Over the last 5 years, I've really come to appreciate the hard work that goes into translating and localizing.
It's also been a trip learning about the earlier years of manga translation.
Banner image for No AI Data Centers in Michigan Rally in Detroit, happening on Saturday, April 11, from 5 – 7pm EDT at Roosevelt Park. "Why: We’re rallying to call out the corrupt reasons our SOLUTIONS to data centers won’t move, including the corrupting money in Michigan politics. Come out and get loud! This is our opportunity to say NO to Big Tech, corporate overreach, government surveillance, and politicians that aren’t listening to their constituents. Let’s come together to say YES to community voices, solutions to the data center infiltration, and the MMOP initiative to get corporate money out of our politics! #NoDataCenters #NoCorporateHandouts #NoSecretDeals For questions, comments, media inquiries, or those who want to get involved, please contact us at publicresearchinit@proton.me or message our Facebook page! We can’t wait to see you there! ✊"
Getting comic pages done in a timely manner can be difficult when you're balancing your time between your career and helping fight for what you believe in.
Thank you to those keeping tabs on other issues while people like me put our efforts towards initiatives like these for the big picture.
Fun mail day last week when something very special from Japan arrived. 🇯🇵📬🎉
No spoilers, but I did post a few photos that should give an idea of what arrived.
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Keep up the great work! Excited to support this once I'm on solid ground again.
I also know how tough it can be to hold back sharing too much, especially on projects you're personally excited about, but good things are worth the wait. Plus, nothing wrong with building anticipation.
Oh!?
How many cartoonists, artists, graphic designers, etc. do you think it would take to persuade Apple to actually do something?
I've found it's tough getting creatives organized and active on issues, whether related to our tools or our livelihoods. Either too much apathy or being brand/tech zealots.
Worse is that there is a generative Ai app called Image Playground that Apple auto-installs on macOS Tahoe that you cannot uninstall.
The "community" claims it doesn't scrape, but I don't trust fanboys to answer questions on Apple's behalf.
discussions.apple.com/thread/25627...
Couldn't agree more.
Turning the garbage off isn't difficult, but it is annoying that it's automatically activated once you update.
Also, here is some info for Apple Support since their website is useless otherwise for supporting customers.
support.apple.com/en-us/106932...
And if you know anyone who would love digging into the full @michelfiffe.bsky.social Fiffe Files video series, be sure to share the link to the playlist.
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Very interesting!
Ooooo!!! I could cook with this.
[beat maker and DJ thoughts intensify]
Hey @support.bsky.team, how do I block Attie from accessing my @bsky.app account and everything on it?
I didn't agree to have my data stolen @jay.bsky.team and @toni.bsky.team for developing Ai.
Please protect users from exploitative business practices.
You're breaking your promise @jay.bsky.team...
Why? Money?
Please don't go back on your word and turn @bsky.app into an Ai slop nightmare. bsky.app/profile/bsky...
When we as users say "No Ai" we mean No Ai. #NoAi
Keep the slop and exploitative tech off this platform.
The more people become aware of this post @jay.bsky.team and @toni.bsky.team, the more people are going to remind you both that we choose @bsky.app because it's not forcing Ai onto users.
Do the right thing and keep Ai off Bluesky.
Users don't want any Ai anything on here.
bsky.app/profile/robb...
Ok, maybe both @jay.bsky.team and @toni.bsky.team need to be taken aside on Monday and talked with again.
No Ai means No Ai. #NoAi
This is why people choose @bsky.app.
Do you not understand that?
Shall we get on a Zoom call for me to explain this further? I'm being sincere if you don't get it.
Hey @jay.bsky.team, can you take @toni.bsky.team aside and have a talk with him on Monday?
He didn't get the memo from before about no Ai.
bsky.app/profile/bsky...
This applies to all types of Ai honestly, and most @bsky.app users feel this way. Don't appoint bad actors to interim CEO.
Thanks!
We're trying to give you some grace here @toni.bsky.team, but why are you messing up already?
We collectively said NO Ai!
Do you not understand that? No means No.
Please stop abusing your position of power and influence and listen to the user base that said #NoAi!
Uh oh... I think I got myself into some trouble again. 😱
Though, maybe there is a silver lining to it all. 🤔
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THANK YOU @sanders.senate.gov and @aoc.bsky.social for standing up for the people and introducing the AI Data Center Moratorium Act.
I hope this effort helps push for better user data protections online and on hardware as well so tech companies can't exploit people.
www.youtube.com/live/kpBtl-y...
You know me too well...
Absolutely!
But how can we ensure that for all women, when tech companies are pushing Ai technologies to replace people in the workforce?
What about how genAi already stole copyright works from women, keeping food off the table for them and possibly any children?
Ai exploits working women!
This is a great summary by Dave!
If you have friends or family who still don't understand the situation, consider sharing the link for this video with them.
FOR REAL! LOL
Great reference!
Been sharing this with my elected representatives in government lately who have been working on moratorium proposals for Ai data centers.
This is absolutely the time to double down on pointing out how volatile, unpredictable, and dangerous this tech movement is.
I'm hoping to get out of the hole before tickets sellout in Detroit so that I can see them with friends.
Who knows if this may be their last tour? 🤷♂️😬
This is my buddy Miles for sure! 🤣
And don't get it twisted @danny8bit.bsky.social , this is a win and I am happy about it.
But I also know how persistent these tech companies are and how easily they tend to bounce back. This is the time to double down and make sure they don't bounce back again so easily.
No rest for the wicked as they say.
People in CCAi have been working with people in government to push for new laws, but we need more people chiming in to get as many representatives to take action.
I've been fighting for a few years, and I'm not slowing down now.
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