000 next month, providing a boost to the nation’s savers.
The new deposit protection limit, a 41% rise from the current limit of £85,000, is higher than expected and takes effect on 1 December. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:04 AM
UK bank and building society customer protection limit to rise to £120,000
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Heard on the Street: The biggest tech companies are in strong financial shape, but AI spending is altering them in ways that should change how investors view them.
AI Is Making Big Tech Weaker
Balance sheets and cash flows are showing the strain of AI investments and forcing investors to think about companies differently.
on.wsj.com
November 16, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Heard on the Street: The biggest tech companies are in strong financial shape, but AI spending is altering them in ways that should change how investors view them.
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They're openly telling us in advance what's going to happen
November 16, 2025 at 10:46 AM
They're openly telling us in advance what's going to happen
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When reality bites: the rapid rise and chaotic fall of Reform UK in Cornwall
When reality bites: the rapid rise and chaotic fall of Reform UK in Cornwall
Resignations, suspensions and infighting lead to party losing crown of highest number of seats in the county
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 10:50 AM
When reality bites: the rapid rise and chaotic fall of Reform UK in Cornwall
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Under President Trump, crypto firms and fintechs including Coinbase and Wise are looking to open banks while retailers such as Amazon and Walmart are eyeing expansions of banklike services.
Why Every Company Suddenly Wants to Become a Bank
Crypto companies, fintechs and even retailers such as Walmart want to open banks or offer banklike services.
on.wsj.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Under President Trump, crypto firms and fintechs including Coinbase and Wise are looking to open banks while retailers such as Amazon and Walmart are eyeing expansions of banklike services.
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Reform UK Ltd gets 92% of its funding from climate change deniers and fossil fuel corporate interests, provoking negative reactions | Mark Cunliffe
@markcunliffe.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
@markcunliffe.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
A new survey reveals negative attitudes to Reform UK Ltd
Reform UK Ltd gets 92% of its funding from climate change deniers and fossil fuel corporate interests, provoking negative reactions
centralbylines.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Reform UK Ltd gets 92% of its funding from climate change deniers and fossil fuel corporate interests, provoking negative reactions | Mark Cunliffe
@markcunliffe.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk
@markcunliffe.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk