Bob Nidever

While some are skeptical of AI art, former MoMA Director Glenn Lowry says it might be misunderstood. He compares it to the invention of photography 200 years ago. cbsn.ws/4qRijqu

Trump administration slashes mercury regulations from coal plants Mercury pollution from coal plants has been tied to serious neurological problems, especially in children and babies

MAHA be damned, this administration is poisoning you www.scientificamerican.com/article/trum...

What the rest of us are seeing:

Inside the DOGE Succession Drama Elon Musk Left Behind What really happened when he logged out of Washington.

"Guys, seriously, get your own lawyer if you need it. Elon’s great, but you need to watch your own back.”
What happened to DOGE after Musk left.
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Bob Nidever on U.S. SCIENCE FUNDING IMPACT “If any California University signs this radical agreement, they’ll lose billions in state funding — including Cal Grants — instantly,” Newsom said. “California will not bankroll schools that sell out...

White House Asks Colleges to Sign Sweeping Agreement to Get Funding Advantage
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Here’s our local star, man! Sick, right?

Scientists warn US will lose a generation of talent because of Trump cuts Political interference and chaotic cuts to staff, programs and grants at the National Science Foundation are producing ‘devastating consequences’

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

One of the Most Important Conversations I’ve Had Rich Logis, founder of Leaving MAGA

He was deep in MAGA—and then he walked away.

Rich Logis now runs a nonprofit helping others leave the movement. What he says in this video is among the more honest things I’ve heard

Take a look
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YouTube video by Rep. Melanie Stansbury Rep. Stansbury: The GOP is still trying to make DOGE happen. Stop trying to make DOGE happen!

The GOP is still trying to make DOGE happen. Stop trying to make DOGE happen!

The American people are over it, and the Project 2025 agenda DOGE is propping up. From gutting vital programs like veterans' services to the needless suffering of children across the world—this will be DOGE’s real legacy.

Bingo.

A message to our immigrant communities. ❤️

Also, if your institution is laying low or trying to comply in advance ... they're still coming for you.

Get your defenses ready and coordinate with other institutions.

At a time when our president is trying to rewrite history and erase important voices, I’m so glad our state’s library system is making books more accessible than ever.

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Welcome to the Bluesky account for Stand Up for Science 2025!

Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide!

#scienceforall #sciencenotsilence

Federal workers launch a new site to share inside information about DOGE We the Builders aims to explain why DOGE’s data access matters.

A new website created by about a dozen federal employees, called “We the Builders,” aims to be a secure outlet for government workers to share stories about how their workplaces are being impacted by DOGE, and a place to explain the real-world impact of its access to government tech systems.

What the US’ First Major AI Copyright Ruling Might Mean for IP Law The outcome could have implications for the more than 39 copyright-related AI lawsuits currently working their way through U.S. courthouses

#AI #Copyright #IP

This Company Got a Copyright for an Image Made Entirely With AI. Here's How The image, called A Single Piece of American Cheese, was created using Invoke's AI editing platform

#AI #ART #COPYRIGHT

Sora’s Artist Program Heralds a New Form of A.I. Filmmaking—But At What Cost? Sora Selects showcases the A.I. short films of 10 artists

#AI #film

This is also a valuable resource for sky users

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wtf!

Good to see democrats explaining this stuff

AICOPYRIGHT NEWS - Exploring AI's Growing Impact on the Artists and Business of Entertainment. Subscribe (free!) at, aicopyright.news #ai #copyright #aicopyright

At CES 2025 Digital Hollywood Conference, AI Grabs The Spotlight Leaders in technology and entertainment discussed current trends in generative AI in the production industry, including the rapid evolution of tools that promise – and threaten – to disrupt Hollywood

"Leaders in technology and entertainment discussed current trends in generative AI in the production industry, including the rapid evolution of tools that promise – and threaten – to disrupt Hollywood’s creative industry...

Generative AI Funding Reached New Heights In 2024 It’s up 192% from 2023, when investors poured $29.1 billion into generative AI startups across 691 deals

#ai #copyright #gen

How Singapore Storytellers And Film-Makers Create With AI From dog barks to digital sets

"Artificial intelligence is coming your way, in movies, streaming and how you relate to written stories...

AI Developments at the U.S. Copyright Office in 2024 Consistent with the seemingly engrained-in-stone principle that only human-created works are eligible for copyright protection, the Office has to date refused to...

#AI #Copyright

Too much ring kissing. I just canceled my subscription.