Kevin Ingham

Strike! Strike! Strike! - We Are the University But We’re Treated Like We’re Disposable

A fresh round of Industrial Action is being balloted for across UK HE.

Strike! Strike! Strike! - We Are the University

drdavebeck.substack.com/p/strike-str...

What could burst the AI bubble? The value of many tech firms has soared – but some observers are now worried.

If you’ve not read enough this weekend on an AI bubble, here is our take.

Much of the AI investment isn’t made for AI as it exists now, or even this at its full potential. It’s for a sci fi dream of AI.

When dreams meet reality something breaks.

theconversation.com/what-could-b...

Robin Williams' daughter has some quality thoughts on AI slop

The AI bubble is gonna tank the economy. The ironic future of AI is to throw us backwards into a great depression. Let’s gooooo www.marketwatch.com/story/the-ai...

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What an unsurprising decision by corporations that desperately need to make money with AI. If every other company with a chatbot isn't already doing this, then expect them to be following Meta's lead soon. The chatbot is not your friend; it's a corporate listening device. www.ft.com/content/22f7...

Yesterday, the largest far-right protest in UK history marched through London, led by racist Tommy Robinson.

Today, we say: They don’t speak for us — and they won’t have the last word.

This Wednesday we come together against Trump and for a better future. Do everything to be there.

Curating your own set of news sources through an RSS reader is the best way to do it. Highly recommend checking out Molly’s guide and making your own. I use Inoreader for mine.

Being suspended by Austere Kier has now become a barge of honour.

Trump's UK state visit was just announced for 17 September.

💥💥💥 JOIN THE PROTEST!

Let's make it absolutely massive.

stoptrump.org.uk

“When people now pay for Spotify, they are indirectly paying for the manufacturing of A.I. war drones.”

Today, after 14 years, I’m resigning from the Labour Party.

Jeremy Corbyn and I will co-lead the founding of a new party, with other Independent MPs, campaigners and activists across the country.

Join us. The time is now.

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Worth a watch:

Head of Signal, Meredith Whittaker, on so-called "agentic AI" and the difference between how it's described in the marketing and what access and control it would actually require to work as advertised.

Danish department determined to dump Microsoft Comment: Jutes revolt against Redmond: Minister for Digital Affairs aims the longboats away from Vinland

Denmark’s Ministry for Digitalization is looking to get off Microsoft products by the end of the year, starting with the adoption of LibreOffice. It follows similar moves by Copenhagen and Aarhus.

“Universities are in crisis and this inquiry couldn’t come soon enough.” @drjogrady.bsky.social

After sustained pressure from UCU, The Education Committee has launched an inquiry into university finances.

We’ll be submitting evidence. Full statement here: www.ucu.org.uk/article/1405...

Advanced AI suffers ‘complete accuracy collapse’ in face of complex problems, study finds ‘Pretty devastating’ Apple paper raises doubts about race to reach stage of AI at which it matches human intelligence

www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

Oof

Let's be clear: what is happening in Los Angeles started because ICE launched a series of immigration raids.

Then, when people protested against the raids, Donald Trump sent in the National Guard.

It's not about "lawlessness", it's about state repression.

Pro-AI Subreddit Bans 'Uptick' of Users Who Suffer from AI Delusions “AI is rizzing them up in a very unhealthy way at the moment.”

We also get many emails from people suffering from these delusions at DAIR.
www.404media.co/pro-ai-subre...

I moved over to Readwise and am using their Reader for RSS a few months back, so I'm pleased I'd already jumped ship in advance of this news. Readwise is superb, I paid for it almost immediately.

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Yeah, ok. So something is only 'true' if it's simple enough for Joe Rogan to understand...

Honestly, what an absolute legend! Thank you, Ken!

TANK vs TESLA

"We've crushed fascism before and we'll crush it again"

- ⁠WW2 veteran Ken, 98, in the tank

Labour targets international students claiming asylum after election losses to Reform Exclusive: Ministers understood to be drafting white paper this month in move to reduce legal migration

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Reform aren't replacing the Conservative party; Labour are. This is 2010 all over again but with a red tie. Disgraceful. People are voting Reform because they want things to change, Labour are doing everything they possibly can to keep things the same.

Protest Manchester Trans Liberation Assembly Resist the Ruling Saturday 3rd May 2pm at the Crown Court, Crown Squate, M3 3FL

Hey there manchester

"We are building robots to replace all of your jobs, which we will own, but it won't replace my job," said the VC.

Are these the good guys?

PhD Timeline xkcd.com/3081

This statement about the transphobic Supreme Court ruling by the UK's Crab Museum (yes a museum about crabs) is better than 99% of the statements I've seen on the topic

www.crabmuseum.org/visit

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Brutal article from Gizmodo ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾

Gen Z students in Manchester to learn ‘soft skills’ such as empathy and time management Thousands of ‘digital natives’ to be taught social skills, as employers say they are too afraid to speak on phone

www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

"It will also include seminars on spotting fake news, staying safe on the internet, how to challenge racism, sexism and homophobia, gambling awareness and avoiding scams."

I can think of another generational demographic who would also benefit from this...

🏳️‍⚧️UCU and the trade union movement stands with the trans community.

Join us and fellow unions for an emergency demo on Saurday:

📍Parliament Square
🗓 Sat 19 April
🕐 1pm

Solidarity means standing together, especially when it’s hardest. ✊