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ben, 8 days ago to random

This is a horrible precedent and I truly hope it doesn't become more widely adopted elsewhere. https://ua.usembassy.gov/message-for-u-s-citizens-elimination-of-residence-abroad-exception-to-dual-citizen-departure/

ben, 8 days ago to technology

"The pervasive nature of modern technology makes surveillance easier than ever before, while each successive generation of the public is accustomed to the privacy status quo of their youth." #Technology https://werd.io/2024/online-privacy-and-overfishing

ben, 8 days ago (edited 3 days ago) to random

I threw out my back and somehow in the process of Googling what to do I learned that I’m almost as old as some of the Golden Girls. These are not good turns of events.

ben, 8 days ago to random

Rest in peace, William Russell. And thank you for everything.

ben, 8 days ago to journalism

"Eghbariah’s paper for the Columbia Law Review was published on its website in the early hours of Monday morning. The journal’s board of directors responded by pulling the entire website offline." #Media https://werd.io/2024/columbia-law-review-board-nukes-website-over-palestine-article

ben, 9 days ago to random

I get that it's actually a terrible business and a wonderful way to burn your life savings down to the ground, but it would be so much fun to run a little neighborhood café. Great coffee? Organic nibbles? Live music? Themed nights? Free meeting space for radical groups looking to mobilize? Bliss.

ben, 9 days ago to technology

This is a lovely piece about Tony Stubblebine, who, as it rightly says, is doing an excellent job as the new CEO of Medium. #Technology https://werd.io/2024/how-tony-stubblebine-turned-medium-around-in-the-ai-era

ben, 9 days ago to journalism

Interesting business model: UK broadcasters are trading unused ad space for equity in digital media startups, turning them into venture-scale investors. #Media https://werd.io/2024/uk-broadcasters-trade-ad-airtime-for-advertisers-shares

ben, 9 days ago to ai

"Zoom founder Eric Yuan has big ambitions in enterprise software, including letting your AI-powered ‘digital twins’ attend meetings for you." Such a bizarre vision of the future. #AI https://werd.io/2024/zoom-ceo-eric-yuan-wants-ai-clones-in-meetings

ben, 9 days ago to random

It's super-weird seeing progressive groups send out messages about how the Republicans don't respect the flag.

I don't think having respect for the flag is a progressive value. It's a symbol. It's the conservatives who complained about disrespect of the flag for generations. Seriously, who cares?

Now, disrespect for democracy is another matter.

ben, 10 days ago to fediverse

There's no good way to prevent AI models from being trained on art published on the fediverse. But there's work we can do to prevent it and protect the artists who post there. #fediverse https://werd.io/2024/protecting-artists-on-the-fediverse

ben, 10 days ago to random

A climate scientist becoming the first woman president of Mexico feels like such a big deal. I'm not deeply familiar with Mexican politics, but to my eyes she seems really great.

ben, 10 days ago to random

“Nine witnesses in the criminal cases against former President Donald Trump have received significant financial benefits, including large raises from his campaign, severance packages, new jobs, and a grant of shares and cash from Trump’s media company.” #democracy https://www.propublica.org/article/donald-trump-criminal-cases-witnesses-financial-benefits

ben, 10 days ago to random

About #withknown. https://werd.io/2024/known-fizzled

ben, 10 days ago to random

Seeing a lot of artists joining Cara suddenly. It really needs fediverse compatibility if it really wants to help artists find their audiences.

ben, 10 days ago to conservative

This list of the New Scientist's favorite science fiction books is brilliant. The books I've read that are included here are some of my favorites of all time; the others are on my to-read list. What's your favorite? #Culture https://werd.io/2024/the-21-best-science-fiction-books-of-all-time-according

ben, 11 days ago to technology

"The nation, fractured by war, disease, and famine, has seen more than 6 million people die since the mid-1990s. But, in recent years, the death and destruction have been aided by the growing number of EVs humming down American streets." #Technology https://werd.io/2024/how-black-lives-became-the-hidden-cost-of-clean-energy

ben, 11 days ago to DoctorWho

Holy wow, Dot and Bubble. I don't know that the previous iterations of the show - or any show for a family audience - would have been as bold. This one is absolutely not holding back. #doctorwho