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Andrew Clews @crackedwindscreen.bsky.social · 2d

Cannot shame the shameless.

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Proton @proton.me · 2d

Last chance to turn it off.

On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.

To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.

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Siôn Hudson @sionhudson.bsky.social · 2d

Time to hit the road on the Cannoli-ball Run!

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Jim Magill @thealso.bsky.social · 2d

We're on the road home baby!!!

Siôn Hudson @sionhudson.bsky.social · 2d

Time to hit the road on the Cannoli-ball Run!

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Andrew Clews @crackedwindscreen.bsky.social · 2d

Oh man. So sorry to hear that.

The very best of luck for the future!

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Siôn Hudson @sionhudson.bsky.social · 2d

Ok Cannoli-ball run update time! We met Matteo on the roof of Lingotto, and he handed over our Piedmontese meal challenge!
Then it was time to get shopping for all the fabulous Italian ingredients in a very chic supermarket

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Andrew Clews @crackedwindscreen.bsky.social · 2d

I think you’ve oiled the gears for more fun. I’m sure everyone will be happy to hit top gear with the puns.

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Andrew Clews @crackedwindscreen.bsky.social · 2d

Yep. Thats what I mainly took from it, people with no integrity supported by the channels that publish their drivel.

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Andrew Clews @crackedwindscreen.bsky.social · 2d

He handles that well, also highlights an increasing element too, people happy to create utter tosh and drivel for no reason other than hopefully make money and “go viral”. It’s not just videos but organisations who publish “reports” full of lies knowing no one reads the details.

Integrity is key.

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Andrew Clews @crackedwindscreen.bsky.social · 2d

M’colleague sent me this video as he knew it would make me angry. He was right.

I agree with so much of what Chris says in this. Everyone needs to watch it and consider the broader points he’s making. Especially content creators.

youtu.be/jEWhmQjeh_I?...

What is Happening to Japan?

YouTube video by Abroad in Japan

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Richard Porter @sniffpetrol.com · 2d

Jonny is away and we forgot to record a Smith and Sniff OTOSOT before he went so I’ve hijacked today’s show and used it to read out extracts from my new book. Contains several euphemisms for testicles. Sorry. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...

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Andrew Clews @crackedwindscreen.bsky.social · 2d

Are they not looking at the real world and what is ACTUALLY going on?

Also, they’ve missed off a big one, WE DON’T HAVE THE DISPOSABLE INCOME!!!!

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Andrew Clews @crackedwindscreen.bsky.social · 2d

Where is that from? The Government?

oh boy.

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Steve Chambers @planningtransport.co.uk · 2d

Bit of a long shot, but looking for someone who is living on a new housing estate and would be prepared to speak to a journalist about poor local access to fresh food.

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Ken Tindell @kentindell.bsky.social · 2d

Automated decision making is one of the least-known aspects of GDPR. It’s illegal unless a human sanctioned each decision.

Example
A social security process which automatically evaluates whether an individual is entitled to benefit and how much to pay is a decision
'based solely on automated processing' for the purposes of Article 22(1).
As well as having a legal effect, the amount of benefit received could affect a person's livelihood or ability to buy or rent a home so this decision would also have a 'similarly significant effect.

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Andrew Clews @crackedwindscreen.bsky.social · 2d

Think landlords of houses that will require a big electrical upgrade to enable an EV charger will be delighted with that extra costs.

In reality can see rents increasing.

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Eerke Boiten @eerkeboiten.bsky.social · 2d

Have HMRC reported themselves to ICO yet for this massive data breach (accuracy rather than confidentiality) and failed automated decision making? Symbolically of course, never enforcement. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Woman who booked flight to Italy but did not board has child benefits stopped

Family denied entry at gate after one of her children had epileptic fit, but HMRC said she boarded one-way flight

www.theguardian.com

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Andrew Clews @crackedwindscreen.bsky.social · 2d

My diesel car is cheaper to run than any EV I have on EV test. It costs me far less to get over 400 miles range.

Last EV was £37 for 112 miles.

Andrew Clews @crackedwindscreen.bsky.social · 2d

Fascinating thread.

Want to buy a Chinese EV then you can’t get the charger grant, only ECG vehicles are eligible.

Usagi @usagi3939.bsky.social · 2d

Ed Miliband, the secretary of state for energy security and net zero, has announced plans to put the UK back on track to reach its net zero commitments. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

UK unveils ‘carbon budget delivery plan’ to get back on track for net zero targets

Ed Miliband says pushing for renewable energy and lower emissions will reduce household bills and boost economy

www.theguardian.com

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Andrew Clews @crackedwindscreen.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks for the thread. Illuminating. The Government finding news ways to over complicate things.

Still haven’t managed to work out how they work out when a car is eligible for the environmental element of the grant.

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The Motoring Podcast @motoringpodcast.com · 3d

There's a new chip crisis looming and there isn't a quick fix due to the complex nature of cars, software and type approvals - let alone testing!

You can hear more, now

To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202...
To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen

So bilingual - 28 October 2025 - Motoring Podcast

We start with Follow Up as the UK counts the cost of the JLR shutdown. Potential new chip crisis incoming. Porsche financial results are grim again. Ford Europe gets a new boss. UK Government funds a ...

www.motoringpodcast.com

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The Motoring Podcast @motoringpodcast.com · 3d

Show starts with Follow Up and the impact from the JLR shutdown, thanks to Professor @dgbailey.bsky.social's article linked in the show notes. Will lessons be learnt? 🤷‍♂️

To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202...
To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen

So bilingual - 28 October 2025 - Motoring Podcast

We start with Follow Up as the UK counts the cost of the JLR shutdown. Potential new chip crisis incoming. Porsche financial results are grim again. Ford Europe gets a new boss. UK Government funds a ...

www.motoringpodcast.com

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The Motoring Podcast @motoringpodcast.com · 4d

Latest News Show is out.

Packed show and you'll be glad to know Alan is back.

Struggling to be excited with New New Car News.

But check out the And Finally!

To 👂 via streaming click 👉 www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/202...
To 👂 via other services click 👉 mpnewsshow.captivate.fm/listen

So bilingual - 28 October 2025 - Motoring Podcast

We start with Follow Up as the UK counts the cost of the JLR shutdown. Potential new chip crisis incoming. Porsche financial results are grim again. Ford Europe gets a new boss. UK Government funds a ...

www.motoringpodcast.com

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Andrew Clews @crackedwindscreen.bsky.social · 6d

Outlet that has done deal with OpenAI publishes positive article about AI shocker.

If you didn't have them on it yet, add The Guardian to the "Untrusted Outlets" list you have got.

Briony Kidd @brionykidd.bsky.social · 6d

You know what, Nigel? Writer’s block isn’t really a thing. The real “block” is trying to survive in a capitalist system, in which creativity has been devalued & publishing taken over by managerial types who only understand productivity & see writers as “brands.” www.theguardian.com/business/202...

AI can help authors beat writer’s block, says Bloomsbury chief

Publisher last week reported jump in revenue in academic and professional arm thanks to AI licensing deal

www.theguardian.com

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Andrew Clews @crackedwindscreen.bsky.social · 6d

They've done a deal with OpenAI so you can't trust anything they write now, anyway. Totally unsurprising they published this.

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