Kristen Thomasen
@kristenthomasen.bsky.social
Law things, robots, space, privacy || habitual misAInthrope || feministing || #HamOnt kid in Windsor || she/her ||
(Profile pic from community art-making project in #YQG graffiti alley)
(Profile pic from community art-making project in #YQG graffiti alley)
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Two pages apart in the @thestar.com : 9 year old killed by driver of SUV jumping curb, and Ontario bans speed cameras. Yes they are related, because Doug Ford inculcates a culture that the world is made for drivers, but kids and cyclists? Too bad.
November 14, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Two pages apart in the @thestar.com : 9 year old killed by driver of SUV jumping curb, and Ontario bans speed cameras. Yes they are related, because Doug Ford inculcates a culture that the world is made for drivers, but kids and cyclists? Too bad.
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The City of Vancouver’s new budget proposed major cuts to its Climate & Sustainability department. The CCJ co-directors, @carolmliao.bsky.social and @naomiaklein.bsky.social, wrote an op-ed in Canada's National Observer expressing their criticism of the budget proposal.
Read more: shorturl.at/9uSLl
Read more: shorturl.at/9uSLl
November 13, 2025 at 11:55 PM
The City of Vancouver’s new budget proposed major cuts to its Climate & Sustainability department. The CCJ co-directors, @carolmliao.bsky.social and @naomiaklein.bsky.social, wrote an op-ed in Canada's National Observer expressing their criticism of the budget proposal.
Read more: shorturl.at/9uSLl
Read more: shorturl.at/9uSLl
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"How I use Signal (and Why)"
librarian.aedileworks.com/2025/11/11/h...
This blog post is part of a larger series that might be of interest: librarian.aedileworks.com/tag/howandwhy/
librarian.aedileworks.com/2025/11/11/h...
This blog post is part of a larger series that might be of interest: librarian.aedileworks.com/tag/howandwhy/
How I use Signal (and Why)
This blog post will go into why I use Signal as my personal messaging app of choice and to point out its features in hopes that it might convince you to use Signal as well.
librarian.aedileworks.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:54 PM
"How I use Signal (and Why)"
librarian.aedileworks.com/2025/11/11/h...
This blog post is part of a larger series that might be of interest: librarian.aedileworks.com/tag/howandwhy/
librarian.aedileworks.com/2025/11/11/h...
This blog post is part of a larger series that might be of interest: librarian.aedileworks.com/tag/howandwhy/
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okay, now let's hear from people who don't have millions of dollars in tech company stocks still vesting
November 6, 2025 at 5:27 PM
okay, now let's hear from people who don't have millions of dollars in tech company stocks still vesting
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So many harms have already emerged from reckless and oppressive uses of AI, with such wide-ranging & far-reaching consequences, to so many groups of people, that it seems almost impossible to document them all. But we tried, in this open letter to Minister Solomon: bccla.org/policy-submi... (1/x)
OPEN LETTER to the Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation from civil society organizations and individuals opposing "National Sprint" consultation on AI strategy - BC Civil Liberti...
The Honourable Mélanie JolyMinister of IndustryHouse of CommonsOttawa, OntarioK1A 0A6 The Honourable Evan SolomonMinister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital InnovationHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontar...
bccla.org
November 5, 2025 at 5:25 PM
So many harms have already emerged from reckless and oppressive uses of AI, with such wide-ranging & far-reaching consequences, to so many groups of people, that it seems almost impossible to document them all. But we tried, in this open letter to Minister Solomon: bccla.org/policy-submi... (1/x)
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“What keeps us going, ultimately, is our love for each other, and our refusal to bow our heads, to accept the verdict, however all-powerful it seems. It’s what ordinary people have to do. You have to love each other. You have to defend each other. You have to fight.” —Mike Davis
November 5, 2025 at 3:50 AM
“What keeps us going, ultimately, is our love for each other, and our refusal to bow our heads, to accept the verdict, however all-powerful it seems. It’s what ordinary people have to do. You have to love each other. You have to defend each other. You have to fight.” —Mike Davis
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Mary Sheffield will become the first woman elected mayor of Detroit, CNN projects. Follow live updates. https://cnn.it/4oRiL7z
November 5, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Mary Sheffield will become the first woman elected mayor of Detroit, CNN projects. Follow live updates. https://cnn.it/4oRiL7z
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get ready, europe: canada is coming to eurovision! lmao
November 4, 2025 at 11:29 PM
get ready, europe: canada is coming to eurovision! lmao
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Robert Munsch has donated his personal archives of stories and materials to the Guelph Public Library.
This is wonderful for such a valuable archive to be given to a public municipal library.
www.guelphpl.ca/Modules/News...
This is wonderful for such a valuable archive to be given to a public municipal library.
www.guelphpl.ca/Modules/News...
Robert Munsch donates his archives to Guelph Public Library
Robert Munsch donates his archives to Guelph Public Library
www.guelphpl.ca
November 4, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Robert Munsch has donated his personal archives of stories and materials to the Guelph Public Library.
This is wonderful for such a valuable archive to be given to a public municipal library.
www.guelphpl.ca/Modules/News...
This is wonderful for such a valuable archive to be given to a public municipal library.
www.guelphpl.ca/Modules/News...
Tired: Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau are dating
Wired: Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau and Diplo are dating ??
Wired: Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau and Diplo are dating ??
November 4, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Tired: Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau are dating
Wired: Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau and Diplo are dating ??
Wired: Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau and Diplo are dating ??
I’m quoted in 3 important media stories from last week. All different but share a common theme: how do we push back against surveillance that is undermining dignity, relationships, the possibilities of collective liberation? Not exactly CBCs framing but it’s a noticeable trend in public discussions:
November 3, 2025 at 11:21 PM
I’m quoted in 3 important media stories from last week. All different but share a common theme: how do we push back against surveillance that is undermining dignity, relationships, the possibilities of collective liberation? Not exactly CBCs framing but it’s a noticeable trend in public discussions:
I was quick to sign onto this open letter from a wide range of organizations and experts calling on Canada to rethink its 'move fast and break things' approach to AI governance.
It’s ever more urgent that governments move away from the industry-first/only approach to AI.
bccla.org/policy-submi...
It’s ever more urgent that governments move away from the industry-first/only approach to AI.
bccla.org/policy-submi...
OPEN LETTER to the Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation from civil society organizations and individuals opposing "National Sprint" consultation on AI strategy - BC Civil Liberti...
The Honourable Mélanie JolyMinister of IndustryHouse of CommonsOttawa, OntarioK1A 0A6 The Honourable Evan SolomonMinister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital InnovationHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontar...
bccla.org
November 3, 2025 at 9:20 PM
I was quick to sign onto this open letter from a wide range of organizations and experts calling on Canada to rethink its 'move fast and break things' approach to AI governance.
It’s ever more urgent that governments move away from the industry-first/only approach to AI.
bccla.org/policy-submi...
It’s ever more urgent that governments move away from the industry-first/only approach to AI.
bccla.org/policy-submi...
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Someone give Lex $2 million so they can launch a politics version of Teen Vogue. Do it now. No strings attached.
November 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Someone give Lex $2 million so they can launch a politics version of Teen Vogue. Do it now. No strings attached.
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November 2nd baseball!
November 2, 2025 at 4:01 AM
November 2nd baseball!
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as a bird artist, in honor of tonight’s game i have attempted to draw the gorgeous blue jay as accurately as possible. as always please let me know if you have any constructive criticism
October 31, 2025 at 5:56 PM
as a bird artist, in honor of tonight’s game i have attempted to draw the gorgeous blue jay as accurately as possible. as always please let me know if you have any constructive criticism
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In the immortal words of Hannah Einbinder: GO BIRDS🐦! F*ck Ice! Free Palestine!
#Breaking: Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette on the roster for the World Series
Blue Jays vs. Dodgers World Series Game 1: Bo Bichette on roster; Trey Yesavage to start for Toronto as Shohei Ohtani comes to town
The Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers are competing for a World Series title. Follow our live blog for everything you need to know.
www.thestar.com
October 24, 2025 at 8:55 PM
In the immortal words of Hannah Einbinder: GO BIRDS🐦! F*ck Ice! Free Palestine!
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Approximately 460 patients and their companions were killed in a horrific massacre at a hospital in el-Fasher, Sudan, on Tuesday, the UN reports, amid a takeover of the North Darfur capital by Rapid Security Forces this week.
460 Killed in Horrific Massacre in Sudan Hospital, WHO Says, Amid RSF Takeover
RSF forces stormed the hospital and killed everyone inside, Sudan Doctors Network said.
truthout.org
October 29, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Approximately 460 patients and their companions were killed in a horrific massacre at a hospital in el-Fasher, Sudan, on Tuesday, the UN reports, amid a takeover of the North Darfur capital by Rapid Security Forces this week.
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I meant it!
“We should have banned government use of face recognition when we had the chance because it is dangerous, invasive, and an inherent threat to civil liberties,” EFF’s @MGuariglia.bsky.social told @404Media.co. www.404media.co/ice-and-cbp...
ICE and CBP Agents Are Scanning Peoples’ Faces on the Street To Verify Citizenship
Videos on social media show officers from ICE and CBP using facial recognition technology on people in the field. One expert described the practice as “pure dystopian creep.”
www.404media.co
October 29, 2025 at 8:04 PM
I meant it!
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Artists behind some of the most popular films of all time are also forging one of the most powerful organized resistances to AI.
With solidarity, class action lawsuits and strong legislation, they're fighting to protect their livelihoods, and pop culture, from big tech.
My latest:
With solidarity, class action lawsuits and strong legislation, they're fighting to protect their livelihoods, and pop culture, from big tech.
My latest:
How artists behind Marvel, Alien, and the Matrix movies are fighting AI
With solidarity, legislation, class action lawsuits, and a little help from Guillermo del Toro. Plus, the Luddite Renaissance continues, and I open the mailbag.
www.bloodinthemachine.com
October 29, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Artists behind some of the most popular films of all time are also forging one of the most powerful organized resistances to AI.
With solidarity, class action lawsuits and strong legislation, they're fighting to protect their livelihoods, and pop culture, from big tech.
My latest:
With solidarity, class action lawsuits and strong legislation, they're fighting to protect their livelihoods, and pop culture, from big tech.
My latest:
Hard agree with @hypervisible.blacksky.app
But I don’t think it’s a problem that privacy laws cannot keep up. Colonial privacy laws are just doing what they were meant to do: protect property and the people law envisions as its owners.
Technology is moving into the gaps that were always there.
But I don’t think it’s a problem that privacy laws cannot keep up. Colonial privacy laws are just doing what they were meant to do: protect property and the people law envisions as its owners.
Technology is moving into the gaps that were always there.
“I think they are a profoundly antisocial technology that should be rejected in every way possible,” said Gilliard. “Their
very existence is toxic to the social fabric.” @hypervisible.blacksky.app
www.theverge.com/tech/807834/...
very existence is toxic to the social fabric.” @hypervisible.blacksky.app
www.theverge.com/tech/807834/...
Privacy laws can’t keep up with ‘luxury surveillance’
“It’s not clear to me that a small red light would be sufficient notification in some states for someone to consent to being recorded.”
www.theverge.com
October 29, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Hard agree with @hypervisible.blacksky.app
But I don’t think it’s a problem that privacy laws cannot keep up. Colonial privacy laws are just doing what they were meant to do: protect property and the people law envisions as its owners.
Technology is moving into the gaps that were always there.
But I don’t think it’s a problem that privacy laws cannot keep up. Colonial privacy laws are just doing what they were meant to do: protect property and the people law envisions as its owners.
Technology is moving into the gaps that were always there.
After 11 innings, MLB teams should be required to bench their highest paid player. After 16 innings, second highest. And so on.
October 28, 2025 at 7:24 PM
After 11 innings, MLB teams should be required to bench their highest paid player. After 16 innings, second highest. And so on.
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Nobody wanted this kind of sky. At least no one who, you know, likes the world.
You might’ve heard the news: SpaceX just passed 10,000 Starlink satellites launched. And that number is already old news, as there’s now a new Starlink batch launched every other day. Here’s what that looks like in a short animation of Comet A6 Lemmon courtesy of Michael Jaeger:
October 28, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Nobody wanted this kind of sky. At least no one who, you know, likes the world.
The US will soon require entry & exit photos of all Canadians crossing the border for biometric analysis.
To me the exit photo in particular signals more widespread & indiscriminate biometric surveillance of *all* people in the US to use this database.
CBC story here: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-....
To me the exit photo in particular signals more widespread & indiscriminate biometric surveillance of *all* people in the US to use this database.
CBC story here: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-....
© CBC/Radio-Canada 2025. All rights reserved.
www.cbc.ca
October 28, 2025 at 5:35 PM
The US will soon require entry & exit photos of all Canadians crossing the border for biometric analysis.
To me the exit photo in particular signals more widespread & indiscriminate biometric surveillance of *all* people in the US to use this database.
CBC story here: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-....
To me the exit photo in particular signals more widespread & indiscriminate biometric surveillance of *all* people in the US to use this database.
CBC story here: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-....