Jen
@jennmelb.bsky.social
I like e-biking, cities and parks, vegan lifestyle, and nature where we live. Literature teacher. Naarm / Melbourne. Learning 🇵🇱
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"Imagine you stole all of the intellectual property in the world. And you're using it to help people write middling emails and make revenge porn about women, and also children. And you're powering this plagiarism and non-consensual porn machine by eating up what's left of humanity's carbon budget."
How to explain AI to your family this holiday season | CNN Business
Politics, football and movies are among the many topics that tend to come up around Thanksgiving. In 2025, a new question may arise at the table: Why the heck is everyone talking about AI, and what sh...
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November 27, 2025 at 4:04 AM
"Imagine you stole all of the intellectual property in the world. And you're using it to help people write middling emails and make revenge porn about women, and also children. And you're powering this plagiarism and non-consensual porn machine by eating up what's left of humanity's carbon budget."
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👀 New reporting says Trump’s team knew their ❝drug boat❞ killing spree might be illegal, shrugged off CIA and Pentagon lawyers who said so, gutted the NSC legal shop, and just kept hunting for friendlier legal cover while more than 80 people were blown out of the water.
November 23, 2025 at 4:14 AM
👀 New reporting says Trump’s team knew their ❝drug boat❞ killing spree might be illegal, shrugged off CIA and Pentagon lawyers who said so, gutted the NSC legal shop, and just kept hunting for friendlier legal cover while more than 80 people were blown out of the water.
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It's that time of year when Americans set up quaint, walkable Christmas villages in their living rooms, dreaming of living in such a cozy place.
Meanwhile, they'll show up to city council meetings to fiercely oppose any plan that would actually build that kind of car-lite community in real life.
Meanwhile, they'll show up to city council meetings to fiercely oppose any plan that would actually build that kind of car-lite community in real life.
November 23, 2025 at 3:13 AM
It's that time of year when Americans set up quaint, walkable Christmas villages in their living rooms, dreaming of living in such a cozy place.
Meanwhile, they'll show up to city council meetings to fiercely oppose any plan that would actually build that kind of car-lite community in real life.
Meanwhile, they'll show up to city council meetings to fiercely oppose any plan that would actually build that kind of car-lite community in real life.
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This should be taken as pretty solid universal advice for just about anything you're trying to do. Instead of using AI, build and sustain real friendships instead.
www.wired.com/story/google...
www.wired.com/story/google...
Instead of an AI Health Coach, You Could Just Have Friends
I used the public preview of Fitbit’s new AI Health Coach and became both faster and noticeably weirder.
www.wired.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:43 PM
This should be taken as pretty solid universal advice for just about anything you're trying to do. Instead of using AI, build and sustain real friendships instead.
www.wired.com/story/google...
www.wired.com/story/google...
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SunCable seems to have pivoted away from helping to push coal and gas out of power grids and instead powering big tech's persistent energy waste addiction
begging you to ask: why are we doing any of this? Is it to Build More Solar Panels or is it to protect life from the threat of fossil fuels?
begging you to ask: why are we doing any of this? Is it to Build More Solar Panels or is it to protect life from the threat of fossil fuels?
‘Gobsmacking’ solar farm that could power AI data centres ‘possibly unparalleled’ in Australia or world
SunCable says massive energy project proposed in NT could position Australia as global leader, but critics are concerned about scale
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:00 AM
SunCable seems to have pivoted away from helping to push coal and gas out of power grids and instead powering big tech's persistent energy waste addiction
begging you to ask: why are we doing any of this? Is it to Build More Solar Panels or is it to protect life from the threat of fossil fuels?
begging you to ask: why are we doing any of this? Is it to Build More Solar Panels or is it to protect life from the threat of fossil fuels?
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To everyone saying that people in our military already know not to follow unlawful orders, how do you explain almost 100 civilians murdered on fishing boats in the Caribbean so far?
November 20, 2025 at 5:42 PM
To everyone saying that people in our military already know not to follow unlawful orders, how do you explain almost 100 civilians murdered on fishing boats in the Caribbean so far?
The US has no credibility left to make or suggest plans for any other nation's future, let alone its own future.
Ukraine MP publishes full text of apparent draft proposal as US envoy says Washington offered Russia 'generous terms'.
More details of US plan for Ukraine emerge, sees territory ceded to Russia
Ukraine MP publishes full text of apparent draft proposal as US envoy says Washington offered Russia 'generous terms'.
bit.ly
November 21, 2025 at 5:25 AM
The US has no credibility left to make or suggest plans for any other nation's future, let alone its own future.
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Accelerating the dismantling of science- and evidence-based public health to the detriment of us all.
November 20, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Accelerating the dismantling of science- and evidence-based public health to the detriment of us all.
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More than 3,350 people in Gaza have experienced major burns. Nine-year-old Elham Abu Hajjaj is among them.
Gaza girl orphaned in Israeli strike rebuilds her life with severe burns
More than 3,350 people in Gaza have experienced major burns. Nine-year-old Elham Abu Hajjaj is among them.
bit.ly
November 20, 2025 at 9:30 AM
More than 3,350 people in Gaza have experienced major burns. Nine-year-old Elham Abu Hajjaj is among them.
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Today is Trans Day of Remembrance. Since 31st October 2024, at least 340 trans people have lost their lives to anti-trans violence, or suicide. Transphobia kills. Please be an ally every day. tdor.translivesmatter.info/reports?from...
Remembering Our Dead - Reports
1 Nov 2024 to 20 Nov 2025
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November 20, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Today is Trans Day of Remembrance. Since 31st October 2024, at least 340 trans people have lost their lives to anti-trans violence, or suicide. Transphobia kills. Please be an ally every day. tdor.translivesmatter.info/reports?from...
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“GenerativeAI isn’t magic. It’s the product of millions of invisible creators—poets, coders, photographers, musicians—whose work has been harvested, scraped, & absorbed into AI models without consent or compensation…
This is not innovation. It is expropriation.”
—Otti Vogt
This is not innovation. It is expropriation.”
—Otti Vogt
AI Must Fund the Commons – Not Eat Them
AI feeds on the cultural commons—now it must pay its dues, supporting the creators and public institutions it depends on.
good-leadership.beehiiv.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:23 PM
“GenerativeAI isn’t magic. It’s the product of millions of invisible creators—poets, coders, photographers, musicians—whose work has been harvested, scraped, & absorbed into AI models without consent or compensation…
This is not innovation. It is expropriation.”
—Otti Vogt
This is not innovation. It is expropriation.”
—Otti Vogt
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Better approve some more gas fields and coal mines.
Scientists say they are "speechless" after witnessing significant coral death at the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef.
Survey finds 60 per cent of Ningaloo coral has turned to stone
Scientists say they are "speechless" after witnessing significant coral death at the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef.
www.abc.net.au
November 19, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Better approve some more gas fields and coal mines.
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❗️Poland will withdraw consent (close down) the Russian consulate in Gdansk as a response to the sabotage incidents on the railroad - FM Sikorski.
This is the last remaining Russian consulate in Poland. The previous ones, in Poznan and Krakow, were closes as responses to earlier acts of sabotage.
This is the last remaining Russian consulate in Poland. The previous ones, in Poznan and Krakow, were closes as responses to earlier acts of sabotage.
November 19, 2025 at 9:33 AM
❗️Poland will withdraw consent (close down) the Russian consulate in Gdansk as a response to the sabotage incidents on the railroad - FM Sikorski.
This is the last remaining Russian consulate in Poland. The previous ones, in Poznan and Krakow, were closes as responses to earlier acts of sabotage.
This is the last remaining Russian consulate in Poland. The previous ones, in Poznan and Krakow, were closes as responses to earlier acts of sabotage.
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Since I’m back here and the government is currently gutting scientific research, it would be marvellous if we could round this total up to $40k for the Menzies Centre and Albo can bite his bum. pointtopinnacle2025.grassrootz.com/menzies-inst...
The Even Looser Quolls in Elders Point to Pinnacle & Brooks Point to Pub 2025
Hi there
We are trying to fundraise $35000 to help Menzies Institute for Medical Research. To accomplish this we have created a team called The Even Looser Quolls.
Please help us accomplish our goal...
pointtopinnacle2025.grassrootz.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Since I’m back here and the government is currently gutting scientific research, it would be marvellous if we could round this total up to $40k for the Menzies Centre and Albo can bite his bum. pointtopinnacle2025.grassrootz.com/menzies-inst...
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The slow degradation of the CSIRO is music to the ears of fossil fuel industry groups.... the government works for them. not us.
November 19, 2025 at 4:56 AM
The slow degradation of the CSIRO is music to the ears of fossil fuel industry groups.... the government works for them. not us.
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NSW Premier says he does not apologise for [yet more] hate speech laws - the first three versions did not, on any measure, reduce racism in NSW - after NSW Police chose not to criminalise any of the nazis chanting nazi slogans at NSW Parliament on 8 Nov 2025.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
New laws to combat neo-Nazis in NSW after parliament rally
Police and courts will be given greater powers to combat public displays of Nazi ideology in NSW following a rally outside state parliament earlier this month.
www.abc.net.au
November 19, 2025 at 7:23 AM
NSW Premier says he does not apologise for [yet more] hate speech laws - the first three versions did not, on any measure, reduce racism in NSW - after NSW Police chose not to criminalise any of the nazis chanting nazi slogans at NSW Parliament on 8 Nov 2025.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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I'm loving Ed Unleashed
‘Pry open the jaws of Treasury’ to fund CSIRO amid hundreds of job losses, Labor MP Ed Husic tells own party
‘Pry open the jaws of Treasury’ to fund CSIRO amid hundreds of job losses, Labor MP Ed Husic tells own party
Husic, who oversaw CSIRO cuts as the former science minister, said some in government see scientific agency funding as a ‘cost’ not an ‘investment’
Ed Husic has challenged his own government to “pry open the jaws of Treasury” to boost funding for Australia’s national scientific agency after it announced up to 350 research jobs would be cut to deal with an imminent budgetary cliff.
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) announced on Wednesday it would look to cut between 300 and 350 research unit roles as part of efforts to narrow its research scope and address an ageing property portfolio in need of urgent modernisation. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:51 AM
I'm loving Ed Unleashed
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The ban is bad policy and it's clear not enough has been done to prepare young people and their families about what is about to happen. Where are the education packages and support that were promised? Just telling kids to log off and go touch grass is not going to cut it!
November 19, 2025 at 12:28 AM
The ban is bad policy and it's clear not enough has been done to prepare young people and their families about what is about to happen. Where are the education packages and support that were promised? Just telling kids to log off and go touch grass is not going to cut it!
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Calling Labor's current approach "incrementalism" or "small target" or whatever makes it sound like they are are an overly cautious progressive govt. Matters like this show that they are actively pursuing policies that make them indistinguishable from the centre right: not incrementalists at all.
Disgraceful & tragic what governments have done to this once science powerhouse! www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
"Federal Science Minister...Tim Ayres said the cuts were aimed at refocusing the efforts of the CSIRO towards research priorities, such as critical minerals, iron & steel...in Australia."
"Federal Science Minister...Tim Ayres said the cuts were aimed at refocusing the efforts of the CSIRO towards research priorities, such as critical minerals, iron & steel...in Australia."
CSIRO to cut up to 350 research jobs in major overhaul
After 440 positions were slashed last year, the CSIRO has announced more staff cuts across the country in a bid to remain financially viable.
www.abc.net.au
November 19, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Calling Labor's current approach "incrementalism" or "small target" or whatever makes it sound like they are are an overly cautious progressive govt. Matters like this show that they are actively pursuing policies that make them indistinguishable from the centre right: not incrementalists at all.
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Australia’s greatest ally
November 18, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Australia’s greatest ally
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A government that can’t bring itself to tax fossil fuel, big tech or any wealth properly but defunds its critical institutions is not a good government, sorry
November 18, 2025 at 8:17 PM
A government that can’t bring itself to tax fossil fuel, big tech or any wealth properly but defunds its critical institutions is not a good government, sorry
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One of my favorite bike lane protests:
1) Clearly demonstrates the issue
2) Proposes a systemic solution
3) Creates content that can be spread and shared easily
4) Does so with humor and heart
1) Clearly demonstrates the issue
2) Proposes a systemic solution
3) Creates content that can be spread and shared easily
4) Does so with humor and heart
Sharing this again just because I love it so much. #justaminute
Car drivers who block cycle lanes for “just a minute” force people on bikes into car traffic. It’s dangerous, it’s selfish, it’s illegal (NZ) and it deserves the mocking it gets in this protest action.
Car drivers who block cycle lanes for “just a minute” force people on bikes into car traffic. It’s dangerous, it’s selfish, it’s illegal (NZ) and it deserves the mocking it gets in this protest action.
Blocked Bike Lane Protest on Valencia St. – San Francisco, CA #justaminute
YouTube video by Stephen Braitsch
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November 18, 2025 at 1:00 AM
One of my favorite bike lane protests:
1) Clearly demonstrates the issue
2) Proposes a systemic solution
3) Creates content that can be spread and shared easily
4) Does so with humor and heart
1) Clearly demonstrates the issue
2) Proposes a systemic solution
3) Creates content that can be spread and shared easily
4) Does so with humor and heart
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I'll summarise for you: she is another member of the political class, not having worked outside politics. A problem that is rife on both sides of politics and goes along way to explaining why huge segments of the electorate can't see themselves within their own democracy.
Who is Jess Wilson? The Millennial MP who overthrew Brad Battin
Wilson grew up steeped in politics but has made her own way as an MP praised for her energy and efficiency in mastering the education and treasury portfolios.
www.theage.com.au
November 18, 2025 at 3:36 AM
I'll summarise for you: she is another member of the political class, not having worked outside politics. A problem that is rife on both sides of politics and goes along way to explaining why huge segments of the electorate can't see themselves within their own democracy.
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Now that the Coalition has adopted a really stupid climate-denying energy & emissions policy
they are about to move on to stuffing up immigration.
As the racist dog-whistles come out, this may be handy. #auspol
they are about to move on to stuffing up immigration.
As the racist dog-whistles come out, this may be handy. #auspol
November 17, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Now that the Coalition has adopted a really stupid climate-denying energy & emissions policy
they are about to move on to stuffing up immigration.
As the racist dog-whistles come out, this may be handy. #auspol
they are about to move on to stuffing up immigration.
As the racist dog-whistles come out, this may be handy. #auspol