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Have you seen this petition yet? YouTube - SAY NO TO FLAWED AGE VERIFICATIONS!

sign this petition against YouTube's new age verification system

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If I have to explain to you why it's a bad idea to use a machine that makes shit up 15-80% of the time AND destroys the environment AND contributes to rising fascism and genocide AND puts brilliant skillful creatives out of work by stealing their work, then we're already speaking different languages

Reject plans for a mandatory BritCard (digital ID) Sir Keir Starmer is considering a mandatory digital ID scheme called “BritCard” that would make us all reliant on a digital pass to go about our daily lives. Mandatory digital IDs give the state enor...

Just posting this for my UK peeps.

The UK Government is planning to roll out a mandatory digital ID. It’s invasive and could mean millions of people unable to go about their daily lives. Right now it's just an idea - we need to stop it becoming a reality.

you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/re...

Gonna take a while to transition and update everything but it'll be nice to not support corruption and actually have security for my data.
Man I miss the early days of the internet.

I feel like a nostalgic grandparent lol

After already slowly transitioning to several Google and Microsoft alternatives over the last few years, I've finally taken the plunge and began moving over to a non-microsoft email provider. Every time I hear anything about either company it just gets worse.

I know a lot of you have already heard or read about BDS Movement's call against Microsoft, and felt weird and bad about it all, but decided to move forward as normal because of some degree of ambiguity.

"What service is Microsoft providing?"

Here it is, clear as day. A direct line to death.

ARTISTS! if you have an old drawing tablet that doesn't have any drivers available anymore or is just unsupported now, i HIGHLY recommend checking out opentabletdriver.net

my old wacom bamboo is now unsupported and you can't even get old drivers anymore, works perfectly (even in windows 11).

It really shot up at the end there! I was so tense haha
Looking forward to finally getting to read everyone's work!!

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BOXES Comic Magazine #4 The 4th volume of BOXES Comic Magazine! Lots of new short comics from a diverse range of exciting UK based creators.

**FINAL 4 HOURS!**

Last call to back BOXES Vol. 4 on Kickstarter! We are within £500 of our goal.

BOXES is an anthology that showcases exciting UK based cartoonists.

You can help bring this latest issue to life by backing it here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...

Thanks!

My memory is definitely not that good (wish it was lol) but otherwise... they're not wrong 😭

A screenshot of the BOXES Vol. 4 Kickstarter page showing 20 hours remaining with £4156 of £5000 raised.

20 hours remaining and just under £850 to be raised!

By my reckoning that’s around 40 backers. Can you be one of them? Do you know someone who could be?

BOXES is an anthology that showcases exciting UK based cartoonists. Check it out here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...

I got mad about AI so I made this comic about The Fucking Point of it all (1/7)

BOXES Comic Magazine #4 The 4th volume of BOXES Comic Magazine! Lots of new short comics from a diverse range of exciting UK based creators.

It's the last stretch for BOXES and the goal is within sight!

Can 🫵YOU🫵 help push it through to the end??

www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...

BOXES Comic Magazine #4 The 4th volume of BOXES Comic Magazine! Lots of new short comics from a diverse range of exciting UK based creators.

We’re approaching the FINAL 24 HOURS of the BOXES Vol. 4 Kickstarter and it’s at 80% funded!

What better way to start the day than by backing a delicious comics anthology?

Get on it here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...

Yum!

The fact that ai art and writing programs are built on stolen work really seems to be fading from the discussion even amongst artists and writers, which is a bit shit.

BOXES Comic Magazine #4 The 4th volume of BOXES Comic Magazine! Lots of new short comics from a diverse range of exciting UK based creators.

Down to the last 48 hours!!!

This is your chance to back the BOXES kickstarter while you still can!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...

Exclusive: Google is indexing ChatGPT conversations, potentially exposing sensitive user data Thousands of shared ChatGPT chats are now appearing in Google search results.

Well this is bad. Google is indexing ChatGPT conversations exposing sensitive user data

I tried a few quick searches. I found someone's chat where I can see their api key

I found some building their resume. Their name, email and phone numbers are exposed.

www.fastcompany.com/91376687/goo...

Crowdfunding Spotlight: BOXES Volume 4, from ThirdBear Press A heady mix of challenging, entertaining comics

Crowdfunding Spotlight: BOXES Volume 4, from ThirdBear Press

A heady mix of challenging, entertaining comics

Post from "The Rundown" July 18 at 5:30 PM · DuckDuckGo has introduced a new feature allowing users to filter out AI-generated images from search results, addressing growing concerns over synthetic content overwhelming authentic visuals online. The filter can be activated through a dropdown in the Images tab, search settings, or by using a dedicated AI-free domain: noai.duckduckgo.com. The system relies on curated blocklists, including uBlockOrigin’s Huge AI Blocklist, to detect and suppress AI-generated imagery. While not perfect, it significantly reduces synthetic content visibility. This move sets DuckDuckGo apart from competitors like Google and Bing by giving users direct control over their exposure to AI-generated material. Source: TechCrunch

DuckDuckGo has added a feature to filter out AI images from search results.

Hey, #smallpresscomics pals! This is an amazing anthology series. Back it or share the post below if you can.

Gutted I can't attend @sequential-scot.bsky.social today but it's so cool seeing photos of everyone's stalls there! Hope it turns out to be a fantastic event and fingers crossed I'll be able to attend next year!

Black and white comic art of an anthropomorphic frog walking into the forest. Art by Will Hudson for BOXES Comic Magazine.

Black and white comic art of an anthropomorphic frog peering through the trees. Art by Will Hudson for BOXES Comic Magazine.

Black and white comic art of an anthropomorphic frog peering through some trees. He looks surprised and amazed by what he is seeing. Art by Will Hudson for BOXES Comic Magazine.

Follow the frogs journey in The Sun and Moon Still Rule Our Lives by @willhudsoncomics.bsky.social in the volume 4 of BOXES Comic Magazine.

BOXES showcases comics from the most exciting talent in UK comics and is currently funding on Kickstarter.

Back it here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...

Call for Pitches: Creative Balance - SBWN x WAHS - Scottish BPOC Writers Network SBWN and We Are Here Scotland are seeking pitches exploring what constitutes nurturing, safe, and generative creative spaces for BPOC individuals.

📢 Open Call 📢

SBWN and WAHS Creative Balance are seeking pitches from Scotland-based BPOC writers on Defining Our Space. Text /audio /video formats, incl BSL. Caregiver and data bursaries available.

scottishbpocwritersnetwork.org/call-for-pit...

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BOXES Comic Magazine #4 The 4th volume of BOXES Comic Magazine! Lots of new short comics from a diverse range of exciting UK based creators.

Down to the last 4 days on the BOXES Vol. 4 Kickstarter!

We’re 2/3 funded. It feels close now! Can you help us push us towards the funding goal for printing this anthology full of stellar creators?

Check the funding page here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...

Thanks! 📦📦📦

There's only a few days left on the kickstarter for BOXES vol. 4! If you want to read my comic - A Place To Rest - as well as a bunch of other fantastic UK comics, go back it now while you still can!

I'll be exhibiting at @tagsfest.co.uk on Sunday the 26th!! Come along and check out a bunch of cool comics, zines, and TTRPGS!

Sepia coloured comic art of a woman hiking through the wilds. Art by Pictii for BOXES Comic Magazine Vol. 4

I've just been reading through @pictiipaint.bsky.social's finished pages for their comic for BOXES Vol. 4.

It's excellent! A story with gorgeous art and a real emotional pay off.

Don't miss your chance to read it by backing BOXES Vol. 4 on Kickstarter here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...