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Basia Lauwers
@basialauwers.bsky.social
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Teacher. Music Lover. Animal Enthusiast. Mom. Book Nerd. Pro-Democracy.
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November 9, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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I was there too. Great video!
October 19, 2025 at 5:32 AM
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Down with DOGEBAGS
October 18, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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Diaper Don

#NoKings
October 18, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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Viva la revolution!

#NoKings
October 18, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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October 18, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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October 18, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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October 18, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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October 18, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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October 18, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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No King Protest at The Seattle Center today.
October 18, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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He’s obviously getting ready for Oktoberfest. Duh. 🤣
June 11, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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Yes to all of this part
While Texas classrooms go without certified teachers and the grid continues to falter during extreme weather, lawmakers spent their time pushing bills that punish, exclude, and distract. They didn't fix what's broken - they chose to legislate their personal beliefs over the public good. When elected officials use their power this way, it's not just politics. It's a failure to govern - and Texans pay the price. These laws will continue to affect our classrooms, courtrooms, and communities. But we're ready and working to help Texans stay informed, safe, and supported. From Amarillo to Brownsville and Beaumont to El Paso, we believe in a Texas that works for all of us - a Texas where each person has an equal say in the decisions that shape our future and everyone can build a good life. The ACLU of Texas is working alongside you to create a better Texas for all of us.
June 11, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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Yep. Doesn’t look all that different. 😳
June 7, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Wow. Not only is she insensitive, she’s a fundamentalist nut job too
May 31, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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Holy shit, I’ve never heard of this. Thanks for sharing.
internationally notable incidents underscore the extent to which the ELIZA effect is realized. In June 2022, Google engineer Blake Lemoine claimed that the large language model LaMDA had become sentient, hiring an attorney on its behalf after the chatbot requested he do so. Lemoine's claims were widely pushed back by experts and the scientific community. After a month of paid administrative leave, he was dismissed for violation of corporate policies on intellectual property. Lemoine contends he "did the right thing by informing the public" because "Al engines are incredibly good at manipulating people". In February 2023, Luka made abrupt changes to its Replika chatbot following a demand from the Italian Data Protection Authority, which cited "real risks to children". However, users worldwide protested when the bots stopped responding to their sexual advances. Moderators in the Replika subreddit even posted support resources, including links to suicide hotlines. Ultimately, the company reinstituted erotic roleplay for some users. 1191|201 In March 2023, a Belgian man killed himself after chatting for six weeks on the app Chai. In March 2023, a Belgian man killed himself after chatting for six weeks on the app Chai. The chatbot model was originally based on GPT-J and had been fine-tuned to be "more emotional, fun and engaging". The bot, ironically having the name Eliza as a default, encouraged the father of two to kill himself, according to his widow and his psychotherapist. In an open letter, Belgian scholars responded to the incident fearing "the risk of emotional manipulation" by human-imitating Al.
May 25, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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Congrats Canada! 🇨🇦
April 29, 2025 at 2:53 AM
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April 27, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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He can get tips from this guy 😂
April 24, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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April 23, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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No. Just no. Wouldn’t people have to consent to this?!
Medication records from pharmacy chains, lab testing and genomics data from patients treated by the Department of Veterans Affairs and Indian Health Service, claims from private insurers and data from smartwatches and fitness trackers will all be linked together, he said.
April 21, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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AI powered, laser-shooting satellites. What could possibly go wrong?
April 19, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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Mr. Crazy Eyes. Huh-sensing a theme here..
April 19, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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April 18, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Totally agree. Look at Bilbo Baggins here. 😂
April 14, 2025 at 3:46 AM