Nobody asked for this and the UX is terrible.

Donate to Help Sebastian Study Science in Japan!, organized by Andrew Ensign My nephew, Sebastian, has been dreaming of going to university in Japan, and he w… Andrew Ensign needs your support for Help Sebastian Study Science in Japan!

My nephew is so close to being able to make the tuition payment for KUAS! Please, please donate if you can, even $5 helps. If not, then a share goes a long way, too! Help make his dream come true! 🙏📖🗾

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Council Member Chavez’s Statement on After Action Review Regarding the Shooting of Davis Moturi and the Death of Allison Lussier Dear neighbor, This morning, we held a joint Audit Committee and Minneapolis City Council meeting regarding the after action reviews to assess the City of Minneapolis’ handling of the shooting of Davis Moturi and the death of Allison Lussier. The findings from today’s after action reviews are deeply troubling. They reveal a pattern of systemic failures that had real consequences for people, for their families, and for the communities who trusted this city to keep them safe. Here is what the reviews found: Officers demonstrated inconsistent understanding of critical legal and procedural tools such as the distinction between Harassment Restraining Orders and Orders for Protection; warrant execution limits; and the “72 Hour Rule.” These differences influenced arrest decisions, case escalation, and, importantly, the accuracy of information provided to victims. In the Lussier case, differing views on Crime Lab involvement highlighted the need for more consistent protocols around scene processing and evidence preservation. Reporting practices varied widely, including incomplete witness statements, missing victim forms, inconsistent injury documentation, and inconsistent use of flags for bias, weapons, or repeat conduct. In the Moturi case, documentation of officer follow‑up was inconsistent, reducing situational awareness across shifts. In the Lussier case, incomplete early documentation weakened later investigations. Importantly, MPD did not obtain the Medical Examiner’s report for its homicide investigation until the audit team requested it. Information did not consistently reach officers or investigators across units or shifts, resulting in missed opportunities for escalation. In the Moturi case, a gun‑threat report was not escalated before the shooting. In the Lussier case, inconsistent communication with the Medical Examin…

These findings are horrific. They describe a department that failed at nearly every level. From how it applied the law, how it gathered evidence, how it communicated, and how it spoke to the public. These are failures. The families of Davis Moturi and Allison Lussier deserve more than a report. They deserve accountability, and they deserve change. That is why I am committed to bringing the Mayor’s administration before the Public Health, Safety, and Equity Committee to conduct regular, public reporting on the status of the recommendations that came out of today’s review. They must be tracked, implemented, and reported on so that this Council and this community can hold the administration accountable for follow-through. We owe that to these families. We owe that to every Minneapolis resident who deserves a public safety system that actually works. Sincerely, Jason Chavez

This morning, we held a joint Audit Committee and Minneapolis City Council meeting regarding the after action reviews to assess the City of Minneapolis’ handling of the shooting of Davis Moturi & the death of Allison Lussier. 

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'everyone' doing a bunch of work here futurism.com/artificial-i...

Seems a bit desperate, no?

Data Colonialism: AI Data Centers on Indigenous Land The artificial intelligence industry’s data center boom is the latest chapter in a long history of environmental racism and resource exploitation in vulnerable Native communities, says Oglala Lakota a...

The artificial intelligence industry’s data center boom is the latest chapter in a long history of environmental racism and resource exploitation in vulnerable Native communities, says Oglala Lakota and Northern Cheyenne activist Krystal Two Bulls, the executive director of Honor the Earth.

A round-topped robot with jointed arms and legs, sitting at one end of a sofa looking quite bored. Text in the bottom right reads, "suggested by @Spooniehacker".

497) Humourbot. Takes your place when a well-meaning but clueless acquaintance decides to offer 'advice' for dealing with your chronic pain, mental health, etc. Very good at politely nodding along and looking interested in absolute bollocks. #SmallRobotsRemastered

Any Dem who runs on a platform of ending every single government contract with Palantir, then hiring a team of experts to undo the damage these fascist dorks have done to our infrastructure, communications and personnel, not only has my vote, but has my donation checks and volunteer hours as well.

No.

sticker company sent me this video of a test print (we later decided to go without textured prints for most of the designs) so in fairness to the AI guys blocking me, they made the technically correct call

AYLA NEREO - LITTLE GARDEN (Official Video) YouTube video by Ayla Nereo

Happy Earth Day!

🌳 Protect the trees.
🐝 Help the bees.
🌊 Clean the seas.
💖 Grow love in community

youtu.be/qBn3E38AZmw

Meta is logging its workers’ every keystroke to train the AI that will replace them.

Extract what workers know. Model it. Cut the workers.
This is happening because governments are letting it happen. On this. On Palantir. On facial recognition.

Inaction is still a choice. And someone is making it.

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Actually in hindsight, this tracks.

How QuitGPT is challenging AI use in modern warfare The QuitGPT campaign has surged since January, with 700,000 users pledging to cancel subscriptions amid concerns over military AI

The QuitGPT campaign has surged since January, with 700,000 users pledging to cancel subscriptions amid concerns over military AI:

imagine sitting on a potential challenger to the current bloc of social media platforms people are on but dislike for various reasons and going "no, no I must burn through my userbase's goodwill as fast as possible because I'm too bitter that funny trans women are more popular than AI dweebs"

How to Stop A Data Center in Your Backyard ~ L.A. TACO These are lessons from San Gabriel Valley neighbors and activists who outsmarted developers and lobbyists.

I also want to shout @lataco.bsky.social's great feature on the organizing in Monterey Park, aptly titled "How to Stop a Data Center in Your Backyard":

I use real observations of PM2.5 readings averaged over months and years to show baselines and change over time.

Yes. It is only going to get worse here and it's already to the point where I can't even go to the fucking forest for fresh air on most days because of wildfire smoke and ozone pollution from all the damned SUVs and trucks. Summer is basically the sound of petrophiles revving their stupid engines.

Mercifully, it's not nearly as bad everywhere (for now). Being severely asthmatic, I'd like to breathe without needing my inhaler and nebulizer daily. I will move to places that have better average AQI and responses ASAP, especially since the fascists are undermining environmental protections here.

Yet another reason I am compelled to leave this place.

And adults.

New Gas-Powered Data Centers Could Emit More Greenhouse Gases Than Entire Nations A WIRED review of permits for data center projects using natural gas and linked to OpenAI, Meta, Microsoft, and xAI shows they could emit more than 129 million tons of greenhouse gases per year.

A WIRED review of permits for data center projects using natural gas and linked to OpenAI, Meta, Microsoft, and xAI shows they could emit more than 129 million tons of greenhouse gases per year. www.wired.com/story/new-ga...

A water recycling plant Elon Musk promised to build in Memphis to offset the huge amount of local drinking water Grok's data centre devours has been postponed indefinitely.

Apparently, Musk considers drinking water for local people less of a priority than increasing computing power for Grok👇🏾

Free plug-in solar panels to be rolled out to some households The technology is designed to be a simpler and more affordable way of benefiting from renewable energy

To shield people from spiralling energy costs in the wake of the Iran war, UK government pledges:

- Free plug-in solar + up to £12,000 worth of rooftop solar + battery for lower-income households
- breaking the link between gas prices + energy bills

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Trump administration delays rule aimed at improving disability access in schools Schools, colleges and other public institutions originally had until this week to make online content accessible to people with disabilities. Now, the Justice Department has delayed that deadline.

Schools, colleges and other public institutions originally had until this week to make online content accessible to people with disabilities. Now, the Justice Department has delayed that deadline. n.pr/3Qnk6Hq

"Francesca Albanese is trying to stop a genocide. That is her crime.

United States and Israel are trying to stop her – by destroying her life, her career, her family, and her voice."

Please sign and repost.
This petition is aimed at the EU, but should be also supported by people outside Europe.

He's "de-emphasized" his ridiculous lies in order to try to make AI money off his rocket-exploding failure, you mean?

Who could have possibly predicted this entirely predictable snafu?

More than 70 Minnesota children detained during Operation Metro Surge

ICE detained over 70 of Minnesota’s children - ripping them out of school, forcing them into inhumane detention centers, and traumatizing them forever.

We need to bring all our babies home.

Then, the federal government must repair and restore all the harm they’ve done.