James Michael

‘Opposing the inevitability of AI at universities is possible and necessary’ | Radboud University Since the widespread release of ChatGPT in December of 2022, AI has taken over much of the world by storm – including academia. Most of this happened with very little pushback, despite a myriad of iss...

“‘We are told that AI is inevitable, that we must adapt or be left behind. But universities are not tech companies. Our role is to foster critical thinking, not to follow industry trends uncritically.’”

The world’s first trillionaire initiated a move that has left more than half a million people dead, most of whom are children.

A monster who inflicts this on the world is not peaceful, FIFA.

Is there a way to buy a peerage these days? Because I would contribute cash money to get Sean Dunn named the Earl of Sandwich

The Unsustainable Strain Of AI’s Insatiable Power Needs This week’s Current Climate newsletter also looks at how electric cars could get much cheaper and Rivian’s RJ Scaringe on China’s EV price advantage

The rapid proliferation of services powered by artificial intelligence, ranging from the genuinely useful to the frivolous to the unnecessary, has a common element: the need for vast amounts of electricity and water for the data centers that make them possible.

Sooooo- did everyone just stop eating the cats and dogs or are we just ignoring that?

What to Know About the White House East Wing and Its History The East Wing has been a base for the first lady, an entryway for social functions and an emergency bunker.

The East Wing of the White House, which will be torn down by this weekend to make way for President Trump’s new ballroom, has been a base for the first lady, an entryway for social functions and an emergency bunker. Here's what to know about its history.

FYI :“Destruction of federal property is a federal crime. 18 U.S. Code § 1361 defines the crime as willfully injuring or committing any depredation against U.S. government property. If the damage exceeds $1k it is a felony with a fine, up to ten years in prison or both.”

Awaiting law enforcement.

Reminder to our international friends that under no circumstances should you be travelling to the United States. Avoid all unnecessary or leisure travel for your safety and privacy. Palantir doesn’t stop spying on you once you leave the country and it puts your nation at risk. Be aware.

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Retroactively changing past conclusions will not remove scientific reports from circulation or from the knowledge base of the science community. The effort to produce a whitewashed report will fool no one in the scientific community or the electorate who is concerned about climate.

Robert Hubbell

Drag queens are men in dresses who read to children.

Religious leaders are men in dresses who fuck and abuse children.

Know the difference.

YouTube video by AronRa Who Speaks for America Now?

I been pondering this for months.

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International Court of Justice climate ruling a powerful tool for holding countries to account Oxfam Australia Media Release The International Court of Justice has ruled that governments must phase out fossil fuels, rapidly reduce emissions, provide remedy to those facing climate damages and pr...

“The International Court of Justice has ruled that governments must phase out fossil fuels, rapidly reduce emissions, provide remedy to those facing climate damages and provide climate finance to developing countries.”

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We could have had Kamala and Tim

When I was little, the U.S. military came to our home at gunpoint and took me and my family away. We were imprisoned for years in barbed wire camps simply because we were Japanese American. I have spent my life telling that story, hoping it would never be repeated.

📌The President of the United States posted a FAKE VIDEO TO THE WORLD of a kneeling Barack Obama being placed in handcuffs, and we are supposed go along like it is just another day.
Our press has so completely lost the thread it would be laughable if it wasn't so damn dangerous and disgusting.

YouTube video by The Daily Show Nick Offerman Is Sounding the Alarm: America’s National Parks Are Under Attack | The Daily Show

This one’s actually worth watching! 💚

until everyone got hooked on chat gpt and the like i don’t think i understood what my teachers meant when they said ‘when you cheat, you’re only cheating yourself’

a man in a suit and tie is saying " boom easy as that " ALT: a man in a suit and tie is saying " boom easy as that "

Paramount+ sub = $60 a year

Shift that $ to your @pbs.org station instead and you’ll do two good things at the same time. Do it.

It’s hypnotic

Listen closely as Carl Sagan explains how regular people can create change!

Geometry in Nature

when they go low, we go Jasmine Crockett @repjasmine.bsky.social 🔥

The first time Charlie Chaplin used his voice in a film, he wielded it to forcefully condemn the rising forces of fascism around the globe.

Will we listen to his words today?

This.