Cori Crider
@coricrider.com
Build better tech. Break monopoly power. Back law enforcement.
Executive Director, Future of Tech Institute & Tech@Meliore. Hon. Prof. UCL. Fellow, Open Markets. Ex Foxglove, Reprieve.
https://futureinstitute.tech/about-us
https://www.coricrider.com
Executive Director, Future of Tech Institute & Tech@Meliore. Hon. Prof. UCL. Fellow, Open Markets. Ex Foxglove, Reprieve.
https://futureinstitute.tech/about-us
https://www.coricrider.com
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We are watching great power implosion in real time.
Trump on NATO: "Until the last few days when I told them about Iceland, they loved me. They called me daddy."
(He means Greenland.)
(He means Greenland.)
January 21, 2026 at 2:44 PM
We are watching great power implosion in real time.
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The EU should not “renounce anything that may be necessary to defend its interests” if US President Donald Trump delivers on his threats, the bloc’s competition chief @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu told the FT.
With @andybounds.bsky.social
as.ft.com/r/6360241b-a...
With @andybounds.bsky.social
as.ft.com/r/6360241b-a...
EU should not hold back on Trump retaliation, says bloc’s competition chief
[FREE TO READ] Also in this newsletter: Europe replaces one gas dependency for another
as.ft.com
January 21, 2026 at 6:20 AM
The EU should not “renounce anything that may be necessary to defend its interests” if US President Donald Trump delivers on his threats, the bloc’s competition chief @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu told the FT.
With @andybounds.bsky.social
as.ft.com/r/6360241b-a...
With @andybounds.bsky.social
as.ft.com/r/6360241b-a...
It is an excellent speech.
Great speech.
@mark-carney.bsky.social
“Risk management comes at a price, but that cost of strategic autonomy can also be shared. Collective investments in resilience are cheaper than everyone building their own fortresses. Shared standards reduce fragmentations”.
globalnews.ca/news/1162087...
@mark-carney.bsky.social
“Risk management comes at a price, but that cost of strategic autonomy can also be shared. Collective investments in resilience are cheaper than everyone building their own fortresses. Shared standards reduce fragmentations”.
globalnews.ca/news/1162087...
Read the full transcript of Carney’s speech to World Economic Forum - National | Globalnews.ca
Prime Minister Mark Carney gave a forceful speech in Davos, Switzerland, on the 'new world order' and how middle powers like Canada can benefit by working together.
globalnews.ca
January 20, 2026 at 10:22 PM
It is an excellent speech.
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*DANISH PENSION FUND AKADEMIKERPENSION TO EXIT US TREASURIES
January 20, 2026 at 1:37 PM
*DANISH PENSION FUND AKADEMIKERPENSION TO EXIT US TREASURIES
SCOTUS watchers: are we expecting a ruling on the tariffs today?
January 20, 2026 at 12:54 PM
SCOTUS watchers: are we expecting a ruling on the tariffs today?
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I watched part of the debate. There’s general agreement (with the exception of some far-right MEPs, as one would guess) that Grok/X is incompatible with EU values and law.
📺 LIVE NOW: watch the European Parliament debate how to respond to the Grok/X deepfake abuse scandal here: www.europarl.europa.eu/plenary/en/h...
Below: Zeit reports >50 MEPs urging Europe to invest in its own social media and build bridges out of toxic social www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra...
Below: Zeit reports >50 MEPs urging Europe to invest in its own social media and build bridges out of toxic social www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra...
January 20, 2026 at 9:16 AM
I watched part of the debate. There’s general agreement (with the exception of some far-right MEPs, as one would guess) that Grok/X is incompatible with EU values and law.
📺 LIVE NOW: watch the European Parliament debate how to respond to the Grok/X deepfake abuse scandal here: www.europarl.europa.eu/plenary/en/h...
Below: Zeit reports >50 MEPs urging Europe to invest in its own social media and build bridges out of toxic social www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra...
Below: Zeit reports >50 MEPs urging Europe to invest in its own social media and build bridges out of toxic social www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra...
January 20, 2026 at 8:26 AM
📺 LIVE NOW: watch the European Parliament debate how to respond to the Grok/X deepfake abuse scandal here: www.europarl.europa.eu/plenary/en/h...
Below: Zeit reports >50 MEPs urging Europe to invest in its own social media and build bridges out of toxic social www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra...
Below: Zeit reports >50 MEPs urging Europe to invest in its own social media and build bridges out of toxic social www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra...
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Does anyone have a bsky list of all EU MEPs who are already on Bluesky?
January 17, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Does anyone have a bsky list of all EU MEPs who are already on Bluesky?
Who says Europe doesn’t innovate
At Michelin-starred Aqua Crua, Giuliano Baldessari cooks wearing rubber — and it’s the least interesting thing about his restaurant ft.trib.al/jzPMyNx
Postcard from Italy: a trip to the outer limits of dining with the latex-clad chef
At Michelin-starred Aqua Crua, Giuliano Baldessari cooks wearing rubber — and it’s the least interesting thing about his restaurant
ft.trib.al
January 17, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Who says Europe doesn’t innovate
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Starmer’s US policy lies in tatters. Trump is now punishing the UK and NATO allies just for doing the right thing.
Time for the PM to stand firm against the bully in the White House, and work with European and Commonwealth allies to make him back down from this reckless plan.
Time for the PM to stand firm against the bully in the White House, and work with European and Commonwealth allies to make him back down from this reckless plan.
January 17, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Starmer’s US policy lies in tatters. Trump is now punishing the UK and NATO allies just for doing the right thing.
Time for the PM to stand firm against the bully in the White House, and work with European and Commonwealth allies to make him back down from this reckless plan.
Time for the PM to stand firm against the bully in the White House, and work with European and Commonwealth allies to make him back down from this reckless plan.
The best time to have done this was in early 2025. The second best time…
*pounding the table rhythmically*
anti-coercion instrument!
Anti-Coercion Instrument!
ANTI-COERCION INSTRUMENT!
anti-coercion instrument!
Anti-Coercion Instrument!
ANTI-COERCION INSTRUMENT!
Trump announces a 10% tariff on Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, Netherlands, and Finland beginning February 1st.
This tariff will be increased to 25% beginning on June 1st.
Tariffs will remain in effect until the US reaches a deal to buy Greenland.
This tariff will be increased to 25% beginning on June 1st.
Tariffs will remain in effect until the US reaches a deal to buy Greenland.
January 17, 2026 at 5:35 PM
The best time to have done this was in early 2025. The second best time…
I occasionally still hear from people they can’t leave, that the audience for news and writing is still there. Is it?
the cult of elon is trying to bribe writers back to Twitter by promising them a million dollars for the "best performing" article
X to award $1 million to top article in push for long-form writing - The Economic Times
This comes months after X rolled out Articles, which allows creators to publish long-form posts beyond the traditional character limit, and is in line with Musk’s intention to make X an “everything ap...
m.economictimes.com
January 17, 2026 at 2:09 PM
I occasionally still hear from people they can’t leave, that the audience for news and writing is still there. Is it?
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Terrific piece from @coricrider.com
"What Musk and Trump portray as a fight over who has the right to speak is really a fight over who has the power to force others to listen."
www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/e...
"What Musk and Trump portray as a fight over who has the right to speak is really a fight over who has the power to force others to listen."
www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/e...
Europe Enters the Slop War
Cori Crider urges EU leaders to take a hard line against US tech barons’ efforts to subvert democratic institutions.
www.project-syndicate.org
January 15, 2026 at 11:33 PM
Terrific piece from @coricrider.com
"What Musk and Trump portray as a fight over who has the right to speak is really a fight over who has the power to force others to listen."
www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/e...
"What Musk and Trump portray as a fight over who has the right to speak is really a fight over who has the power to force others to listen."
www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/e...
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Tech sovereignty should not be a subscription model ft.trib.al/v2MPMD0 | opinion
Tech sovereignty should not be a subscription model
Concern about the loss of jurisdiction and agency to US companies is becoming more pressing for Europeans
ft.trib.al
January 14, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Tech sovereignty should not be a subscription model ft.trib.al/v2MPMD0 | opinion
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"The fight ahead is not about free speech, as the United States contends, but about whether governments can rein in platforms that profit from disorder." @coricrider.com
The European Union’s recent penalty against Elon Musk’s X marks the start of what is likely to become a bitter struggle to curb the spread of AI-driven slop, writes @coricrider.com. bit.ly/4qSstYe
Europe Enters the Slop War
Cori Crider urges EU leaders to take a hard line against US tech barons’ efforts to subvert democratic institutions.
bit.ly
January 15, 2026 at 3:24 PM
"The fight ahead is not about free speech, as the United States contends, but about whether governments can rein in platforms that profit from disorder." @coricrider.com
New in ProSyn: we’ve entered a Slop War. X/Grok is just the latest skirmish.
The coming battle pits citizens, parents, and honest traders against the slop pornographers, scammers, and would-be dictators. We know what they want. It’s up to us to stop them.
www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/e...
The coming battle pits citizens, parents, and honest traders against the slop pornographers, scammers, and would-be dictators. We know what they want. It’s up to us to stop them.
www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/e...
Europe Enters the Slop War
Cori Crider urges EU leaders to take a hard line against US tech barons’ efforts to subvert democratic institutions.
www.project-syndicate.org
January 15, 2026 at 8:13 AM
New in ProSyn: we’ve entered a Slop War. X/Grok is just the latest skirmish.
The coming battle pits citizens, parents, and honest traders against the slop pornographers, scammers, and would-be dictators. We know what they want. It’s up to us to stop them.
www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/e...
The coming battle pits citizens, parents, and honest traders against the slop pornographers, scammers, and would-be dictators. We know what they want. It’s up to us to stop them.
www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/e...
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I am leaving X.
The app is capable of creating pornographic images of children, there is absolutely no question: I cannot, in good conscience, remain on the platform.
Follow me on Instagram: @ tonyvaughanmp
Follow me on Bluesky: @ tonyvaughanmp.bsky.social
Follow me on Facbook: Tonyvaughanlabour
The app is capable of creating pornographic images of children, there is absolutely no question: I cannot, in good conscience, remain on the platform.
Follow me on Instagram: @ tonyvaughanmp
Follow me on Bluesky: @ tonyvaughanmp.bsky.social
Follow me on Facbook: Tonyvaughanlabour
January 14, 2026 at 9:57 AM
I am leaving X.
The app is capable of creating pornographic images of children, there is absolutely no question: I cannot, in good conscience, remain on the platform.
Follow me on Instagram: @ tonyvaughanmp
Follow me on Bluesky: @ tonyvaughanmp.bsky.social
Follow me on Facbook: Tonyvaughanlabour
The app is capable of creating pornographic images of children, there is absolutely no question: I cannot, in good conscience, remain on the platform.
Follow me on Instagram: @ tonyvaughanmp
Follow me on Bluesky: @ tonyvaughanmp.bsky.social
Follow me on Facbook: Tonyvaughanlabour
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The FT got is architecture critic Edwin Heathcote to write about data centres and it's wonderful. www.ft.com/content/7692...
January 14, 2026 at 7:09 AM
The FT got is architecture critic Edwin Heathcote to write about data centres and it's wonderful. www.ft.com/content/7692...
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Can confirm my neighbours would not spend precious jamón ibérico on this. Someone should do us a handy guide to local protest custom….
Just saw a shot of a guy in Minneapolis throwing bologna at ICE, and that just seems so American. Like I can not imagine Spaniards throwing jamon or Italians throwing mortadella.
January 12, 2026 at 7:11 AM
Can confirm my neighbours would not spend precious jamón ibérico on this. Someone should do us a handy guide to local protest custom….
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Elon Musk calling accountability for nonconsensual sexual images an "excuse of for censorship" perfectly exposes the lie at the heart of his "censorship industrial complex" crusade. When addressing abusive material of women and children is labeled "censorship," the term has lost all meaning.
Preventing the sharing of sexualised images of children is “censorship” according to Elon Musk.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Musk says X outcry is 'excuse for censorship'
The government is urging Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 10, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Elon Musk calling accountability for nonconsensual sexual images an "excuse of for censorship" perfectly exposes the lie at the heart of his "censorship industrial complex" crusade. When addressing abusive material of women and children is labeled "censorship," the term has lost all meaning.
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Bridging people.
Trade, cooperation and mutual respect.
Trade, cooperation and mutual respect.
Breaking News: The EU agreed to a sweeping trade pact with four South American countries that would create one of the largest free-trade zones in the world.
European Union Agrees to Landmark Free-Trade Deal With South America
The agreement with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay represents a push for deeper global cooperation, in contrast to the United States turning to coercion in its dealings with other countries.
nyti.ms
January 9, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Bridging people.
Trade, cooperation and mutual respect.
Trade, cooperation and mutual respect.
Amazing scenes.
I...don't think that's going to work, Global Head of Compliance Jane Walshe (h/t @alphaville.ft.com for the image)
I...don't think that's going to work, Global Head of Compliance Jane Walshe (h/t @alphaville.ft.com for the image)
January 9, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Amazing scenes.
I...don't think that's going to work, Global Head of Compliance Jane Walshe (h/t @alphaville.ft.com for the image)
I...don't think that's going to work, Global Head of Compliance Jane Walshe (h/t @alphaville.ft.com for the image)
Also, Musk caved when Brazil acted.
So however much water Rep. Luna wants to carry for the Nazi porn slop site, there is no excuse for letting this go on, and enforcers in the UK and beyond should locate their spinal column and throw the book at this company 📚📚📚
So however much water Rep. Luna wants to carry for the Nazi porn slop site, there is no excuse for letting this go on, and enforcers in the UK and beyond should locate their spinal column and throw the book at this company 📚📚📚
Republican bullies deploy more threats against the UK to protect their big tech corporate allies.
January 9, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Also, Musk caved when Brazil acted.
So however much water Rep. Luna wants to carry for the Nazi porn slop site, there is no excuse for letting this go on, and enforcers in the UK and beyond should locate their spinal column and throw the book at this company 📚📚📚
So however much water Rep. Luna wants to carry for the Nazi porn slop site, there is no excuse for letting this go on, and enforcers in the UK and beyond should locate their spinal column and throw the book at this company 📚📚📚