Josh D'Addario
@joshdaddario.bsky.social
lives in Hackney. interested in lots (politics, history, technology...). works vaguely in tech. is a strong supporter of palestinian liberation and trans rights.
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Thrilled to see this piece (co-authored with the brilliant Eleanor Shearer) out!
At times Labour ministers seem wedded to a vision for AI that could have been copy/pasted straight from a Palo Alto pitch deck. We argue that another future is possible—to coin a phrase—with the right political will 👇🏻
At times Labour ministers seem wedded to a vision for AI that could have been copy/pasted straight from a Palo Alto pitch deck. We argue that another future is possible—to coin a phrase—with the right political will 👇🏻
FREE TO READ: Eleanor Shearer of @cmmonwealth.bsky.social and Matt Davies (@halcyene.bsky.social) of @adalovelaceinst.bsky.social assess the strengths and limits of Labour's AI Opportunities Plan, and make the case for a progressive alternative
renewal.org.uk/articles/cod...
renewal.org.uk/articles/cod...
Code Dependency: Big Tech, market power and why progressives need an AI strategy
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Labour has promised to make Britain an ‘AI superpower’, but its approach risks reinforcing tech monopolies a...
renewal.org.uk
May 17, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Thrilled to see this piece (co-authored with the brilliant Eleanor Shearer) out!
At times Labour ministers seem wedded to a vision for AI that could have been copy/pasted straight from a Palo Alto pitch deck. We argue that another future is possible—to coin a phrase—with the right political will 👇🏻
At times Labour ministers seem wedded to a vision for AI that could have been copy/pasted straight from a Palo Alto pitch deck. We argue that another future is possible—to coin a phrase—with the right political will 👇🏻
If you believe in #trans #rights, write your MP about opposing the amendment to the #Data Bill over 'biological sex data' and the recommendations of the Sullivan review that would erase trans people through a technical change: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Urgent Letter to MP: Oppose the Amendment to the Data Bill – Protect Trans Privacy
Subject: Urgent: Oppose the Amendment to the Data Bill – Protect Trans Privacy Dear Maragret Mullane MP, I am writing to you as a concerned constituent to strongly urge you to oppose the proposed am...
docs.google.com
May 6, 2025 at 10:49 AM
If you believe in #trans #rights, write your MP about opposing the amendment to the #Data Bill over 'biological sex data' and the recommendations of the Sullivan review that would erase trans people through a technical change: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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We're gathering a collective of UK data professionals (researchers, practitioners etc.) to fight efforts to make digital and data systems trans-exclusionary.
This weekend we will write to the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology 📝
Message me and I'll add you to the collective.
This weekend we will write to the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology 📝
Message me and I'll add you to the collective.
May 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM
We're gathering a collective of UK data professionals (researchers, practitioners etc.) to fight efforts to make digital and data systems trans-exclusionary.
This weekend we will write to the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology 📝
Message me and I'll add you to the collective.
This weekend we will write to the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology 📝
Message me and I'll add you to the collective.
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The UK Data (Use and Access) Bill is currently being debated in Parliament and anti-trans campaigners are trying to amend the Bill so it requires public authorities to collect data about 'biological sex' (see below).
🚨 THIS NEEDS TO BE OPPOSED 🚨
publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbi...
🚨 THIS NEEDS TO BE OPPOSED 🚨
publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbi...
May 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The UK Data (Use and Access) Bill is currently being debated in Parliament and anti-trans campaigners are trying to amend the Bill so it requires public authorities to collect data about 'biological sex' (see below).
🚨 THIS NEEDS TO BE OPPOSED 🚨
publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbi...
🚨 THIS NEEDS TO BE OPPOSED 🚨
publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbi...
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Allies: we need your support more than ever before.
We know that many people are feeling shocked and angry following yesterday’s Supreme Court ruling and are looking for ways to get involved and support the trans community.
We know that many people are feeling shocked and angry following yesterday’s Supreme Court ruling and are looking for ways to get involved and support the trans community.
April 17, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Allies: we need your support more than ever before.
We know that many people are feeling shocked and angry following yesterday’s Supreme Court ruling and are looking for ways to get involved and support the trans community.
We know that many people are feeling shocked and angry following yesterday’s Supreme Court ruling and are looking for ways to get involved and support the trans community.
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We need you to stand up and speak out, now! Trans rights are vital and we need everyone to work together to protect them.
Allies: we need your support more than ever before.
We know that many people are feeling shocked and angry following yesterday’s Supreme Court ruling and are looking for ways to get involved and support the trans community.
We know that many people are feeling shocked and angry following yesterday’s Supreme Court ruling and are looking for ways to get involved and support the trans community.
April 17, 2025 at 11:19 AM
We need you to stand up and speak out, now! Trans rights are vital and we need everyone to work together to protect them.
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🚨NEW EVENT: DEFEND THE RIGHT TO PROTEST
⏰ Sat 25 Jan, 2-4PM
📍 The Atrium, London
We are facing a concerted attempt to supress our right to protest. Join us at this meeting to find out how we can push back. Speakers will include Ben Jamal and Chris Nineham.
Register: eventbrite.ca/e/free-pales...
⏰ Sat 25 Jan, 2-4PM
📍 The Atrium, London
We are facing a concerted attempt to supress our right to protest. Join us at this meeting to find out how we can push back. Speakers will include Ben Jamal and Chris Nineham.
Register: eventbrite.ca/e/free-pales...
January 22, 2025 at 12:15 PM
🚨NEW EVENT: DEFEND THE RIGHT TO PROTEST
⏰ Sat 25 Jan, 2-4PM
📍 The Atrium, London
We are facing a concerted attempt to supress our right to protest. Join us at this meeting to find out how we can push back. Speakers will include Ben Jamal and Chris Nineham.
Register: eventbrite.ca/e/free-pales...
⏰ Sat 25 Jan, 2-4PM
📍 The Atrium, London
We are facing a concerted attempt to supress our right to protest. Join us at this meeting to find out how we can push back. Speakers will include Ben Jamal and Chris Nineham.
Register: eventbrite.ca/e/free-pales...