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Ah ha! — So X Money is really about harvesting your transaction data to personalize the ads X shows you... #DeadTwitter

A screenshot of an email from X, displayed in an email app on a computer. The message states that starting November 1, 2026, X Money activity will be used to personalize ads on X, and that this sharing is optional and can be turned off in Money Settings. It includes a link to review the X Money Privacy Policy, App Store and Google Play download buttons, and X Corp's Palo Alto, California address at the bottom.

Chris Messina @chrismessina.me · 07/10/2026

SMH @caseynewton.bsky.social 😪 (but also have been contemplating the same thing since, in terms of politics and policy relating to AI, X is still where the most impactful circle jerks are happening. 🤡) www.platformer.news/does-intelli...

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Chris Messina @chrismessina.me · 02/10/2026

Hosting a deep drive conversation on multi-player AI next week during #SFTechWeek featuring @swyx.io and Tanmai Gopal! Wednesday, October 7 at 12–2pm PT in San Francisco RSVP here: partiful.com/e/s7FqDReAeU...

A vertical Tech SF Week event poster on a black background with glowing multicolored vertical bars and a thin gold frame. The headline reads “MULTIPLAYER AI AT WORK,” with the subtitle “Shared Context, Team Workflows, and the Future of Collaboration.” It is presented by promptql. Along the bottom are portraits and names of the speakers: Tanmai Gopal, co-founder and CEO at promptql; Chris Messina, inventor of the hashtag; and swyx, AI engineer.

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Chris Messina @chrismessina.me · 01/10/2026

#SFTechWeek is starting early...! I'll be on a panel tonight in SF on GTM in the AI era... 🤖🤖🤖 Come by: luma.com/catalyst-r22p

A square promotional graphic for “Go-To Market in the AI Era.” The background blends deep blue with glowing orange and purple gradients. On the left, large white text reads “Chris Messina,” followed by “General Partner @ Ride Home Fund.” On the right is a portrait of Chris Messina, wearing glasses, a black leather jacket, and a patterned shirt. A rounded banner across the bottom displays the logos and names of CatalystBay, Brex, ascalex, and ontop.

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Chris Messina @chrismessina.me · 30/09/2026

For an inside look into the mind of the Trump Administration: 1. Go to america.gov 2. type “hello” 3. type “play Minecraft” 4. watch the agent’s reality implode 5. ??? 6. PROFIT!

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Chris Messina @chrismessina.me · 19/09/2026

He's also trying to rebrand AI. Ok boomer. 🙄

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Chris Messina @chrismessina.me · 19/09/2026

Trump declares he is "forming the AI Force, much like I did Space Force, which has been a tremendous SUCCESS, in my First Term. To that end, I will be announcing, in the near future, the AI “Czar” — Only High I.Q. individuals need apply!"

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Chris Messina @chrismessina.me · 11/09/2026

Just crossed 100K followers here on Bluesky, surpassing the number I built up on Twitter over 20 years...! 📈

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Chris Messina @chrismessina.me · 20/08/2026

Every program attempts to expand until it can read mail. Those programs which cannot so expand are replaced by ones which can. Including apps for tracking alcohol consumption. 🥴 — Zawinski’s Law, 1995 #ReleaseNotes

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Chris Messina @chrismessina.me · 19/08/2026

Choose your fighter, AI edition: - cheap or free, requires handing over your data for training (Meta) - private and secure, zero data retention (OpenAI)

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Chris Messina @chrismessina.me · 07/08/2026

Apple Messages now confirms whether I want to paste from Threads. Do I want to allow this?

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Chris Messina @chrismessina.me · 26/07/2026

Lol, these lyrics open.spotify.com/track/0GM8QL...

The image features a bold text design against a deep red background. The phrase "Your wife is calling," appears multiple times, with the top and bottom instances in a lighter font, while the central text highlights "extremely cool harmonica/guitar/drum" in a striking white font. The overall layout emphasizes the contrast between the repeated phrase and the central declaration, creating a visually engaging effect.

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Chris Messina @chrismessina.me · 25/07/2026

X Money apparently is rolling out. Taking a page out of PayPal's playbook. This is telling: campaignId=xmoney-early-access-07-24-2026-wave-4 x.com/i/money?from... #NewXMoney

The image displays a promotional pop-up for a financial service called "X Money." The message emphasizes the urgency of not missing out on exclusive access, highlighting benefits such as a 6% annual percentage yield (APY) on account balances and a 3% cashback offer with an associated metal card. There are two buttons at the bottom: one to claim a $25 incentive and another to decline the offer. The background is dark with a subtle design, creating a contrast that makes the text and buttons stand out.

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Chris Messina @chrismessina.me · 13/07/2026

🏆 @osaurus.ai is #2 on Product Hunt — help us tell a new story about AI! One that's free, open source, and local. www.producthunt.com/products/osa...

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Chris Messina @chrismessina.me · 12/07/2026

Look what I found in trumpaccount.com/robots.txt

The image displays a playful ASCII art representation of a robot with large eyes and a speech bubble containing the phrase "Exterminate all humans.txt." Below the robot, there are additional ASCII characters forming its body and arms.

Additionally, the image includes a section labeled "User-agent: *" which outlines directives for web crawlers. The directives specify paths that are allowed and disallowed for crawling, such as allowing access to "/applinks.well-known/" while disallowing access to various paths like "/home/", "/account/", and others. A link to the sitemap is also provided at the end.

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Chris Messina @chrismessina.me · 09/07/2026

Can hardly believe OpenAI just up and replaced the ChatGPT app with Codex. That's a lot of people's cheese to move at once! 🧀

The image shows a close-up of a smartphone screen featuring three application icons in a dock. The first icon on the left appears to represent a spark or burst symbol, possibly indicating a creative or productivity app. The second icon is a blue cloud with a terminal or command line symbol, likely representing a coding or development tool. The third icon is also a blue cloud but includes a question mark, suggesting it may be an app related to assistance or inquiry, such as a chatbot or help tool. Above the icons, there is a label that reads "ChatGPT."

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Chris Messina @chrismessina.me · 21/05/2026

Spotify DJ is coming to podcasts. You’ll be able to ask questions about episodes, etc. #NewSpotify

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Chris Messina @chrismessina.me · 15/05/2026

Hmm, that's a lot of email.

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Chris Messina @chrismessina.me · 13/05/2026

Fuck off Google. I keep removing this from my Login Items, and AGI keeps adding it back.

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Chris Messina @chrismessina.me · 11/05/2026

Found @bmann.ca in my Flickr archive, circa 2005. Love the Flock sticker! Such a bright guy. 😄

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Chris Messina @chrismessina.me · 05/05/2026

Awesome! Rhyzo thanks you!

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Chris Messina @chrismessina.me · 05/05/2026

Google Maps has absurd reach.

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Chris Messina @chrismessina.me · 05/05/2026

The only way to drink gin is eight at a time

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Chris Messina @chrismessina.me · 30/04/2026

Found this random PDF from 2013 and if by golly we aren't still talking about the same damn things these days www.networkcultures.org/_uploads/%23...

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Chris Messina @chrismessina.me · 29/04/2026

A tale of two cities: $GOOG vs $META

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Chris Messina @chrismessina.me · 29/04/2026

Rolling into the Elon vs Altman trial like

The image depicts a protest scene outside a building. A man stands in the foreground, holding a cardboard sign that reads, "MY AI PSYCHOSIS RECOGNIZES THE AI PSYCHO IN YOU." He has short, styled hair, glasses, and is wearing a black t-shirt with the same phrase prominently displayed. He has a cigarette in his mouth and appears to be addressing a crowd. In the background, two men in suits are visible, one of whom has a serious expression. Several photographers are capturing the moment, and there are police officers visible in the background. The setting suggests a significant event related to artificial intelligence, likely drawing attention from both the media and the public.

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Chris Messina @chrismessina.me · 28/04/2026

Did Tesla lose a lawsuit? Autopilot Naming Update This change only updates the name of certain features and text in your vehicle, and does not change the way your features behave. • Navigate on Autopilot has been renamed to Navigate on Autosteer • FSD Computer has been renamed to Al Computer.

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Chris Messina @chrismessina.me · 25/04/2026

Even the in-flight entertainment console wants to age gate and authenticate me

The image displays a digital screen prompting users to verify their date of birth for sign-in. The background is a solid blue, with clear instructions at the top stating, "Please verify your date of birth to sign in." Below this, there are two dropdown menus labeled "Month" and "Day," along with a prominent "Verify" button. To the right, there is an additional section titled "Verify using your personal device," which includes a QR code and an illustration of a hand holding a device. The text advises users to set their devices to airplane mode and connect to the Unitedwifi network, providing a link for further instructions. At the bottom, options for "Show my name" and "Privacy policy" are visible. The overall design is user-friendly, focusing on guiding users through the sign-in process.

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Chris Messina @chrismessina.me · 24/04/2026

New presidential portrait just dropped

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Chris Messina @chrismessina.me · 19/04/2026

He might be a dumbass, and he clearly has no idea what ibogaine is or what the experience is like, or the mechanisms of its effectiveness, but honestly — if he did do it, he'd probably find God and become less of a douchenozzle...

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Chris Messina @chrismessina.me · 19/04/2026

Oh LOL I didn’t realize there was audio! I was referring to this

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Chris Messina @chrismessina.me · 18/04/2026

Made two new friends. 🥭 Now to figure out what to do with them. 🙂

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Chris Messina @chrismessina.me · 17/04/2026

These are cool! But the link to the download (in the text "Click Here to download the wallpapers.") is a 404.

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Chris Messina @chrismessina.me · 08/04/2026

Meta AI has a #NewAppIcon to coincide with the Muse Spark launch.

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Chris Messina @chrismessina.me · 08/04/2026

I just opened Amazon Haul for the first time ever, ama

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Chris Messina @chrismessina.me · 07/04/2026

Props to the Granola team on having excellent Series C swag. go.granola.ai/chris

The image shows an open box containing a granola spoon, designed and made in the UK by David Mellor. The interior of the box features a bright green background with the phrase "The details matter" printed prominently. A card with the message "Thank you for being here" is also included, adding a personal touch. The spoon itself has a sleek, polished metallic finish and is positioned on the green card that highlights its purpose. In the background, there are various office items, including a laptop, a notebook, and a utility knife, suggesting a workspace environment.

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Chris Messina @chrismessina.me · 04/04/2026

Let’s help Mike defeat Google! Revenge of the little guys! Your support only counts today — so don’t wait!

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Chris Messina @chrismessina.me · 04/04/2026

Looks like a new iMessage option in macOS 26.4 to "Delete and Stop" unknown text messages, in addition to Delete and Report Spam.

This image shows a warning dialog box on a mobile device. The message instructs the user to report the conversation as spam by sending it to their carrier and Apple from their phone number. There are four options below: a pink "Delete" button, a pink "Delete and Report Spam" button, a pink "Delete and Stop" button, and a gray "Cancel" button. The overall design is simple, with rounded buttons and a light background.

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Chris Messina @chrismessina.me · 03/04/2026

Just a temporary price spike he says (prices in Berkeley, CA)

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Chris Messina @chrismessina.me · 31/03/2026

Before #AtmosphereConf and after (true story!) (Purple cauliflower from my garden) #ShedFriends

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Chris Messina @chrismessina.me · 30/03/2026

USB-C on my United flight. Nature is healing. 😌

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Chris Messina @chrismessina.me · 30/03/2026

Nemesis was the right place for brunch before departing Vancouver. ☕️ So long! 👋🏻 #AtmosphereConf

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Chris Messina @chrismessina.me · 30/03/2026

Here’s Gemini’s recreation of his slide:

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Chris Messina @chrismessina.me · 30/03/2026

Dope! @timburks.me just demoed TestFlight, but on ATProto, no Apple ID required. He manages his app testers simply by following their accounts from the app’s ATProto handle. Only those followed accounts can sign in to the apps he’s building! 🤯 #AtmosphereConf

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