SPai
@sanjeevpai.bsky.social
As someone affiliated to all and none, trying to find a place to belong.
Enjoying my Bluesky bubble.
Enjoying my Bluesky bubble.
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@sanjeevpai.bsky.social
· Dec 3
The list of top 100 most followed accounts here is either political accounts or celebrities who post a lot about US politics.
Given Bluesky's labelers and blocklists, I am not following a single one of them here. Get enough of that on other media.
Thankful for this feature.
Given Bluesky's labelers and blocklists, I am not following a single one of them here. Get enough of that on other media.
Thankful for this feature.
Here is a simple test to determine if one is a free thinker or a partisan - Name at least one policy that you support that could harm or even hurt you but would be good for the country or the world.
It is a simple but accurate test.
It is a simple but accurate test.
September 21, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Here is a simple test to determine if one is a free thinker or a partisan - Name at least one policy that you support that could harm or even hurt you but would be good for the country or the world.
It is a simple but accurate test.
It is a simple but accurate test.
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So, @elsevierconnect.bsky.social added an AI question and answer to my article in Computer & Education.
The answers are wrong!
They did not ask permission!
The answers are WRONG!
How is this science?!
The answers are wrong!
They did not ask permission!
The answers are WRONG!
How is this science?!
April 1, 2025 at 3:02 PM
So, @elsevierconnect.bsky.social added an AI question and answer to my article in Computer & Education.
The answers are wrong!
They did not ask permission!
The answers are WRONG!
How is this science?!
The answers are wrong!
They did not ask permission!
The answers are WRONG!
How is this science?!
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This is a monumental day for the future of the open web, though it might not be obvious for a while. Mastodon matures its governance model with a great, solid non-profit blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/01/the-... and a coalition of independents push to open up Bluesky's AT Protocol: freeourfeeds.com
The people should own the town square
It is more important than ever that the social web is not controlled by corporations. Today, Mastodon is taking another step towards its founding ideals: independence and non-profit ownership. We're t...
blog.joinmastodon.org
January 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
This is a monumental day for the future of the open web, though it might not be obvious for a while. Mastodon matures its governance model with a great, solid non-profit blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/01/the-... and a coalition of independents push to open up Bluesky's AT Protocol: freeourfeeds.com
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Folks are mostly missing the forest for the trees re: the recent Meta announcement. Specifically, the focus on the move from fact checking to community notes. There two different changes that are a much bigger deal that have received less focus. 🧵 1/11
January 9, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Folks are mostly missing the forest for the trees re: the recent Meta announcement. Specifically, the focus on the move from fact checking to community notes. There two different changes that are a much bigger deal that have received less focus. 🧵 1/11
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One of the points I made was in reference to “community notes”. Its being pitched as a new form of moderation. But the reality on X is that almost every time, Notes only show up to the people who volunteer to respond.
They aren’t visible to everyone else. So they really don’t have an impact
They aren’t visible to everyone else. So they really don’t have an impact
January 9, 2025 at 12:18 AM
One of the points I made was in reference to “community notes”. Its being pitched as a new form of moderation. But the reality on X is that almost every time, Notes only show up to the people who volunteer to respond.
They aren’t visible to everyone else. So they really don’t have an impact
They aren’t visible to everyone else. So they really don’t have an impact
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The future of AI is whatever makes them the most money.
January 8, 2025 at 5:40 PM
The future of AI is whatever makes them the most money.
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We flagged this new bot network on Bluesky two days ago for inauthentic behaviour. However, it looks like the accounts associated with this new network are still up and running.
Hello @safety.bsky.app, here's a new pro-Russian disinfo bot network on Bluesky, which we're dubbing "Curiosity". It comprises over 300 accounts with identical bio text: "Driven by curiosity and a passion for exploring new ideas and technologies."
public.flourish.studio/visualisatio...
public.flourish.studio/visualisatio...
bsky_bot_accounts - jan 2 2025
A Flourish data visualization by Social Media Lab
public.flourish.studio
January 4, 2025 at 5:55 PM
We flagged this new bot network on Bluesky two days ago for inauthentic behaviour. However, it looks like the accounts associated with this new network are still up and running.
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Looking for a way to erase X from your life like a bad date? You can now delete all your tweets for free with Cyd, a new app from @micahflee.com.
cyd.social/delete-all-y...
cyd.social/delete-all-y...
Delete all your tweets for free with Cyd
Cyd is a new app that helps you claw back control of your data from tech platforms, starting with X.
cyd.social
December 6, 2024 at 12:37 AM
Looking for a way to erase X from your life like a bad date? You can now delete all your tweets for free with Cyd, a new app from @micahflee.com.
cyd.social/delete-all-y...
cyd.social/delete-all-y...
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How is in-class writing not surveillance but process tracking on a document is? They're both forms of observation. With digital observation, you have to be really careful what's done with the data. But it's not fundamentally different, is it?
Exams in the age of ChatGPT, a🧵
(1) For my class on education inequalities, my students answer 5 essay questions in person.
(2) To prevent cheating, I and my TAs walk around as students type their answers.
(3) Students make one-page cheatsheets, which is effective to prep!
(1) For my class on education inequalities, my students answer 5 essay questions in person.
(2) To prevent cheating, I and my TAs walk around as students type their answers.
(3) Students make one-page cheatsheets, which is effective to prep!
December 6, 2024 at 12:31 AM
How is in-class writing not surveillance but process tracking on a document is? They're both forms of observation. With digital observation, you have to be really careful what's done with the data. But it's not fundamentally different, is it?
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Random endorsement of an amazing open-source image editing tool: GIMP.
I have been using it for over 20 years, from my university days organizing events to today for work!
It's cross platform and has so many features. Thanks to the maintainers for this great FOSS program. 👍
www.gimp.org
I have been using it for over 20 years, from my university days organizing events to today for work!
It's cross platform and has so many features. Thanks to the maintainers for this great FOSS program. 👍
www.gimp.org
GIMP
GIMP - The GNU Image Manipulation Program: The Free and Open Source Image Editor
www.gimp.org
December 5, 2024 at 3:01 AM
Random endorsement of an amazing open-source image editing tool: GIMP.
I have been using it for over 20 years, from my university days organizing events to today for work!
It's cross platform and has so many features. Thanks to the maintainers for this great FOSS program. 👍
www.gimp.org
I have been using it for over 20 years, from my university days organizing events to today for work!
It's cross platform and has so many features. Thanks to the maintainers for this great FOSS program. 👍
www.gimp.org
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I used ChatGPT to identify a plumbing problem but the resolution still might need a plumber or purchase of tools.
This is so close to a "I used ChatGPT" to save me 100s of Dollars" story.
Sigh.
This is so close to a "I used ChatGPT" to save me 100s of Dollars" story.
Sigh.
December 3, 2024 at 12:29 AM
I used ChatGPT to identify a plumbing problem but the resolution still might need a plumber or purchase of tools.
This is so close to a "I used ChatGPT" to save me 100s of Dollars" story.
Sigh.
This is so close to a "I used ChatGPT" to save me 100s of Dollars" story.
Sigh.
The list of top 100 most followed accounts here is either political accounts or celebrities who post a lot about US politics.
Given Bluesky's labelers and blocklists, I am not following a single one of them here. Get enough of that on other media.
Thankful for this feature.
Given Bluesky's labelers and blocklists, I am not following a single one of them here. Get enough of that on other media.
Thankful for this feature.
December 3, 2024 at 12:15 AM
The list of top 100 most followed accounts here is either political accounts or celebrities who post a lot about US politics.
Given Bluesky's labelers and blocklists, I am not following a single one of them here. Get enough of that on other media.
Thankful for this feature.
Given Bluesky's labelers and blocklists, I am not following a single one of them here. Get enough of that on other media.
Thankful for this feature.
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🧵 This is a thread of starter packs for ML Researchers in particular.
If a link is broken simply search it on the starter pack directory and I apologize for this but have no control over it.
To see my last thread like this go here:
bsky.app/profile/aisu...
Check comments 🡻
If a link is broken simply search it on the starter pack directory and I apologize for this but have no control over it.
To see my last thread like this go here:
bsky.app/profile/aisu...
Check comments 🡻
December 2, 2024 at 5:22 AM
🧵 This is a thread of starter packs for ML Researchers in particular.
If a link is broken simply search it on the starter pack directory and I apologize for this but have no control over it.
To see my last thread like this go here:
bsky.app/profile/aisu...
Check comments 🡻
If a link is broken simply search it on the starter pack directory and I apologize for this but have no control over it.
To see my last thread like this go here:
bsky.app/profile/aisu...
Check comments 🡻
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I wrote this 28 years ago and I'm told it is still helpful: The Art of Hosting Good Conversations Online
www.rheingold.com/texts/artonl...
www.rheingold.com/texts/artonl...
rheingold's brainstorms: rheingoldian writing
www.rheingold.com
November 30, 2024 at 10:17 PM
I wrote this 28 years ago and I'm told it is still helpful: The Art of Hosting Good Conversations Online
www.rheingold.com/texts/artonl...
www.rheingold.com/texts/artonl...
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Metaphors are similes' more efficient cousins.
November 30, 2024 at 6:31 PM
Metaphors are similes' more efficient cousins.
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A lot of sci-fi is either making sure the shields are up, or trying to get the shields down.
November 30, 2024 at 6:37 PM
A lot of sci-fi is either making sure the shields are up, or trying to get the shields down.
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the little shop tiny desk concert is well worth a watch if you've not seen (still if you have tbh). menken and a fantastic cast.
Little Shop of Horrors: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
YouTube video by NPR Music
www.youtube.com
November 29, 2024 at 3:24 AM
the little shop tiny desk concert is well worth a watch if you've not seen (still if you have tbh). menken and a fantastic cast.
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If you are new to Bluesky and are an AI Enthusiast.
This hand-picked list of AI journalists, writers and experts covers a broad spectrum of insights for you that I highly recommend.
bsky.app/starter-pack...
This hand-picked list of AI journalists, writers and experts covers a broad spectrum of insights for you that I highly recommend.
bsky.app/starter-pack...
November 29, 2024 at 3:52 AM
If you are new to Bluesky and are an AI Enthusiast.
This hand-picked list of AI journalists, writers and experts covers a broad spectrum of insights for you that I highly recommend.
bsky.app/starter-pack...
This hand-picked list of AI journalists, writers and experts covers a broad spectrum of insights for you that I highly recommend.
bsky.app/starter-pack...
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Overleaf now incorporates an AI assistant, as of this morning. It is opt-out, not opt-in.
I have very mixed feelings about this: and by "mixed", I mean ranging from annoyance to anger.
www.overleaf.com/learn/how-to...
I have very mixed feelings about this: and by "mixed", I mean ranging from annoyance to anger.
www.overleaf.com/learn/how-to...
Writefull integration
An online LaTeX editor that’s easy to use. No installation, real-time collaboration, version control, hundreds of LaTeX templates, and more.
www.overleaf.com
November 29, 2024 at 6:49 AM
Overleaf now incorporates an AI assistant, as of this morning. It is opt-out, not opt-in.
I have very mixed feelings about this: and by "mixed", I mean ranging from annoyance to anger.
www.overleaf.com/learn/how-to...
I have very mixed feelings about this: and by "mixed", I mean ranging from annoyance to anger.
www.overleaf.com/learn/how-to...
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Thanksgiving is about more than just stuffing yourself with simple carbs and passing out on the couch in the middle of the afternoon. It’s also about being thankful you didn’t end up in court over turkey reheating instructions.
copyrightlately.com/a-five-cours...
copyrightlately.com/a-five-cours...
A Five-Course Feast of Thanksgiving-Themed Copyright Cases
If you like your turkey with a side of copyright infringement, you've come to the right place.
copyrightlately.com
November 26, 2024 at 6:31 PM
Thanksgiving is about more than just stuffing yourself with simple carbs and passing out on the couch in the middle of the afternoon. It’s also about being thankful you didn’t end up in court over turkey reheating instructions.
copyrightlately.com/a-five-cours...
copyrightlately.com/a-five-cours...
Reposting so folks can find their friends.
I'm here! Please retweet me so I can find my friends!
a man is talking to another man and asking if they just become best friends .
ALT: a man is talking to another man and asking if they just become best friends .
media.tenor.com
November 28, 2024 at 7:05 PM
Reposting so folks can find their friends.
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Niche cricket newsflash. Phil Salt and Michael Pepper, together in the middle.
November 27, 2024 at 2:57 PM
Niche cricket newsflash. Phil Salt and Michael Pepper, together in the middle.