Online brothels, sex robots, simulated rape: AI is ushering in a new age of violence against women | Laura Bates When social media first exploded, we missed our chance to protect women and girls. Now history is repeating itself, says Laura Bates of Everyday Sexism

Online brothels, sex robots, simulated rape: AI is ushering in a new age of violence against women | Laura Bates

There is much to love about this post and photo— but an honourable mention must be for your desk mini figurines! They’re brilliant.

Massive congratulations to you 🎉

Easter Cactus blooms in time for Easter weekend 🌺

#bloomscrolling #easter #cactus #eastercactus

Sunday vibes.

Ill and disabled people will be made ‘invisible’ by UK benefit cuts, say experts Those who lose benefit payments will find it difficult to access care and support services, says Policy in Practice Hundreds of thousands of seriously ill and disabled people will become “invisible” and cut adrift from local support services as a result of the government’s £5bn programme of disability benefit cuts, experts have warned. Claimants who do not qualify for personal independence payment (Pip) or incapacity benefits would lose a “marker of need” with local councils and NHS bodies, making it “nearly impossible” for them to access help, said the consultancy Policy in Practice. Continue reading...

Ill and disabled people will be made ‘invisible’ by UK benefit cuts, say experts

a gray and white pup with a blocky head has her paws up on the edge of a wooden table. her ears are back very demurely, and she’s sticking the tip of her tongue out while making super intentional eye contact with you.

This is Dixie. She's only sticking her tongue out to give you a convenient place to put treats. It's called being considerate. 12/10

Finally got these #pottery creations back. They brought a smile to my face after challenging health over the last few weeks.

Whilst they are not flawless, they are the product of a new chapter in my pottery journey: my 1st time on the wheel. Good memories & I hope to get back to it soon 🏺

Giving senior staff a desk linked with junior role is breach of UK workplace laws, tribunal rules Estate agent manager, who had quit after being denied a ‘symbolically significant’ seat, was right to view it as demotion, panel says Allocating a senior employee a desk that they believe to be associated with a junior position amounts to a breach of…

Giving senior staff a desk linked with junior role is breach of UK workplace laws, tribunal rules

Witches of Scotland Tartan A memorial tartan commissioned by the Witches of Scotland.

I have just backed the memorial tartan by Witches of Scotland. It will be a living memorial for those persecuted during the 16th to 18th century as a result of the Witchcraft Act.

Make your pledge: www.kickstarter.com/projects/wit...

Etymology of the day: ‘book’ comes from an ancient root shared by ‘beech’, a wood that people used for engraving inscriptions. ‘Paper’ comes from ‘papyrus’, and ‘volume’ is from the Latin for a ‘roll’ of parchment.

Happy World Book Day.

‘We’re losing decades of our life to this illness’: long Covid patients on the fear of being forgotten Five years on from March 2020, millions of people still face debilitating symptoms, with huge repercussions on public health and productivity. But politicians are starting to pretend the pandemic never happened

‘We’re losing decades of our life to this illness’: long Covid patients on the fear of being forgotten

The Guardian has today joined the creative industries in a nationwide campaign to highlight the risks around content being given away for free to AI firms.

You can read more about how to get involved here: newsmediauk.org/make-it-fair/

First new pharaoh’s tomb to be found in over a century discovered in Egypt The tomb of Thutmose II is the first pharaoh’s tomb to be discovered since Tutankhamun in 1922 It was when British archeologist Dr Piers Litherland saw that the ceiling of the burial chamber was painted blue with yellow stars that he realised he had just…

First new pharaoh’s tomb to be found in over a century discovered in Egypt

Upped the ante of my pottery journey at the weekend by finally braving the pottery wheel introduction.

It was more challenging than anticipated but I created a heart shaped bowl and a wonky vase as keepsakes. Looking forward to seeing them glazed and progressing further with the wheel 😊

#pottery

National Lottery Funding Announcement - Scottish Child Law Centre Thank you National Lottery Community Fund for funding our work! Through our email service, we have provided legal advice and support to thousands of families, children and young people across Scotland...

⭐️ Thank you National Lottery for funding our work!

⚖️ We want our services to reach more people than ever so we will soon be providing more in-person advice to reduce barriers around our services and be more connected with local communities.

Read more: sclc.org.uk/national-lot...

Word of the Day is ‘bayard’ (16th century): one who has the supreme self-confidence of ignorance.

AI tools used for child sexual abuse images targeted in Home Office crackdown UK will be first country to bring in tough new laws to tackle the technology behind the creation of abusive material Britain is to become the first country to introduce laws tackling the use of AI tools to produce child sexual abuse images, amid…

AI tools used for child sexual abuse images targeted in Home Office crackdown

Hope to read this one day. Great finish on these physical copies. Best of luck for defence day when it comes!

Counting down the days for my PhD defence @ University of Amsterdam! 🌟@uvalawschool.bsky.social

Google hit with two class-action lawsuits by Australian publishers claiming misuse of dominance Claimants say tech giant’s actions have led publishers receiving less in ad revenue, but company says there is ‘intense’ market competition

Google is facing two class actions from Australian publishers over alleged misuse of market power in advertising. www.theguardian.com/media/2025/j...

Wishing my friends celebrating around the world a very happy lunar new year - I hope the year of the snake is a happy and prosperous one for you all #LunarNewYear2025

On Feb 13 Tanya Serisier and Jinal Dadiya will be joining us at @uoelawschool.bsky.social to launch my book

It’s a hybrid event and you can register here www.law.ed.ac.uk/news-events/...

AI-based automation of jobs could increase inequality in UK, report says Government intervention key to supporting businesses through transition, research by IFOW thinktank suggests The automation of millions of jobs will increase inequality in the UK unless the government intervenes to support small businesses and workers…

AI-based automation of jobs could increase inequality in UK, report says

UK competition watchdog investigates Apple and Google’s mobile platforms CMA examining impact of tech firms’ operating systems, app stores and browsers on consumers and businesses The UK’s competition watchdog has launched investigations into the impact of Apple and Google’s mobile platforms on consumers and businesses, days…

UK competition watchdog investigates Apple and Google’s mobile platforms

CYCJ welcomes the court ruling on applying the UNCRC Act to criminal prosecutions - Children and Young People's Centre for Justice Last week the High Court in Edinburgh produced the first ever judicial ruling on the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024.   The case looked at the treatment of children who are prosecuted throug...

CYCJ very much welcomes the ruling last week by the High Court that any criminal prosecutions of a child must comply with the UNCRC Act.

Read our full statement: www.cycj.org.uk/news/cycj-we...

Brain implant that could boost mood by using ultrasound to go under NHS trial Devices may have potential to help patients with conditions such as depression, addiction, OCD and epilepsy A groundbreaking NHS trial will attempt to boost patients’ mood using a brain-computer-interface that directly alters brain activity using…

Brain implant that could boost mood by using ultrasound to go under NHS trial

US supreme court rules TikTok must be sold or will be banned by Sunday – live The supreme court has allowed to go into effect a law that will force TikTok’s Chinese owner to sell its US business by Sunday, or face a ban * Can Donald Trump circumvent a TikTok ban? The court issued an unsigned “per curiam” decision in the…

US supreme court rules TikTok must be sold or will be banned by Sunday – live

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