I wish there was some universal hashtag applied to all X-twitter cross- posts so I could mute them. It’s just supporting the platform by proxy.
January 14, 2026 at 10:01 PM
I wish there was some universal hashtag applied to all X-twitter cross- posts so I could mute them. It’s just supporting the platform by proxy.
Trying to get CoPilot to write a decent meeting summary is starting to feel like asking my remote control car to vacuum the house.
#genai
#genai
January 12, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Trying to get CoPilot to write a decent meeting summary is starting to feel like asking my remote control car to vacuum the house.
#genai
#genai
This is bullshit for one simple reason - there are other platforms that do what his does (without enabling the degrading, spiteful and hateful behaviour).
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Elon Musk says UK wants to suppress free speech as X faces possible ban
Ministers warn platform could be blocked after Grok AI used to create sexual images without consent
www.theguardian.com
January 10, 2026 at 1:47 PM
This is bullshit for one simple reason - there are other platforms that do what his does (without enabling the degrading, spiteful and hateful behaviour).
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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You can't even illegally invade a country, kidnap its leader and seriously undermine the international rule-based order nowadays without people complaining. It's geopolitical correctness gone mad.
January 5, 2026 at 11:07 AM
You can't even illegally invade a country, kidnap its leader and seriously undermine the international rule-based order nowadays without people complaining. It's geopolitical correctness gone mad.
New terms and conditions arrived today from Indeed. Read the AI stuff. Basically, “we will use anything we like of yours to train our models and anything we produce may be wrong, but that’s your lookout”.
Account and data deletion request sent.
Account and data deletion request sent.
January 2, 2026 at 10:13 AM
New terms and conditions arrived today from Indeed. Read the AI stuff. Basically, “we will use anything we like of yours to train our models and anything we produce may be wrong, but that’s your lookout”.
Account and data deletion request sent.
Account and data deletion request sent.
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This thread is a pleasure to read. (And the other thread on the site where he strips the engine.)
Oh to be so skilled and knowledgeable.
Oh to be so skilled and knowledgeable.
Restored and ready for auction. Another 1978 Bonneville lives on thanls to the expert attention of our resident restorer.
#triumph #motorcycle #triumphmotorcycles #bonneville
triumphmotorcycleforum.com/t/1978-bonne...
#triumph #motorcycle #triumphmotorcycles #bonneville
triumphmotorcycleforum.com/t/1978-bonne...
November 16, 2025 at 3:38 PM
This thread is a pleasure to read. (And the other thread on the site where he strips the engine.)
Oh to be so skilled and knowledgeable.
Oh to be so skilled and knowledgeable.
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🧵I've posted them before, but here's my thread of horror/kids' TV double-bill cinema posters. Happy Halloween...
#halloween #cinema #graphicdesign #poster
#halloween #cinema #graphicdesign #poster
October 31, 2025 at 9:39 AM
🧵I've posted them before, but here's my thread of horror/kids' TV double-bill cinema posters. Happy Halloween...
#halloween #cinema #graphicdesign #poster
#halloween #cinema #graphicdesign #poster
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Last chance to turn it off.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
October 31, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Last chance to turn it off.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
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Today's sketch: now on YouTube! See if you can spot the very subtle continuity error when the airlock opens.
youtu.be/NWoEWDJr6tA
youtu.be/NWoEWDJr6tA
Let Me Tell You a Story (Before the Ship Explodes)
YouTube video by Alasdair Beckett-King
youtu.be
October 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Today's sketch: now on YouTube! See if you can spot the very subtle continuity error when the airlock opens.
youtu.be/NWoEWDJr6tA
youtu.be/NWoEWDJr6tA
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Let me tell you a story (before the ship explodes):
October 24, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Let me tell you a story (before the ship explodes):
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The BBC are accidentally running the subtitles to Mrs Marple over the Mercury Prize, and it’s rather wonderful. A few of lines could plausibly have been written by Jarvis.
October 16, 2025 at 8:58 PM
The BBC are accidentally running the subtitles to Mrs Marple over the Mercury Prize, and it’s rather wonderful. A few of lines could plausibly have been written by Jarvis.
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Ace Frehley, 1951-2025
A founding member of Kiss, Frehley became one of the most admired lead guitarists in rock history, both in the facepaint and as a solo act.
A founding member of Kiss, Frehley became one of the most admired lead guitarists in rock history, both in the facepaint and as a solo act.
Ace Frehley Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More... | AllMusic
Explore Ace Frehley's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Ace Frehley on AllMusic.
www.allmusic.com
October 16, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Ace Frehley, 1951-2025
A founding member of Kiss, Frehley became one of the most admired lead guitarists in rock history, both in the facepaint and as a solo act.
A founding member of Kiss, Frehley became one of the most admired lead guitarists in rock history, both in the facepaint and as a solo act.
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Big Tech wants you to believe that if you want bleeding-edge productivity tools, then you must hand over your data.
Lumo dispels that notion entirely; here's how you can use AI to be productive while remaining private:
Lumo dispels that notion entirely; here's how you can use AI to be productive while remaining private:
October 15, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Big Tech wants you to believe that if you want bleeding-edge productivity tools, then you must hand over your data.
Lumo dispels that notion entirely; here's how you can use AI to be productive while remaining private:
Lumo dispels that notion entirely; here's how you can use AI to be productive while remaining private:
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My colleagues & I have taken a huge gamble to set up @thenerve.news We’re trying to build a new independent publication from the ground up. Social media is our only distribution for now.
Sharing this article in your networks would make a huge difference. Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏
Sharing this article in your networks would make a huge difference. Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏
NEW: The British politician, his Russian intelligence handler & a Kremlin plot against the US & Ukraine.
My new piece about Nathan Gill and Nigel Farage for @thenerve_news in which we ask:
Why, even now, is no-one asking questions?
t.co/BUTtpK9C4S
My new piece about Nathan Gill and Nigel Farage for @thenerve_news in which we ask:
Why, even now, is no-one asking questions?
t.co/BUTtpK9C4S
October 13, 2025 at 9:21 AM
My colleagues & I have taken a huge gamble to set up @thenerve.news We’re trying to build a new independent publication from the ground up. Social media is our only distribution for now.
Sharing this article in your networks would make a huge difference. Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏
Sharing this article in your networks would make a huge difference. Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏
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Act quickly; you have until November 3, 2025, to let Microsoft know that you don't want your LinkedIn data used for AI training.
You're opted in by default... Head to Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement & toggle the switch off.
You're opted in by default... Head to Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement & toggle the switch off.
September 22, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Act quickly; you have until November 3, 2025, to let Microsoft know that you don't want your LinkedIn data used for AI training.
You're opted in by default... Head to Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement & toggle the switch off.
You're opted in by default... Head to Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement & toggle the switch off.
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The absolute garbage from Colossal continues, this time it's Dodos. I won't link to the article, because Ben Lamm their CEO is quite open about their intentions.
Instead read my sweary takedown of the dire Wolf claims from earlier in the year.
arutherford.substack.com/p/dire-wolve...
Instead read my sweary takedown of the dire Wolf claims from earlier in the year.
arutherford.substack.com/p/dire-wolve...
September 17, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The absolute garbage from Colossal continues, this time it's Dodos. I won't link to the article, because Ben Lamm their CEO is quite open about their intentions.
Instead read my sweary takedown of the dire Wolf claims from earlier in the year.
arutherford.substack.com/p/dire-wolve...
Instead read my sweary takedown of the dire Wolf claims from earlier in the year.
arutherford.substack.com/p/dire-wolve...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
I wonder how many of the attendees cheering Musk’s attempt to interfere with British politics were Brexit voters. Because they didn’t want people from other countries interfering with British politics.
I wonder how many of the attendees cheering Musk’s attempt to interfere with British politics were Brexit voters. Because they didn’t want people from other countries interfering with British politics.
Elon Musk calls for dissolution of parliament at far-right rally in London
US-based tech boss was addressing the ‘unite the kingdom’ protest organised by Tommy Robinson via video link
www.theguardian.com
September 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
I wonder how many of the attendees cheering Musk’s attempt to interfere with British politics were Brexit voters. Because they didn’t want people from other countries interfering with British politics.
I wonder how many of the attendees cheering Musk’s attempt to interfere with British politics were Brexit voters. Because they didn’t want people from other countries interfering with British politics.
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A very hungry planet! 🪐
What appears to be a ripple in space is actually a newborn planet, eating its way through its dusty cradle around a younger version of our Sun 🌞
Read more: https://www.eso.org/public/images/potw2534a/
🔭 🧪 #exoplanets
📷 ESO/R. van Capelleveen et al.
What appears to be a ripple in space is actually a newborn planet, eating its way through its dusty cradle around a younger version of our Sun 🌞
Read more: https://www.eso.org/public/images/potw2534a/
🔭 🧪 #exoplanets
📷 ESO/R. van Capelleveen et al.
August 26, 2025 at 10:02 AM
A very hungry planet! 🪐
What appears to be a ripple in space is actually a newborn planet, eating its way through its dusty cradle around a younger version of our Sun 🌞
Read more: https://www.eso.org/public/images/potw2534a/
🔭 🧪 #exoplanets
📷 ESO/R. van Capelleveen et al.
What appears to be a ripple in space is actually a newborn planet, eating its way through its dusty cradle around a younger version of our Sun 🌞
Read more: https://www.eso.org/public/images/potw2534a/
🔭 🧪 #exoplanets
📷 ESO/R. van Capelleveen et al.
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I'm not as good as I used to be at poking my head up to talk book news, but while I'm feeling brave: Ink of the Fae book 2 releases in a week. I love these characters. They are complex, make mistakes, and believe in a better world. Out 31 Aug
books2read.com/TowerOfBones...
#booksky #readersky
books2read.com/TowerOfBones...
#booksky #readersky
August 23, 2025 at 7:58 PM
I'm not as good as I used to be at poking my head up to talk book news, but while I'm feeling brave: Ink of the Fae book 2 releases in a week. I love these characters. They are complex, make mistakes, and believe in a better world. Out 31 Aug
books2read.com/TowerOfBones...
#booksky #readersky
books2read.com/TowerOfBones...
#booksky #readersky
‘Whatever’ by Aimee Mann is a superb album. ‘Competition’ suggests choosing one over the other. They’re completely different. Buy both.
Earlier this year, we surveyed some great indie-rock albums from the years before Nirvana broke. Now, let's look at some of the best alternative rock LPs that competed with Nirvana in the CD racks.
Besides Nirvana: 13 Great Alternative Rock Albums from the Early 1990s
When MTV's alternative rock program 120 Minutes aired its Best of 1991 show, you could sort of tell the genre was imploding. Several top "alternative" videos that year were, in…
www.allmusic.com
August 12, 2025 at 7:26 PM
‘Whatever’ by Aimee Mann is a superb album. ‘Competition’ suggests choosing one over the other. They’re completely different. Buy both.
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Does ChatGPT store chat logs, even after you've deleted them?
Short answer: Yes.
Short answer: Yes.
July 22, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Does ChatGPT store chat logs, even after you've deleted them?
Short answer: Yes.
Short answer: Yes.
