Chris Middleton
@thechrismiddleton.bsky.social
Tech journalist, author, and editor – robotics, AI, autonomy, space technology. Also musician, band leader, and photographer. Brighton, UK.
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Hello big blue sky. I'm a new arrival from the disintegrating hell hole that reeks of lonely musk. I bring insights on AI, robotics, tech ethics, policy, space tech, and more. Occasional posts about music, cinema, and culture. And a dash of grumpy surrealism if I'm out of coffee.
The horrifying reality of X today. Just a hate domain run by a cryptofascist. Look at this: a story in two images.
January 9, 2025 at 11:55 PM
The horrifying reality of X today. Just a hate domain run by a cryptofascist. Look at this: a story in two images.
For the final time, NOT the Chris Middleton with the Starmer #winterfuelallowance song. Please stop phoning and texting me. Thanks. But you are very welcome to check out my band Space Angel. xx
December 20, 2024 at 2:05 PM
For the final time, NOT the Chris Middleton with the Starmer #winterfuelallowance song. Please stop phoning and texting me. Thanks. But you are very welcome to check out my band Space Angel. xx
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he's posting at 3am about annexing Canada but ok
December 19, 2024 at 12:39 AM
he's posting at 3am about annexing Canada but ok
Many critics believe that if students use AI systems, like ChatGPT, at university, college, or in school, they are simply cheating. The truth is rather different – and certainly more nuanced and interesting. What are the issues? diginomica.com/ai-education...
AI in education – don’t treat students as cheats for using ChatGPT, says conference
Lazy students are just handing in work generated by AIs, say critics. But is it as simple as that? And even if they are, why? The truth is more complex and...
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December 17, 2024 at 12:24 PM
Many critics believe that if students use AI systems, like ChatGPT, at university, college, or in school, they are simply cheating. The truth is rather different – and certainly more nuanced and interesting. What are the issues? diginomica.com/ai-education...
Not wishing to sound like a grumpy old git – though I am old and rather grumpy – but the self-service machines were out at the Post Office yesterday, so the face-to-face desks were staffed. And guess what? The very long queue vanished in five minutes, as people got served more quickly. Simple.
December 14, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Not wishing to sound like a grumpy old git – though I am old and rather grumpy – but the self-service machines were out at the Post Office yesterday, so the face-to-face desks were staffed. And guess what? The very long queue vanished in five minutes, as people got served more quickly. Simple.
Sharing some photography over the next few days. Brighton seafront by moonlight, taken earlier in the year.
December 11, 2024 at 6:39 AM
Sharing some photography over the next few days. Brighton seafront by moonlight, taken earlier in the year.
Can I just, for the record, state that although I do make music from time to time, I am NOT the Chris Middleton who has released a parody song about Labour and been interviewed on GB News about it. He's an asshole. Thanks.
December 10, 2024 at 5:24 PM
Can I just, for the record, state that although I do make music from time to time, I am NOT the Chris Middleton who has released a parody song about Labour and been interviewed on GB News about it. He's an asshole. Thanks.
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A reminder that around 90% of startups fail
December 9, 2024 at 8:34 AM
A reminder that around 90% of startups fail
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This is depressing. PM appears to rule out youth mobility scheme with EU on ground “freedom of movement is a red line.” That makes no sense. It falls far short of “free movement” because it only allows individuals to come for a limited period & does not allow them to settle in UK or EU member state
Oh come on Labour - so depressing to hear Pat McFadden say UK has no plans for a youth mobility scheme with the EU. We have schemes with NZ, Australia, Canada, Japan, Iceland, Uruguay & more - only reason not to have one with EU is fear of right wing press. Such cowardice @bbclaurak.bsky.social
December 2, 2024 at 8:14 AM
This is depressing. PM appears to rule out youth mobility scheme with EU on ground “freedom of movement is a red line.” That makes no sense. It falls far short of “free movement” because it only allows individuals to come for a limited period & does not allow them to settle in UK or EU member state
The UK is great at hothousing entrepreneurs and innovative start-ups in #AI and other sectors. But terrible at growing them beyond their early stages. Why? The second of two reports from me on the political, venture capital, and other growth challenges. diginomica.com/scaling-ai-s...
Scaling up AI start-ups – how can regulators and investors do better? Some lessons from the UK
In our second report on the challenges of scaling up AI, we look at some big ideas from the UK that have wider relevance. Plus, the startling claim that all start-ups need is nuclear power and your pe...
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December 2, 2024 at 11:21 AM
The UK is great at hothousing entrepreneurs and innovative start-ups in #AI and other sectors. But terrible at growing them beyond their early stages. Why? The second of two reports from me on the political, venture capital, and other growth challenges. diginomica.com/scaling-ai-s...
In the age of #AI, the future of #news – and #journalism itself – is a "desert". That's the view of the House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee – which has interviewed stakeholders on all sides. So, who's right? Welcome to an ethical hurricane. diginomica.com/ai-and-media...
AI and the media – the future of news could be a ‘desert’, warns UK House of Lords
A comprehensive report on AI’s influence on news media lands with a thump – after hearing evidence from all sides. What are its findings?
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November 28, 2024 at 12:41 PM
In the age of #AI, the future of #news – and #journalism itself – is a "desert". That's the view of the House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee – which has interviewed stakeholders on all sides. So, who's right? Welcome to an ethical hurricane. diginomica.com/ai-and-media...
I see Brighton's i360 has gone bust, owing the local public £50 million. Who would have thought that an enormously tall, complex engineering structure that could only be occupied by small numbers of people at a time might be a financial catastrophe? The vanity project of former Cncllr Kitcat, ofc.
November 27, 2024 at 11:18 AM
I see Brighton's i360 has gone bust, owing the local public £50 million. Who would have thought that an enormously tall, complex engineering structure that could only be occupied by small numbers of people at a time might be a financial catastrophe? The vanity project of former Cncllr Kitcat, ofc.
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Several British police forces have largely withdrawn from Elon Musk’s X social media platform as concerns over its role in promoting violence and extreme content persist, a Reuters survey of forces’ social media output showed
www.businesslive.co.za/bd/world/eur...
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UK police forces quietly withdraw from X platform amid content concerns
Musk’s social media platform X-communicated amid accusations of promoting violence and spreading disinformation
www.businesslive.co.za
November 26, 2024 at 2:28 PM
Several British police forces have largely withdrawn from Elon Musk’s X social media platform as concerns over its role in promoting violence and extreme content persist, a Reuters survey of forces’ social media output showed
www.businesslive.co.za/bd/world/eur...
www.businesslive.co.za/bd/world/eur...
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Truth behind GE petition as identities behind signatures debunked
Thousands of those who have signed aren't even living in the UK. In fact the petition has been signed by people based across a whopping 184 countries. Numbers soared after Musk shamelessly shared it
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Thousands of those who have signed aren't even living in the UK. In fact the petition has been signed by people based across a whopping 184 countries. Numbers soared after Musk shamelessly shared it
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Truth behind general election petition as identities behind signatures debunked
A petition calling for a general election has been signed by people based across a whopping 184 countries, from the British Antarctic Territory to China to the United Arab Emirates
www.mirror.co.uk
November 26, 2024 at 11:56 AM
Truth behind GE petition as identities behind signatures debunked
Thousands of those who have signed aren't even living in the UK. In fact the petition has been signed by people based across a whopping 184 countries. Numbers soared after Musk shamelessly shared it
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Thousands of those who have signed aren't even living in the UK. In fact the petition has been signed by people based across a whopping 184 countries. Numbers soared after Musk shamelessly shared it
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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We recently shared Bluesky’s stance on user data and AI training, which has not changed. Bluesky will not train generative AI on user data. bsky.app/profile/bsky...
November 27, 2024 at 1:58 AM
We recently shared Bluesky’s stance on user data and AI training, which has not changed. Bluesky will not train generative AI on user data. bsky.app/profile/bsky...
Is there a term for that feeling you get when the one item you really wanted from your supermarket delivery is unavailable, but all the other stuff you ordered to make delivery worthwhile turns up? Middle class, I suppose. Anyway: DAMN.
November 26, 2024 at 10:45 AM
Is there a term for that feeling you get when the one item you really wanted from your supermarket delivery is unavailable, but all the other stuff you ordered to make delivery worthwhile turns up? Middle class, I suppose. Anyway: DAMN.
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The third in a series of hype-busting reports from me on AI in healthcare. How can carers understand and use the technology in the best ways, and not just believe the sales messages and marcomms? diginomica.com/ai-healthcar...
AI in healthcare – how to support a workforce of health experts but tech novices?
Even skilled workers may be AI newbies. As organizations rush to adopt the technology, what lessons can the NHS learn – or teach us?
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November 22, 2024 at 4:51 PM
The third in a series of hype-busting reports from me on AI in healthcare. How can carers understand and use the technology in the best ways, and not just believe the sales messages and marcomms? diginomica.com/ai-healthcar...
Morning, big bluesky.
November 22, 2024 at 8:22 AM
Morning, big bluesky.
The core point of autonomous, self-driving, AND driver-assistance vehicles is – so motor companies' CEOs tell us – road safety and keeping humans safe. Yet it seems that Teslas are the most dangerous cars on US roads.
November 22, 2024 at 8:19 AM
The core point of autonomous, self-driving, AND driver-assistance vehicles is – so motor companies' CEOs tell us – road safety and keeping humans safe. Yet it seems that Teslas are the most dangerous cars on US roads.
First-world problems. WHY does Apple's Pages app now put in a hard carriage return when you apply a soft one? HOW IS THAT PROGRESS. Thanks.
November 22, 2024 at 8:16 AM
First-world problems. WHY does Apple's Pages app now put in a hard carriage return when you apply a soft one? HOW IS THAT PROGRESS. Thanks.
Second of a series of four reports this week from me on AI in healthcare – the pros, cons, and regulatory issues. diginomica.com/ai-healthcar...
AI in healthcare – why standards, commonsense, and education are essential
In a hype-driven world where tech bros have the ear of Presidents, insiders explain why standards and commonsense are now more important, not less. In healthcare more than any other sector.
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November 21, 2024 at 8:39 PM
Second of a series of four reports this week from me on AI in healthcare – the pros, cons, and regulatory issues. diginomica.com/ai-healthcar...
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AI in healthcare - why regulation equals freedom, not barriers. With bold claims having been made for the use of AI in healthcare, @thechrismiddleton.bsky.social weighs up the challenges that lie in the road towards the promise of a healthier future: bit.ly/3ZbAz3j
AI in healthcare - why regulation equals freedom, not barriers
A UK policy conference heard a clarion call for clarity and recognizing shared interests – from a regulator at the interface of health tech and patient safety.
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November 21, 2024 at 11:30 AM
AI in healthcare - why regulation equals freedom, not barriers. With bold claims having been made for the use of AI in healthcare, @thechrismiddleton.bsky.social weighs up the challenges that lie in the road towards the promise of a healthier future: bit.ly/3ZbAz3j
In other news, here's the ever-changing view from my window. For fellow new Blue Skyers. #photography #brighton #landscapes
November 18, 2024 at 9:23 AM
In other news, here's the ever-changing view from my window. For fellow new Blue Skyers. #photography #brighton #landscapes