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Faine Greenwood @faineg.bsky.social · 12h

there’s this weird idea a lot of people seem to have about how all of us writers and artists must secretly want to use AI and are merely resisting temptation for ethical reasons, and like, no, it’s not hard for me to resist drinking the bowl of Piss With Glass In It actually

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Juno Rylee Schultz @junoryleejournalism.com · 1d

David Simon, creator of ‘The Wire’, being interviewed by Ari Shapiro (NPR)

SHAPIRO: OK, so you've spent your career creating television without Al, and I could imagine today you thinking, boy, I wish I had had that tool to solve those thorny problems...
SIMON: What?
SHAPIRO: ...Or saying...
SIMON: You imagine that?
SHAPIRO: ...Boy, if that had existed, it would have screwed me over.
SIMON: I don't think Al can remotely challenge what writers do at a fundamentally creative level.
SHAPIRO: But if you're trying to transition from scene five to scene six, and you're stuck with that transition, you could imagine plugging that portion of the script into an Al and say, give me 10 ideas for how to transition this.
SIMON: I'd rather put a gun in my mouth.

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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 16h

BREAKING: Federal judge issues a TRO in the Northern District of Illinois (including Chicago and the Broadview ICE facility), providing protections for protesters and journalists covering the protests.

storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

Some of the key elements:

1. It is hereby ORDERED that Defendants,' their officers, agents, assigns, and all
persons acting in concert with them (hereafter referred to as "Federal Agents"), are temporarily ENJOINED in this judicial district from:
Dispersing, arresting, threatening to arrest, threatening or using physical
force against any person whom they know or reasonably should know is a Journalist, unless
Defendants have probable cause to believe that the individual has committed a crime.
Defendants may order a Journalist to change location to avoid disrupting law enforcement,
' President Trump, one of the named Defendants, is not included in this Order.
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as long as the Journalist has an objectively reasonable time to comply and an objectively
reasonable opportunity to report and observe;

b. Issuing a crowd dispersal order requiring any person to leave a public place
that they lawfully have a right to be, unless dispersal is justified by exigent circumstances as defined by Department of Homeland Security Use of Force Policy (updated Feb. 6,
2023), Sections III.F and XII.E;
С.
For purposes of this Order, a crowd dispersal order is a lawful command
given by a Federal Agent for all persons to leave a designated area when three or more persons are committing acts of disorderly conduct that are likely to cause substantial harm in the immediate vicinity;
d. Using riot control weapons including kinetic impact projectiles (KIPs), Compressed Air Launchers (e.g., PIS and FN303), Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Spray, CS gas, CN gas, or other chemical irritants, 40 mm Munitions Launchers, less-lethal shotguns,
Less-Lethal Specialty Impact-Chemical Munitions (LLSI-CM), Controlled Noise and Light Distraction Devices (CNLDDs), Electronic Control Weapons (ECWs) - on members of the press, protesters, or religious practitioners who are not posing an immediate threat to the safety of a law enforcement officer or others;

To facilitate the Defendants' identification of Journalists protected under
this Order, the following are examples of indicia of being a Journalist: visual identification as a member of the press, such as by carrying a professional press pass, badge or credentials; wearing distinctive clothing or patches that identify the wearer as a member of the press; or carrying professional gear such as professional photographic or videography
equipment. Other indicia of being a Journalist under this Order include that the person is standing off to the side of a protest, not engaging in chanting, sign holding, shouting slogans, or otherwise protesting, and documenting protest activities, although these are not
requirements. These indicia are illustrative, and a person need not exhibit every indicium
to be considered a Journalist under this Order. Defendants shall not be liable for unintentional violations of this Order in the case of an individual who does not wear a press pass, badge, or other official press credential, professional gear, or distinctive clothing that identifies the person as a member of the press.

It is further ORDERED that all Federal Agents, excepting those who do not wear a
uniform or other distinguishing clothing or equipment in the regular performance of their official
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duties or are engaged in undercover operations in the regular performance of their official duties, must have visible identification (for which a unique recognizable alphanumeric identifier sequence
will suffice) affixed to their uniforms or helmets and prominently displayed, including when
wearing riot gear.

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skellyton bones jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 11h

Oh this is even worse than was shared this morning.

Shoving libraries under AI. Good work, folks shoving AI into libraries. Now they're just one in the same.

In an era we need to really be clear on the necessity and purpose of these democratic institutions, this is five hundred backward steps.

Matthew Noe @noethematt.bsky.social · 13h

Hey, this sucks. Like... a lot. 📚

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UNC schools of data science and information science to merge, forming unnamed ‘School of AI’

www.dailytarheel.com/article/univ...

UNC schools of data science and information science to merge, forming unnamed ‘School of AI’

SDSS Dean Stanley Ahalt will be made dean of the new school while SILS Dean Jeffrey Bardzell will stand as the University’s Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer and Vice Provost for AI.

www.dailytarheel.com

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Matthew Noe @noethematt.bsky.social · 13h

Hey, this sucks. Like... a lot. 📚

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UNC schools of data science and information science to merge, forming unnamed ‘School of AI’

www.dailytarheel.com/article/univ...

UNC schools of data science and information science to merge, forming unnamed ‘School of AI’

SDSS Dean Stanley Ahalt will be made dean of the new school while SILS Dean Jeffrey Bardzell will stand as the University’s Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer and Vice Provost for AI.

www.dailytarheel.com

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Rachel Storm @rachelsstorm.bsky.social · 18h

I am baffled. The internet at the library has been out since yesterday. Cause thus far is some kind of damage. I tried to attend a Zoom meeting from home today, and now MY internet is out. Cause is also damage. What's going on?!

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Rachel Storm @rachelsstorm.bsky.social · 1d

For the life of me I can't remember and can't seem to find the answer online. It was something shockingly high.

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Rachel Storm @rachelsstorm.bsky.social · 1d

Not a secret anymore I guess!

Rachel Storm @rachelsstorm.bsky.social · 1d

The day I found out there was a maximum number of tabs I could have open in the Chrome mobile app

marge simpson from the simpsons is sitting at a table with a bunch of food on it .

Alt: marge simpson from the simpsons is sitting at a table hiding her face

media.tenor.com

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Rachel Storm @rachelsstorm.bsky.social · 2d

I can't believe this. Yesterday I felt pretty great, surprisingly so. This morning the second I got out of bed it felt like someone had smashed the outside of my foot and I am struggling to walk or bear weight.

I assume it's the tendons, like it always seems to be. I am so tired of this 😪

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Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 3d

3 MAGA extremists have re-intro'd a bill that allows South Carolina to execute women who receive an abortion. If you haven't heard about S 323, it's because corporate media has completely ignored it.

Here's the overview, the sponsors, & how to fight back:
www.qasimrashid.com/p/s-carolina...

S. Carolina RE-Intros Bill To Kill Women For Getting An Abortion

Here's what's in the bill, why it is so dangerous, and the meaningful steps you can take to fight back, support women's health, and help block this bill from becoming law

www.qasimrashid.com

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Coach Jerry (referee 🔵) @gopher33j.bsky.social · 3d

As somebody with asthma who uses inhalers - SHUT THE FUCK UP. THIS ARTICLE IS SHAMING PEOPLE WITH A CHRONIC CONDITION.

"Significantly" My ass. You know what else does? AI Data centers - corporations - cows - asphalt - THOUSANDS OF OTHERS THINGS THAT ARE NOT MEDICINE.

Fuck you - fuck you again.

Inhalers contribute significantly to global warming, study finds

Millions of Americans using inhalers for chronic lung diseases like asthma may be unknowingly contributing to global warming, according to new research.

local12.com

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Matthew Noe @noethematt.bsky.social · 3d

And I am frankly pissed off that I have had to spend so much time learning about it at all

Give me my time back

Sebas @ohlookbirdies.bsky.social · 3d

"anti-AI people should just learn more about it" motherfucker I know so much about it, that's why I'm anti-AI

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Sebas @ohlookbirdies.bsky.social · 3d

"anti-AI people should just learn more about it" motherfucker I know so much about it, that's why I'm anti-AI

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Downtown Brandi Frown 😾 @itsthebrandi.bsky.social · 6d

The LA Public Library research librarian explaining what is going on with Charli and Taylor is outstanding work

www.instagram.com/reel/DPXZIUa...

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Rachel Storm @rachelsstorm.bsky.social · 6d

I know this is not a popular opinion, but there was just something about it that really clicked for me, and most of my interactions were great. Lotta silent folks, which was ideal!

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Rachel Storm @rachelsstorm.bsky.social · 6d

Yeah I was on the Xbox leaderboard early on, then there was a fire in the building next to mine, I lost 2 weeks, and it was impossible to get back. But it was a lot of fun! I have tried to play solo matches but it's not the same.

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Rachel Storm @rachelsstorm.bsky.social · 6d

DAI MP, my beloved! I'd still be playing it if there were ever any matches to be had. #dragonage

Autumn Witch @autumnwitch.bsky.social · 6d

Today's Dragon Age Poll: Have you ever played DAI-MP (Multiplayer)?

A - Yes. Liked it
B - Yes. Didn't like it.
C - No but wanted to.
D - No. No interest.

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Rachel Storm @rachelsstorm.bsky.social · 6d

I need a letter for LOVED IT. I miss it. And I am otherwise not into multiplayer games.

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Rachel Storm @rachelsstorm.bsky.social · 6d

FINALLY got my meds! I am good until next year! Maybe I'll even find a gastroenterologist who can do colonoscopies properly! What a treat that would be!

Rachel Storm @rachelsstorm.bsky.social · 8d

Update: 35 total minutes of hold time and 3 phone calls later, they first said they would send my Rx in, then said just kidding, you have to make an appointment with a new doctor, now I'm waiting to hear back after explaining I don't have money set aside for an extra unnecessary appointment

Rachel Storm @rachelsstorm.bsky.social · 9d

Cool, cool. My gastroenterologist just up and left the medical group I use with no warning so now I am out of refills on my medication and have no way to request more. 🫠

I'll have to call their office in the morning, but like... holy shit. I hope somebody will give me my meds???

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Eric Reinhart @eric-reinhart.com · 6d

ICE just blatantly violated the law and arrested sitting Chicago Alderperson Jessie Fuentes while seeking to illegally arrest a patient in a hospital. Fuck these fascists.