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Welcoming Discord users amidst the challenge of Age Verification Matrix, the open protocol for secure decentralised communications

We're delighted to welcome the massive influx of users looking for decentralised alternatives to Discord!

Here's what to expect, and some clarity on the growing challenges posed by age verification.

matrix.org/blog/2026/02...

After Tumbler Ridge shooting, false claims about trans people have flourished online | CBC News Anger and false claims are being directed at transgender people after Tuesday's mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., that left nine people dead, including the suspected shooter, who RCMP identified a...

"They're only going to continue to inflict deeper wounds and deeper scars towards not just the trans community, but towards our country in general."

After Tumbler Ridge shooting, false claims about trans people have flourished online: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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If I had to be sick, during the Olympics is good timing - will be feeling sorry for myself WHILE cheering for Canadian women in their game against USA today! #OlympicHockey #GoCanada

Its not just math, I want to see the work involved in all responses - like view source.

If Bad Bunny can cover the history of Puerto Rico, colonialism, transatlantic slavery, hemispheric consciousness, as well as contemporary life and politics in under 14 minutes, you can do your 15- or 20-minute conference presentation with time to spare.

Red event flyer with white text announcing an online talk on February 10th at 10am PT / 1pm ET. Text reads: “AI isn’t magic—it’s tools we build and govern. Join author Caroline de Cock for a talk on cutting AI hype, exposing myths & shaping policy, with Glyn Moody (Walled Culture).” Authors Alliance logos appear at the bottom, with an illustration of stacked books on the right.

Book cover for AI Tools, Not Gods by Caroline De Cock. Subtitle reads “Why Artificial Intelligence Hype Threatens Global Governance—and How to Fix It.” The cover shows a small toy-like robot holding a wrench and pliers against a white background, with bold red and black title text.

Red promotional graphic titled “AI Tools, Not Gods – Book Talk.” The layout is a grid with two portrait photos of speakers, stacks of books, and bold red blocks. Text reads “with Caroline De Cock & Glyn Moody.” The overall design uses red, white, and gray tones.

🗓️ Mark your calendar.

Join us for the Future Knowledge #Podcast live recording: AI TOOLS, NOT GODS 🎙️

AI is often framed as supernatural, shaping policy. This #booktalk explores what AI is & how it should be governed.

📆 Tues Feb 10
🕙 10 AM PT
📍 Online
🎟️ www.eventbrite.com/e/future-kno...

Of all the images from my time in London (after FOSDEM) this one of joyful pigeons finishing unwanted sandwiches was one of the best.

Here's a way you can support the whistlemaking effort without sending $$ Amazon's way. BUY FILAMENT GIFT CARDS. All the information is in the task 👇👇👇

I have availability for advising/small contracts I’ve some unscheduled time that I’d like to dedicate to helping you be more successful.

I'm currently working on a new personal project, but I also happen to have some free cycles for smaller advisory, coaching, or consulting engagements.

Help me pay rent! Find more info here: anonymoushash.vmbrasseur.com/2026/02/avai...

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#OpenSource #Strategy #Mentoring #Coaching

Person: say, i am alive. Computer: I am alive. Person: oh my god.

I don't believe it will happen without legislation (or marketing value) of some kind (cra being an example). oss-wishlist.com is my attempt to pilot a service model, but notice in early conversations that even with promise of demonstrable impact possible ... quite challenging

"How We Got Here: The Rise, Backlash and Future Of Counter-Disinformation" with Eliot Higgins and Dr Claire Wardle | Podcast Episode on RSS.com In our first Stage Talk of 2026, we were joined by Bellingcat founder Eliot Higgins and Cornell University's Dr. Claire Wardle sharing their expertise on the formation of fact checking and verificatio...

Bellingcat founder @eliothiggins.bsky.social and Cornell University’s @cward1e.bsky.social unpack how disinformation evolved, why trust in institutions is collapsing, and what tools we all need to stay sharp in a world of misinformation. Listen back to last week's Stage Talk: rss.com/podcasts/bel...

I wish this wasn't at the same time as my BoF on AI alignment in OSS. This looks important, will catch recording!

Join my "AI Alignment for #opensource" #FOSDEM BoF at 2PM today to explore ways we can advocate for, protect and honor open source values, community, labor, license, governance (and more) in this moment. H.3242

Hundreds in Vancouver protest Hootsuite's contract with U.S. Department of Homeland Security | CBC News Around 250 people turned out in the pouring rain on Friday evening at the headquarters of Vancouver tech company Hootsuite, protesting a recently-publicized contract with the U.S. Department of Homela...

🇨🇦 Hundreds in Vancouver protest Hootsuite's contract with U.S. Homeland Security(ICE-Gestapo)
Two U.S. citizens were 𝗺𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 by ICE -the protest comes as Canadian companies that do business with ICE are facing increasing blowback for supporting Fascism.
#CanadaSky🇨🇦

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Ideas for talking points

Screenshot from stage

#FOSDEM tell the EU why #OpenSource matters. Before Tuesday fill in the input opportunity for the:

European Open Digital Ecosystems

ec.europa.eu/info/law/bet...

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What I Want to Learn in Brussels I'll be at CHAOSScon (January 29), the Open Source Policy Summit (January 30 although still on the waitlist), and FOSDEM (February 1-2). If you're around, I'd love to connect over coffee ~ learn from ...

I'll be in Brussels at #CHAOSScon, the #OpenSource Policy Summit and #FOSDEM

Lots on my mind: Canadian digital sovereignty, AI alignment, grassroots organizing, funding open source and attestation:

sunnydeveloper.com/what-i-want-...

FBI director tells Americans not to bring guns to protests, schools still okay WASHINGTON – Following the killing of Alex Jeffrey Pretti in Minneapolis, FBI director Kash Patel has advised American citizens participating in anti-ICE demonstrations to leave their firearms at home...

FBI director tells Americans not to bring guns to protests, schools still okay

High school students using AI to write college application essays that are then graded by AI from admissions departments is a great example of how AI usage devalues systems while people can accurately point to “productivity gains” from using AI.

Thankyou

MAGA playbook

Bellingcat, as expected, has excellent frame-by-frame analysis. If the man had a gun, he never wielded it.

and let’s keep it a band most of the people shocked

Are only shocked about it because it’s starting to be applied to white people ln ways they can’t ignore

And I’m angry not because I sit in judgement. I ain’t sure I care at this point

It’s that we can’t MOVE til we hit that awareness

We already know there’s US money funding the Alberta sovereignty movement. Members of the Trump administration are making it clear that pushing Alberta secession is part of their fascist project.

Offspring album cover image, boy on a swing with a pet sized prawn under his arm, with blur swirling background

My daughter and I saw Offspring last night - so much fun! Fantastic show. So fun to just sing, dance and be happy together with hundreds of others. #yyj

Your Digital Footprint Reveals More Than You Think | KQED How easy is it to find someone from a single video posted online? To find out, Morgan put her own privacy to the test. She asked TikTok creator JoseMonkey, who’s famous for geolocating people who send...

Trying to protect everything from everyone all the time will drive you crazy. Here is what you should do about your digital privacy and security instead. I talked to KQED's Close All Tabs about threat modeling: www.kqed.org/news/1207053...