Faie
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Great post, and an excellent example of the Bitter Lesson of AI: generalized models are always over time going to beat specialized models. substack.com/home/post/p-...
Gemini 3 Solves Handwriting Recognition and it’s a Bitter Lesson
Testing shows that Gemini 3 has effectively solved handwriting on English texts, one of the oldest problems in AI, achieving expert human levels of performance.
substack.com
January 19, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Great post, and an excellent example of the Bitter Lesson of AI: generalized models are always over time going to beat specialized models. substack.com/home/post/p-...
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The Norwegian government is staying fairly quiet for now, but as a sign of the shifting vibe here the former head of Norway’s armed forces has come out and called the US a “neo-fascist banana republic” and a “hostile great power without norms”. www.dn.no/politikk/tid...
Tidligere forsvarssjef om Trumps USA: – Neo-fascistisk bananrepublikk (+)
Tidligere forsvarssjef Sverre Diesen mener USA er blitt «en normløs og fiendtlig innstilt stormakt», og advarer samtidig mot å feste vår lit til Europa. Harald Sunde mener det haster med en plan B.
www.dn.no
January 19, 2026 at 8:56 PM
The Norwegian government is staying fairly quiet for now, but as a sign of the shifting vibe here the former head of Norway’s armed forces has come out and called the US a “neo-fascist banana republic” and a “hostile great power without norms”. www.dn.no/politikk/tid...
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My consultations with member states on the latest tensions over Greenland reconfirm our strong commitment to the following:
▪️ Unity on the principles of international law, territorial integrity and national sovereignty;
▪️ Unity in support of and solidarity with Denmark and Greenland;
▪️ Unity on the principles of international law, territorial integrity and national sovereignty;
▪️ Unity in support of and solidarity with Denmark and Greenland;
January 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM
My consultations with member states on the latest tensions over Greenland reconfirm our strong commitment to the following:
▪️ Unity on the principles of international law, territorial integrity and national sovereignty;
▪️ Unity in support of and solidarity with Denmark and Greenland;
▪️ Unity on the principles of international law, territorial integrity and national sovereignty;
▪️ Unity in support of and solidarity with Denmark and Greenland;
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Canada sends military to Greenland...but only as a part of long planned NORAD exercises.
January 19, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Canada sends military to Greenland...but only as a part of long planned NORAD exercises.
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OPINION: If you can’t see it now, you’re the problem.
Now Is the Time to Admit it, America: He’s a Dangerous, Lunatic Moron
If you can’t see it now, you’re the problem.
trib.al
January 19, 2026 at 11:46 PM
OPINION: If you can’t see it now, you’re the problem.
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“Trump is the first president not to issue an official proclamation recognizing Martin Luther King, Jr. Day since President Reagan made it a holiday.”
January 19, 2026 at 9:30 PM
“Trump is the first president not to issue an official proclamation recognizing Martin Luther King, Jr. Day since President Reagan made it a holiday.”
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86% of our UK arms imports come from the United States.
We are far too reliant on Donald Trump - he is unpredictable and dangerous.
Stop hoping it's going to go away. Time to stand up to the bully and to rebuild our relationships outside of the USA.
youtu.be/fDr9nrIywHI?...
We are far too reliant on Donald Trump - he is unpredictable and dangerous.
Stop hoping it's going to go away. Time to stand up to the bully and to rebuild our relationships outside of the USA.
youtu.be/fDr9nrIywHI?...
Trump's tariffs are 'a tantrum' and 'completely unacceptable', says Zack Polanski
YouTube video by Sky News
youtu.be
January 19, 2026 at 11:58 PM
86% of our UK arms imports come from the United States.
We are far too reliant on Donald Trump - he is unpredictable and dangerous.
Stop hoping it's going to go away. Time to stand up to the bully and to rebuild our relationships outside of the USA.
youtu.be/fDr9nrIywHI?...
We are far too reliant on Donald Trump - he is unpredictable and dangerous.
Stop hoping it's going to go away. Time to stand up to the bully and to rebuild our relationships outside of the USA.
youtu.be/fDr9nrIywHI?...
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In one year Donald Trump has attacked Venezuela, Nigeria, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Somalia and Yemen—and now desires Greenland. International-relations theorists liken him to a 19th-century realist prowling for natural resources
The meaning of “America First” is in flux
MAGA will have to confront divisions in its approach to foreign policy
econ.st
January 19, 2026 at 11:20 PM
In one year Donald Trump has attacked Venezuela, Nigeria, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Somalia and Yemen—and now desires Greenland. International-relations theorists liken him to a 19th-century realist prowling for natural resources
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Footage shows Danish troops arriving in Greenland as part of a new military deployment. Among the personnel who landed on the island is Major General Peter H. Boysen, Chief of the Danish Army Command. #Greenland
January 19, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Footage shows Danish troops arriving in Greenland as part of a new military deployment. Among the personnel who landed on the island is Major General Peter H. Boysen, Chief of the Danish Army Command. #Greenland
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We are watching one of the wildest things a nation-state has ever done: A superpower is committing suicide because the GOP Congress is too cowardly to stand up to the Mad King.
This is one of the wildest moments in all of geopolitics ever.
This is one of the wildest moments in all of geopolitics ever.
Footage shows Danish troops arriving in Greenland as part of a new military deployment. Among the personnel who landed on the island is Major General Peter H. Boysen, Chief of the Danish Army Command. #Greenland
January 19, 2026 at 10:59 PM
We are watching one of the wildest things a nation-state has ever done: A superpower is committing suicide because the GOP Congress is too cowardly to stand up to the Mad King.
This is one of the wildest moments in all of geopolitics ever.
This is one of the wildest moments in all of geopolitics ever.
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German Jews were citizens of Germany at the start of 1933. By the end of 1933, the Nazis had
removed citizenship from naturalized citizen Jews.
In 1935, all German Jews were fully stripped of their German citizenship.
Citizenship under dictatorships is contingent for targeted minorities.
removed citizenship from naturalized citizen Jews.
In 1935, all German Jews were fully stripped of their German citizenship.
Citizenship under dictatorships is contingent for targeted minorities.
January 19, 2026 at 10:22 PM
German Jews were citizens of Germany at the start of 1933. By the end of 1933, the Nazis had
removed citizenship from naturalized citizen Jews.
In 1935, all German Jews were fully stripped of their German citizenship.
Citizenship under dictatorships is contingent for targeted minorities.
removed citizenship from naturalized citizen Jews.
In 1935, all German Jews were fully stripped of their German citizenship.
Citizenship under dictatorships is contingent for targeted minorities.
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This is so embarrassing.
We expect Schumer to take on Trump when he can’t even take on Nutlick.
We expect Schumer to take on Trump when he can’t even take on Nutlick.
January 17, 2026 at 2:00 AM
This is so embarrassing.
We expect Schumer to take on Trump when he can’t even take on Nutlick.
We expect Schumer to take on Trump when he can’t even take on Nutlick.
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"When it comes time to produce something vaguely resembling a policy blueprint, Trump steps aside & the right-wing ideologues who surround him take over. His only job is to record a brief video, try to stay awake through a White House event on the subject, & then go back to not talking about it."
Trump's long-awaited healthcare "plan" is a joke
He can barely bring himself to pretend he cares.
www.publicnotice.co
January 19, 2026 at 10:34 PM
"When it comes time to produce something vaguely resembling a policy blueprint, Trump steps aside & the right-wing ideologues who surround him take over. His only job is to record a brief video, try to stay awake through a White House event on the subject, & then go back to not talking about it."
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NEWS:
Survivor Lisa Phillips backs request by Reps. Khanna and Massie for judge to appoint a special master to release the Epstein files.
"I have no confidence that the Department of Justice, already 30 days late in complying with the Act with no end in sight."
Survivor Lisa Phillips backs request by Reps. Khanna and Massie for judge to appoint a special master to release the Epstein files.
"I have no confidence that the Department of Justice, already 30 days late in complying with the Act with no end in sight."
January 19, 2026 at 10:27 PM
NEWS:
Survivor Lisa Phillips backs request by Reps. Khanna and Massie for judge to appoint a special master to release the Epstein files.
"I have no confidence that the Department of Justice, already 30 days late in complying with the Act with no end in sight."
Survivor Lisa Phillips backs request by Reps. Khanna and Massie for judge to appoint a special master to release the Epstein files.
"I have no confidence that the Department of Justice, already 30 days late in complying with the Act with no end in sight."
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Water firms could be let off pollution fines as part of government overhaul
Water firms could be let off pollution fines as part of government overhaul
Exclusive: Campaigners claim changes will let companies ‘off the hook’, as government prepares to unveil new white paper for water industry
Water companies could be let off fines for polluting the environment under changes announced in the government’s new white paper.
The environment secretary, Emma Reynolds, hailed the changes as “once-in-a-generation reforms” featuring “tough oversight, real accountability and no more excuses”. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 19, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Water firms could be let off pollution fines as part of government overhaul
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Bluesky has seen a 40% rise of app installs in the past few weeks, which is consistent with the increase in activity that is visible in other metrics
Via @sarahp.bsky.social
Via @sarahp.bsky.social
Bluesky rolls out cashtags and LIVE badges amid a boost in app installs | TechCrunch
Bluesky adds new features to its app amid a boost in installs due to the deepfake drama on X.
techcrunch.com
January 18, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Bluesky has seen a 40% rise of app installs in the past few weeks, which is consistent with the increase in activity that is visible in other metrics
Via @sarahp.bsky.social
Via @sarahp.bsky.social
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If senior officers carry out what Trump is threatening against NATO, “the officers and enlisted people below them will likely obey the chain of command”—and “such an outcome would be a tragedy, and potentially a global catastrophe,” @radiofreetom.bsky.social argues. theatln.tc/OtxpMxan
January 19, 2026 at 10:30 PM
If senior officers carry out what Trump is threatening against NATO, “the officers and enlisted people below them will likely obey the chain of command”—and “such an outcome would be a tragedy, and potentially a global catastrophe,” @radiofreetom.bsky.social argues. theatln.tc/OtxpMxan
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'The finest in the world': Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland
As Trump continues to insist that the US needs to own Greenland, his wider focus on the Arctic region has seen Washington order new icebreakers.
Cancel the US order until trump/maga removed
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
As Trump continues to insist that the US needs to own Greenland, his wider focus on the Arctic region has seen Washington order new icebreakers.
Cancel the US order until trump/maga removed
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland
The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 19, 2026 at 10:32 PM
'The finest in the world': Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland
As Trump continues to insist that the US needs to own Greenland, his wider focus on the Arctic region has seen Washington order new icebreakers.
Cancel the US order until trump/maga removed
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
As Trump continues to insist that the US needs to own Greenland, his wider focus on the Arctic region has seen Washington order new icebreakers.
Cancel the US order until trump/maga removed
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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I seem to remember Nigel Farage was prepared to ‘pick up a rifle’ if Brexit wasn’t delivered.
I wonder if he’ll be so keen to do the same if ‘the bravest man I know’ starts World War Three.
I wonder if he’ll be so keen to do the same if ‘the bravest man I know’ starts World War Three.
January 19, 2026 at 8:07 PM
I seem to remember Nigel Farage was prepared to ‘pick up a rifle’ if Brexit wasn’t delivered.
I wonder if he’ll be so keen to do the same if ‘the bravest man I know’ starts World War Three.
I wonder if he’ll be so keen to do the same if ‘the bravest man I know’ starts World War Three.
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One of the many differences between Trumpism and past mainstream conservative movements and even far-right movements is that Trumpists make minimal to no attempt to claim and use traditional American symbols, aesthetics, and texts. Mostly, it's straight-up monarchical and Nazi messages.
January 18, 2026 at 6:15 PM
One of the many differences between Trumpism and past mainstream conservative movements and even far-right movements is that Trumpists make minimal to no attempt to claim and use traditional American symbols, aesthetics, and texts. Mostly, it's straight-up monarchical and Nazi messages.
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1/ Apropos of nothing in particular, I was reflecting on monarchs that have been labelled as mad in the history books. A short 🧵
January 17, 2026 at 10:51 PM
1/ Apropos of nothing in particular, I was reflecting on monarchs that have been labelled as mad in the history books. A short 🧵
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I spoke to the Secretary-General of NATO, Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer, Friedrich Merz and Giorgia Meloni.
Together we stand firm in our commitment to uphold the sovereignty of Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark.
Together we stand firm in our commitment to uphold the sovereignty of Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark.
January 18, 2026 at 9:04 PM
I spoke to the Secretary-General of NATO, Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer, Friedrich Merz and Giorgia Meloni.
Together we stand firm in our commitment to uphold the sovereignty of Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark.
Together we stand firm in our commitment to uphold the sovereignty of Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark.
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More than half the US was acquired through purchases including the USVI which they bought from Denmark. But that actually undermines Trump's claims, because in the 1917 Treaty of the Danish West Indies the USA ruled out any claims to Greenland. More here👇 open.substack.com/pub/arthursn...
When Denmark sells an island
Trump might think that buying a country is normal
open.substack.com
January 19, 2026 at 8:20 PM
More than half the US was acquired through purchases including the USVI which they bought from Denmark. But that actually undermines Trump's claims, because in the 1917 Treaty of the Danish West Indies the USA ruled out any claims to Greenland. More here👇 open.substack.com/pub/arthursn...
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BREAKING: The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, just delivered the strongest rebuke of Donald Trump we’ve seen yet regarding Greenland. Wow.
January 19, 2026 at 9:52 PM
BREAKING: The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, just delivered the strongest rebuke of Donald Trump we’ve seen yet regarding Greenland. Wow.