REINBO Data Protection (he/him) 🏳️🌈🍍🇪🇺
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Data Protection Dungeon Master.
Speaker, Consultant, Trainer, Voice Actor - available at reasonable rates for interesting projects!
Just a boy, standing in front of a world, asking it to reduce data harms. This is a personal space.
Speaker, Consultant, Trainer, Voice Actor - available at reasonable rates for interesting projects!
Just a boy, standing in front of a world, asking it to reduce data harms. This is a personal space.
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Muppets Christmas Carol is the best Christmas movie bc it includes a song with the lyrics, "your future is a horror story written by your crimes" & nothing says Christmas cheer more than that. Also Michael Caine deserved all the awards for that performance. Perfection. No notes.
December 13, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Muppets Christmas Carol is the best Christmas movie bc it includes a song with the lyrics, "your future is a horror story written by your crimes" & nothing says Christmas cheer more than that. Also Michael Caine deserved all the awards for that performance. Perfection. No notes.
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Robin Ince reveals to last night’s audience at a recording of Infinite Monkey Cage that the BBC has forced him to resign over his support of trans people
December 13, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Robin Ince reveals to last night’s audience at a recording of Infinite Monkey Cage that the BBC has forced him to resign over his support of trans people
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Delighted to share this TEDxGeneva talk! The more I study the digital, the more I'm in awe of the richness and primacy of the analogue world. Don't forget that life is analogue, and all things digital depend on and are but a ghost of the analogue. #AIEthics
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvJe...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvJe...
The power of analogue | Carissa Veliz | TEDxGeneva
YouTube video by TEDx Talks
www.youtube.com
December 13, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Delighted to share this TEDxGeneva talk! The more I study the digital, the more I'm in awe of the richness and primacy of the analogue world. Don't forget that life is analogue, and all things digital depend on and are but a ghost of the analogue. #AIEthics
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvJe...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvJe...
This is perhaps the best thing I’ve watched about tech policy this year.
5min to explain what went wrong and how to fix it in a humorous way. And not just the internet either may I add! Lack of choice and competition is problematic everywhere.
Highly recommended.
#Enshittification #techpolicy
5min to explain what went wrong and how to fix it in a humorous way. And not just the internet either may I add! Lack of choice and competition is problematic everywhere.
Highly recommended.
#Enshittification #techpolicy
Cory Doctorow really has a way with words, here explaining enshittification for a mainstream audience – and why it happens. Mastodon and Bluesky get a shoutout at the end.
Sidenote: I'm still fascinated by how the US beeps certain words in their broadcasts. What other countries do this?
Sidenote: I'm still fascinated by how the US beeps certain words in their broadcasts. What other countries do this?
Cory Doctorow - Rescuing the Internet From “Enshittification” | The Daily Show
Watch "Cory Doctorow - Rescuing the Internet From “Enshittification” | The Daily Show" with enhanced privacy protection - no personalized ads or tracking.
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December 13, 2025 at 9:53 AM
This is perhaps the best thing I’ve watched about tech policy this year.
5min to explain what went wrong and how to fix it in a humorous way. And not just the internet either may I add! Lack of choice and competition is problematic everywhere.
Highly recommended.
#Enshittification #techpolicy
5min to explain what went wrong and how to fix it in a humorous way. And not just the internet either may I add! Lack of choice and competition is problematic everywhere.
Highly recommended.
#Enshittification #techpolicy
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Very sad that I felt I had no choice but to resign from The Infinite Monkey Cage - a victory for the transphobes and other bigots - I did it because so much of the media has chosen to believe the kind and empathetic people are a fiction - they are real and so often unrepresented.
December 13, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Very sad that I felt I had no choice but to resign from The Infinite Monkey Cage - a victory for the transphobes and other bigots - I did it because so much of the media has chosen to believe the kind and empathetic people are a fiction - they are real and so often unrepresented.
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Online age verification isn't the same as a quick ID flash: it's surveillance. These systems collect your data and undermine your ability to anonymously access and discuss sensitive topics online. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
Why Isn’t Online Age Verification Just Like Showing Your ID In Person?
This blog also appears in our Age Verification Resource Hub: our one-stop shop for users seeking to understand what age-gating laws actually do, what’s at stake, how to protect yourself, and why EFF
www.eff.org
December 12, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Online age verification isn't the same as a quick ID flash: it's surveillance. These systems collect your data and undermine your ability to anonymously access and discuss sensitive topics online. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
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“Knocking on a door, or even just walking in front of it, shouldn’t require abandoning your privacy,” EFF’s @mariotrujillo.bsky.social told @TechCrunch.com - state regulators must investigate, protect people’s privacy, and make use of their biometric privacy laws. techcrunch.com/2025/12/09/...
Amazon's Ring rolls out controversial, AI-powered facial-recognition feature to video doorbells | TechCrunch
The feature lets you identify the people who regularly come to your door by creating a catalog of up to 50 faces. The company says the Ring feature is opt in and the biometric data isn't used to train AI models.
techcrunch.com
December 10, 2025 at 8:59 PM
“Knocking on a door, or even just walking in front of it, shouldn’t require abandoning your privacy,” EFF’s @mariotrujillo.bsky.social told @TechCrunch.com - state regulators must investigate, protect people’s privacy, and make use of their biometric privacy laws. techcrunch.com/2025/12/09/...
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It would never be your grandmother. Stop this. Now.
IN DEPTH | If you could speak to your dead grandmother forever, would you?
If you could speak to your dead grandmother forever, would you?
www.independent.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 7:03 PM
It would never be your grandmother. Stop this. Now.
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In the recent EUCO Debrief TEPSA - Trans European Policy Studies Association, you can find my (very, very) critical comment on the #DigitalOmnibus Proposal.
I argue that the initiative undermines the fundamental values of the EU without enhancing the competitiveness of European operators. 🧵
I argue that the initiative undermines the fundamental values of the EU without enhancing the competitiveness of European operators. 🧵
December 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
In the recent EUCO Debrief TEPSA - Trans European Policy Studies Association, you can find my (very, very) critical comment on the #DigitalOmnibus Proposal.
I argue that the initiative undermines the fundamental values of the EU without enhancing the competitiveness of European operators. 🧵
I argue that the initiative undermines the fundamental values of the EU without enhancing the competitiveness of European operators. 🧵
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The Online Safety Act is already producing harmful unintended consequences.
ORG urges MPs to support a more balanced, evidence-based and rights-respecting approach that protects children without harming freedom of expression or privacy.
Read our briefing ⬇️
www.openrightsgroup.org/publications...
ORG urges MPs to support a more balanced, evidence-based and rights-respecting approach that protects children without harming freedom of expression or privacy.
Read our briefing ⬇️
www.openrightsgroup.org/publications...
Briefing: Online Safety Act Parliamentary Petition Debate
It might seem strange to some MPs that anyone could be opposed to ‘Online Safety’.
www.openrightsgroup.org
December 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The Online Safety Act is already producing harmful unintended consequences.
ORG urges MPs to support a more balanced, evidence-based and rights-respecting approach that protects children without harming freedom of expression or privacy.
Read our briefing ⬇️
www.openrightsgroup.org/publications...
ORG urges MPs to support a more balanced, evidence-based and rights-respecting approach that protects children without harming freedom of expression or privacy.
Read our briefing ⬇️
www.openrightsgroup.org/publications...
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Human rights are not a privilege, they are a guarantee.
The European Convention on Human Rights makes this a reality for millions across Europe.
On Human Rights Day, let’s reaffirm our commitment to these principles.
www.youtube.com/shorts/YcPop...
The European Convention on Human Rights makes this a reality for millions across Europe.
On Human Rights Day, let’s reaffirm our commitment to these principles.
www.youtube.com/shorts/YcPop...
Human rights are not a privilege, they are a guarantee
YouTube video by Council of Europe
www.youtube.com
December 10, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Human rights are not a privilege, they are a guarantee.
The European Convention on Human Rights makes this a reality for millions across Europe.
On Human Rights Day, let’s reaffirm our commitment to these principles.
www.youtube.com/shorts/YcPop...
The European Convention on Human Rights makes this a reality for millions across Europe.
On Human Rights Day, let’s reaffirm our commitment to these principles.
www.youtube.com/shorts/YcPop...
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On the internet, age verification doesn't know you're a dog.
I see the Australian social media ban is off to a great start.
Nobody knows you're a dog on the Internet. 🐕
Nobody knows you're a dog on the Internet. 🐕
December 10, 2025 at 4:34 AM
On the internet, age verification doesn't know you're a dog.
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Thirteen Labour MPs have backed a Liberal Democrat bill requiring the government to begin negotiations on joining a bespoke customs union with the EU
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Thirteen Labour MPs vote for talks on joining EU customs union
One hundred MPs voted for and 100 against the Liberal Democrats' bill, which would require the UK to begin talks with the EU for a new customs union.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Thirteen Labour MPs have backed a Liberal Democrat bill requiring the government to begin negotiations on joining a bespoke customs union with the EU
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Wow - the EU is launching an investigation into Google nicking web content and summarising it using AI. Good to see someone sticking up for content rights ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Commission opens investigation into possible anticompetitive conduct by Google in the use of online content for AI purposes
The European Commission has opened a formal antitrust investigation to assess whether Google has breached EU competition rules by using the content of web publishers, as well as content uploaded on th
ec.europa.eu
December 9, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Wow - the EU is launching an investigation into Google nicking web content and summarising it using AI. Good to see someone sticking up for content rights ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
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Scores of UK parliamentarians join call to regulate most powerful AI systems
Scores of UK parliamentarians join call to regulate most powerful AI systems
Exclusive: Campaign urges PM to show independence from US and push to rein in development of superintelligence
More than 100 UK parliamentarians are calling on the government to introduce binding regulations on the most powerful AI systems as concern grows that ministers are moving too slowly to create safeguards in the face of lobbying from the technology industry.
A former AI minister and defence secretary are part of a cross-party group of Westminster MPs, peers and elected members of the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish legislatures demanding stricter controls on frontier systems, citing fears superintelligent AI “would compromise national and global security”. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Scores of UK parliamentarians join call to regulate most powerful AI systems
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Rules on single-sex spaces pose risk to trans people’s mental health, UK charities say
Rules on single-sex spaces pose risk to trans people’s mental health, UK charities say
Fifteen organisations sign letter expressing deep concern over EHRC guidance being considered by ministers
New rules on access to single-sex spaces could pose a significant risk to the mental health of trans and non-binary people, according to 15 of the UK’s most respected mental charities.
Organisations including Samaritans, Mind, Centre for Mental Health and the Royal College of Psychiatrists have written to the equalities minister, Bridget Phillipson, to express their “deep concern” about guidance from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) that is awaiting approval from the government. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Rules on single-sex spaces pose risk to trans people’s mental health, UK charities say
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Asian-American Actresses Describe Struggle Of Constantly Being Typecast As Sherlock Holmes
December 6, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Asian-American Actresses Describe Struggle Of Constantly Being Typecast As Sherlock Holmes
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Say No to Digital ID 🚫
Nearly 3 million people signed the petition against Digital ID. Next Monday, MPs will debate this 4th largest petition in British history.
Tell your MP to attend the debate and stop digital surveillance.
Use our tool ⬇️
action.openrightsgroup.org/tell-your-mp...
Digital ID
Nearly 3 million people signed the petition against Digital ID. Next Monday, MPs will debate this 4th largest petition in British history.
Tell your MP to attend the debate and stop digital surveillance.
Use our tool ⬇️
action.openrightsgroup.org/tell-your-mp...
Digital ID
Tell your MP to attend the debate on digital IDs
Nearly three million people signed the petition 'Do not introduce Digital ID cards' . The government, however, is pushing ahead regardless of public concern.
action.openrightsgroup.org
December 4, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Say No to Digital ID 🚫
Nearly 3 million people signed the petition against Digital ID. Next Monday, MPs will debate this 4th largest petition in British history.
Tell your MP to attend the debate and stop digital surveillance.
Use our tool ⬇️
action.openrightsgroup.org/tell-your-mp...
Digital ID
Nearly 3 million people signed the petition against Digital ID. Next Monday, MPs will debate this 4th largest petition in British history.
Tell your MP to attend the debate and stop digital surveillance.
Use our tool ⬇️
action.openrightsgroup.org/tell-your-mp...
Digital ID
Latest episode of @seriousprivacy.eu
Podcast with @marianods.bsky.social of the @openrightsgroup.org discussing an open letter on ICO enforcement.
Always great to catch up with @heartofprivacy.bsky.social but sadly no @europaulb.seriousprivacy.eu.
seriousprivacy.buzzsprout.com/840448/episo...
Podcast with @marianods.bsky.social of the @openrightsgroup.org discussing an open letter on ICO enforcement.
Always great to catch up with @heartofprivacy.bsky.social but sadly no @europaulb.seriousprivacy.eu.
seriousprivacy.buzzsprout.com/840448/episo...
An Open Letter from Open Rights Group - Serious Privacy
On this episode of Serious Privacy, Ralph O'Brien and Dr. K Royal (while Paul Breitbarth is out) connect with Mariano delli Santi of Open Rights Group - a civil society pressure group - regardin...
seriousprivacy.buzzsprout.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Latest episode of @seriousprivacy.eu
Podcast with @marianods.bsky.social of the @openrightsgroup.org discussing an open letter on ICO enforcement.
Always great to catch up with @heartofprivacy.bsky.social but sadly no @europaulb.seriousprivacy.eu.
seriousprivacy.buzzsprout.com/840448/episo...
Podcast with @marianods.bsky.social of the @openrightsgroup.org discussing an open letter on ICO enforcement.
Always great to catch up with @heartofprivacy.bsky.social but sadly no @europaulb.seriousprivacy.eu.
seriousprivacy.buzzsprout.com/840448/episo...
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I'd hate to be a boat owner after this passes.
Imagine all the information that could be be useful for your navigation but which would ALSO be potentially useful to those guiding small boats across the Channel.
Will the Shipping Forecast cease broadcasting? That, after all, makes crossings easier.
Imagine all the information that could be be useful for your navigation but which would ALSO be potentially useful to those guiding small boats across the Channel.
Will the Shipping Forecast cease broadcasting? That, after all, makes crossings easier.
December 3, 2025 at 9:33 AM
I'd hate to be a boat owner after this passes.
Imagine all the information that could be be useful for your navigation but which would ALSO be potentially useful to those guiding small boats across the Channel.
Will the Shipping Forecast cease broadcasting? That, after all, makes crossings easier.
Imagine all the information that could be be useful for your navigation but which would ALSO be potentially useful to those guiding small boats across the Channel.
Will the Shipping Forecast cease broadcasting? That, after all, makes crossings easier.
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It is so sad to see new exclusionary policies from Girlguiding, where trans girls had been so included before.
The Woodcraft Folk is a brilliant, inclusive, non-segregated alternative for young people seeking fun, adventure and community!
woodcraft.org.uk/woodcraft-fo...
The Woodcraft Folk is a brilliant, inclusive, non-segregated alternative for young people seeking fun, adventure and community!
woodcraft.org.uk/woodcraft-fo...
Woodcraft Folk statement on the exclusion of trans children from Girlguiding - Woodcraft Folk
Woodcraft Folk stands in solidarity with every trans child, young person and volunteer who faces exclusion from Girlguiding UK following the announcement on Trans inclusion. We recognise that Girlgui...
woodcraft.org.uk
December 3, 2025 at 3:56 PM
It is so sad to see new exclusionary policies from Girlguiding, where trans girls had been so included before.
The Woodcraft Folk is a brilliant, inclusive, non-segregated alternative for young people seeking fun, adventure and community!
woodcraft.org.uk/woodcraft-fo...
The Woodcraft Folk is a brilliant, inclusive, non-segregated alternative for young people seeking fun, adventure and community!
woodcraft.org.uk/woodcraft-fo...
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New preprint! @marentierra.bsky.social @irisvanrooij.bsky.social & I have been working on what CAIL means to showcase & propagate the idea of thinking very differently to tech industry norms on "artificial intelligence"
Towards Critical Artificial Intelligence Literacies doi.org/10.5281/zeno...
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Towards Critical Artificial Intelligence Literacies doi.org/10.5281/zeno...
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December 2, 2025 at 6:58 AM
New preprint! @marentierra.bsky.social @irisvanrooij.bsky.social & I have been working on what CAIL means to showcase & propagate the idea of thinking very differently to tech industry norms on "artificial intelligence"
Towards Critical Artificial Intelligence Literacies doi.org/10.5281/zeno...
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Towards Critical Artificial Intelligence Literacies doi.org/10.5281/zeno...
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This actually contributes to poor memory formation, poor learning / recall of information, and poor levels of engagement with the output.
It also risks removing opportunities to learn a thing/skill. Even with spell check we had all still learned how to spell some things before being exposed to it.
It also risks removing opportunities to learn a thing/skill. Even with spell check we had all still learned how to spell some things before being exposed to it.
December 1, 2025 at 8:02 AM
This actually contributes to poor memory formation, poor learning / recall of information, and poor levels of engagement with the output.
It also risks removing opportunities to learn a thing/skill. Even with spell check we had all still learned how to spell some things before being exposed to it.
It also risks removing opportunities to learn a thing/skill. Even with spell check we had all still learned how to spell some things before being exposed to it.
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COMING SOON: AI + Guy™
December 1, 2025 at 1:11 AM
COMING SOON: AI + Guy™
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Toad went back into the house. He got into bed and pulled the covers over his head again.
November 30, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Toad went back into the house. He got into bed and pulled the covers over his head again.