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Reposted by Serge Egelman

oversightdemocrats.house.gov
TO ALL FEDERAL WORKERS: if you were illegally fired today and have information of wrongdoing or abuse of power by the Trump Administration, our whistleblower tip line is open.

We want to hear from you. All whistleblowers are federally protected.
Report Potential Wrongdoing Under the Trump Administration
Whistleblowers play a vital role in helping Congress conduct our constitutionally mandated oversight responsibilities. If you have knowledge of corporate or government corruption and abuses of power; insights into the crimes of Jeffrey Epstein and his associates; or information regarding potential wrongdoing or waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayer dollars, your disclosure can make a difference.
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Reposted by Serge Egelman, Tom Clark, Alan Richardson , and 1 more

fritschner.bsky.social
A few minutes ago in the House:

- Speaker Mike Johnson officially cancels votes next week, extending the House recess through a fourth week

- House Republicans block Democrats from passing a bill to pay the troops during the shutdown, ensuring they will miss paychecks next week
House Press Gallery: During today's pro forma session, the Clerk read a message from the Speaker designating Tuesday, October 14 through Sunday, October 19 as a district work period. Punchbowl's Briana Reilly: House gaveled in and out of its pro forma just now w/o recognizing Rep Elfreth, who was seeking to UC a mil pay bill from Rep Sykes. Elfreth told reporters after that House Dems stand “ready and willing to take” up standalone legislation to pay troops.
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by Serge Egelman

v0max.bsky.social
The Suno app.
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by Serge Egelman

v0max.bsky.social
On a long car trip yesterday, a few of us played with AI song generation. This prompt was, “write a country song about a guy who used AI-generated code, which resulted in massive privacy and security issues, and as a result he lost everything.”

on.soundcloud.com/puUaDfCe7a4F...

You’re welcome.
AI Took My Dog and Truck
A song about a guy whose startup used AI-generated code, leading to privacy and security issues, and then financial ruin.
soundcloud.com
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by Serge Egelman

v0max.bsky.social
I just don’t want to hear about the efficient market hypothesis ever again, thank you very much.
justinhendrix.bsky.social
Justin Hendrix @justinhendrix.bsky.social · 6d
"The hundreds of billions of dollars companies are investing in AI now account for an astonishing 40 per cent share of US GDP growth this year... In a way, then, America has become one big bet on AI."
America is now one big bet on AI
It’s seen as the magic fix for every threat to the US economy
www.ft.com
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Reposted by Serge Egelman

chronotope.aramzs.xyz
Here's the thing...

The AI Bubble Pop *won't happen* for the same reason that the long predicted ad tech bubble pop won't happen.

They aren't selling a technology, they're selling fraud and profitable frauds always sell, the bigger they are, the longer they sell. It does not have to work to sell
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Reposted by Serge Egelman, Michael A. Clemens, Patricia Aufderheide , and 7 more

justinhendrix.bsky.social
"The hundreds of billions of dollars companies are investing in AI now account for an astonishing 40 per cent share of US GDP growth this year... In a way, then, America has become one big bet on AI."
America is now one big bet on AI
It’s seen as the magic fix for every threat to the US economy
www.ft.com
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Reposted by Serge Egelman, Anna O. Law, Stefan Reis , and 8 more

mikegalsworthy.bsky.social
History repeats.
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by Serge Egelman

v0max.bsky.social
I remember 2.5 years ago, when I was invited to a DHS advisory meeting with senior officials, who stated they couldn’t proactively monitor *public* posts on social media for violent domestic extremism without a warrant due to the Privacy Act.

Those were quaint times.
couts.bsky.social
Andrew Couts @couts.bsky.social · 9d
NEW: ICE is planning to hire a team of nearly 30 people to surveil social media 24/7, build dossiers on people, and flag them for arrest and deportation. @dell.bsky.social has the scoop: www.wired.com/story/ice-so...
ICE Wants to Build Out a 24/7 Social Media Surveillance Team
Documents show ICE plans to hire dozens of contractors to scan X, Facebook, TikTok, and other platforms to target people for deportation.
www.wired.com
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Reposted by Serge Egelman, Anna O. Law, Ken Caldeira , and 20 more

couts.bsky.social
NEW: ICE is planning to hire a team of nearly 30 people to surveil social media 24/7, build dossiers on people, and flag them for arrest and deportation. @dell.bsky.social has the scoop: www.wired.com/story/ice-so...
ICE Wants to Build Out a 24/7 Social Media Surveillance Team
Documents show ICE plans to hire dozens of contractors to scan X, Facebook, TikTok, and other platforms to target people for deportation.
www.wired.com
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Reposted by Serge Egelman

boontonkat.bsky.social
BRICK 🧱

😹😹😹😹🤙🏼😹😹😹😹
The genius idea that makes cars stop instantly #viralvideo
YouTube video by Ace Cooper
youtube.com
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by Serge Egelman

v0max.bsky.social
Looking here (www.canada.ca/en/border-se...), I found this:

"There is also a web version of the app. We recommend this version for people who are not comfortable using mobile devices."

I am absolutely one of those people who is not comfortable using mobile devices!

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Advance Declaration: Access the ArriveCAN app and create your account - Canada.ca
Creating your ArriveCAN account; creating your saved traveller profile; upload your travel identity document; creating profiles for others
www.canada.ca
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by Serge Egelman

v0max.bsky.social
I was just told I needed an app to enter Canada.

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by Serge Egelman

v0max.bsky.social
I feel like the wine list topping out at $750 disqualifies this from being fine dining…
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v0max.bsky.social
Oops! It happened here.
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by Serge Egelman

v0max.bsky.social
I feel like the same applies to any self-described “thought leader.”
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v0max.bsky.social
That’s an aptronym!

by Serge Egelman

v0max.bsky.social
“Oh boy, sleep, that’s where I’m a Viking!”
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Willow @rockshrimp.bsky.social · 11d
what's the stupidest/randomest Simpsons quote that lives in your head rent free? Mine is the urge to say "you said go to bread" every time I am about to head to bed.
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Reposted by Serge Egelman, Shannon Vallor, Ian Campbell , and 5 more

rockshrimp.bsky.social
what's the stupidest/randomest Simpsons quote that lives in your head rent free? Mine is the urge to say "you said go to bread" every time I am about to head to bed.
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by Serge Egelman

v0max.bsky.social
Discovered that my @sawstop.bsky.social works!
A photo of a small bloodless nick on my thumb, with the saw blade firmly embedded in the brake in the background.
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by Serge Egelman

v0max.bsky.social
Because the stock market is based entirely on vibes.
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Reposted by Serge Egelman

karlbode.com
@wyden.senate.gov this week tried to pass new laws that would extend the privacy protections government officials enjoy to the entire public, but Ted Cruz scuttled the effort by lying about how the updates would have stopped sex offender registries from existing
Ted Cruz blocks bill that would extend privacy protections to all Americans | TechCrunch
The Texas senator blocked a bill that would have prevented data brokers from selling personal data on anyone in the United States, and not just federal lawmakers and government officials.
techcrunch.com
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by Serge Egelman

v0max.bsky.social
I haven’t looked, so please no one disabuse me of the notion that these are Netflix popups.
Screenshot of a website from 15-20 years ago with a Netflix popup ad.
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by Serge Egelman

v0max.bsky.social
I’ve used “The Unbearable Likeness of Being John Malkovich” as a trivia name in the past!

by Serge Egelman

v0max.bsky.social
Ruin a movie with another movie:

Hustle and Florence Foster Jenkins
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by Serge Egelman

v0max.bsky.social
As someone in security, it irks me to no end when they show these stock photos of "cyberwarriors," where everyone is in front of computers wearing camo.

I've been saying for years, if they need to wear camo in an office, *this* is the camo that they need to wear:
www.spoonflower.com/en/fabric/97...
Cute Office Supplies on White (Small Scale) Fabric | Spoonflower
Shop Cute Office Supplies on White (Small Scale) custom Fabric by moonpuff for sale on Spoonflower
www.spoonflower.com
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Reposted by Serge Egelman, Timothy Snyder, Kori Schake , and 30 more

atrupar.com
Hegseth: "We unleash overwhelming and punishing violence on the enemy. We also don't fight with stupid rules of engagement. We untie the hands of our warfighters to intimidate, demoralize, hunt, and kill the enemies of our country. No more politically correct and overbearing rules of engagement."
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by Serge Egelman

v0max.bsky.social
Nah, the only winning move is not to play. How about a nice game of chess?
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v0max.bsky.social
It’s probably an app on your phone sharing location data.
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Reposted by Serge Egelman

josephhall.org
This is the perfect time for a Learned Hand Job joke
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