So, you want to use AI privately Disclaimer: this is not a post about whether AI is ethical or not, it's for those who are going to use it no matter what. Working as a software engineer, AI tools are becoming unavoidable. For certai...

Good tips, but we would advocate using privacy-focused AI services instead:
blog.rebeltechalliance.org/so-you-want-...

Resisting Big Tech Empires - Global Justice Now 📅 April 25, 2026 | ⏰ 11am–6pm📍 London. Join international speakers including Cory Doctorow, Anita Gurumurthy and Nick Srnicek to challenge big tech power and explore how we can reclaim technology as a...

www.globaljustice.org.uk/event/resist...

This is happening this Saturday (25th) in #London

Rebel Tech Alliance (me) will be there doing a practical workshop to help people choose alternatives to #bigtech 😁

And Cory Doctorow is doing the keynote speech!

www.rebeltechalliance.org

#privacy

Purge Palantir: The Campaign Against Peter Thiel's Spy Firm And how I got permanently banned from X

This is great: @gilduran.com blasting into #Palantir 's shitty manifesto - in an interview with the people from @purgepalantir.bsky.social
www.thenerdreich.com/how-to-purge...

purgepalantir.com

Keep up the good work!

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Today's free newsletter is about four signs that the AI bubble is bursting: Anthropic's services and economics are decaying, AI demand is inflated, more than 50% of data centers under construction are for two companies, and NVIDIA is warehousing $150bn+ of GPUs.
www.wheresyoured.at/four-horseme...

I think I've found the soundtrack for #PROPHECY! Get ready for the future! 4 days for publication. If you haven't pre-ordered it in the US, this is your chance! Once it's out you won't be able to say you were one of the ones to foresee the future 😉

To pre-order book in US: a.co/d/0fxNOrKD

I've been wondering about that shareholder thing. It's to do with pension funds?

Wanker AI ad for lawyers

Sorry to bring down the mood @edzitron.com but, look at this wankery spotted in London on Friday 🤦‍♂️

@gilduran.com please can you tear this apart
x.com/PalantirTech...

There is so much self serving bullshit in there.

#palantir #PeterThiel #bigtech

This a great opportunity to make impact for a talented big tech campaigner. If you know someone it could fit, please share. Thanks! 👇

Book your free place – Resisting Big Tech Empires – London South Bank University (LSBU) Hub Resisting Big Tech Empires – London South Bank University (LSBU) Hub, Sat 25 Apr 2026 - Event organised by Global Justice Now in partnership with the Balanced Economy Project....

This is going to be great! Join us next Saturday in London:
www.tickettailor.com/events/globa...

What a rush, what a joy, what an honour, and what an adventure to be in #TED2026 talking about #PROPHECY! TED feels like the Olympics of public speaking. Very grateful to the many people who offered support and encouragement. What a thrill!

If Trump intends to attempt a coup, here are five ways he could do it Despite the debacle in Iran, a president at war has several pressure points at his disposal to postpone, restrict and ultimately cancel democracy, writes the historian

You need to read this.

@timothysnyder.bsky.social has been warning us since 2016 about Trump. He knows: he’s one of world’s leading experts on authoritarianism & always ahead of the game.

V proud to publish him in @thenerve.news. He’s an essential voice.

www.thenerve.news/p/donald-tru...

Job Opening: Campaign Lead - Digital Sovereignty - The Citizens Location: UK based with remote working. Preference for London-based or someone who can regularly come to London.  Type: Freelance. Reports to: Executive Director.  Day Rate: £200 – £300 depending on e...

Job opening: the-citizens.com/2026/04/job-...

Campaign Lead – Digital Sovereignty

I know the management at The Citizens. They're good people, so come on Bluesky, bring forth your best!

#joboportunity

This is your periodic reminder that #Google is NOT your friend - they are a giant vampire squid, the foundation of the surveillance state.

We wrote this tear-down last year, and it still hits hard to see their real (vampire) face:
blog.rebeltechalliance.org/know-your-en...

#privacy #surveillance

Trump’s Great Victory in Iran - #BrokenNews YouTube video by Larry & Paul

😂 this is off the scale....
youtu.be/Sh2laOqOk6o
#iran #iranwar #trump

use web.mo-me.social/home instead - ad free, trustworthy news sources. and you can add your own.

The Guardian view on Israel’s death penalty: capital punishment is always wrong. This new law is doubly so | Editorial Editorial: Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks deemed terrorism face execution – while settlers enjoy impunity despite soaring West Bank violence

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

“Its application to residents of the occupied Palestinian territory would constitute a war crime,” said the UN’s human rights chief, Volker Türk.

"The world witnessed what happened in Gaza. It’s happening again now. It’s planned, systematic and is happening in plain sight, while a US president threatens civilisational erasure and what’s left of the international order collapses. It’s Gaza that’s made this possible.
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Er... What makes it different is:
It's monthly - most are weekly, we think it's better to smash through the bad news once a month to preserve sanity.

We provide good news too.

We give a tech tip (an alternative), and book, film and blog recommendations.

We provide a summary.

Briefing: Concerns Regarding Palantir Technologies and NHS Data Systems - Medact This briefing document outlines the key concerns regarding the involvement of Palantir Technologies in NHS data infrastructure and operations, including via their delivery of the FDP.

Say No to Palantir in the NHS

Monthly Mosh Pit - Mar 26 Big Tech news is horrifying, but don't be angry about it every day. Instead focus your rage in the mosh pit once a month 🤘🏼 with our news roundup, then get back to your life!

Sign up to our monthly newsletter, to stay informed on #BigTech 's horror stories, and the good news too. Plus a monthly tech tip, and blog, book and film recommendations!

March was a belter:
blog.rebeltechalliance.org/monthly-mosh...

#privacy #surveillance #surveillancecapitalism #news

Is the video & audio AI generated? Where was the original speech posted?

Good message, but it looks slightly dodge.

I was interviewed by The Mint magazine for their March issue (full video + audio transcript):

www.themintmagazine.com/time-to-quit

We talk about why Rebel Tech Alliance's position is that you have to quit #bigtech not try to "use it safely".

Our site: www.rebeltechalliance.org

Euro-Office Your sovereign office. Euro-Office has 20 repositories available. Follow their code on GitHub.

This does look like a good project to be fair: github.com/Euro-Office

and any distance you can put between your project and the Russian government has to be a good thing.

We're trying to articulate this problem - and it's really difficult!

rebeltechalliance.org

but we do go further and list out all the alternatives - and a programme to follow to switch out all your tech: the #BigTechWalkout 😀

All boost are most welcome - we have no marketing budget.

I set up a non-profit, the Rebel Tech Alliance, to show people all the non-spyware alternatives that they can switch to:

www.rebeltechalliance.org

We have a step-by-step programme called the #BigTechWalkout 😁

...reject #BigTech surveillance and control! Reclaim #privacy, protect democracy.

Molly Ploofkins on Bluesky: “Scenes from today's "No Kings" anti-Trump rally in Sydney, Australia”

Adrian Boutel on Bluesky: “Zürich #nokings”

Morgan on Bluesky: “#NoTyrants Madrid with @democrats.org Abroad”

@aizuchi1 on Bluesky: “It's #NoTyrants in Japan as well, starting off with a good turnout in Tokyo today! (placard emoji) (raised fist emoji) (sparkle emoji)”

We have friends everywhere. #NoKings

So, you want to use AI privately Disclaimer: this is not a post about whether AI is ethical or not, it's for those who are going to use it no matter what. Working as a software engineer, AI tools are becoming unavoidable. For certai...

#AI has all sorts of ethical problems, but if you are going to use it anyway, you should do so in a way that protects your data #privacy

We cover your options here: blog.rebeltechalliance.org/so-you-want-...

This creates a win-win-win

If you care about the #BBC then read this. Big Tech are taking it over 😒