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Daniel Thorp @danielthorp.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Even when a platform’s broader direction is frustrating, open-sourcing meaningful parts of recommender-system code is worth encouraging. More platforms should be expected to show how ranking systems actually work, not just describe them in broad terms. github.com/xai-org/x-al...

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GitHub - xai-org/x-algorithm: Algorithm powering the For You feed on X

Algorithm powering the For You feed on X. Contribute to xai-org/x-algorithm development by creating an account on GitHub.

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Daniel Thorp @danielthorp.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

I wrote a reflection on the SCC hearing in Facebook v Privacy Commissioner of Canada. To me, the case is really about whether privacy law’s usual consent model still works in networked digital environments. open.substack.com/pub/arcanist...

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At the Supreme Court for Facebook, Inc. v. Privacy Commissioner of Canada

What this case reveals about the limits of consent in privacy law

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Daniel Thorp @danielthorp.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Effective Accelerationism has entered the White House. In his latest move in the culture war and race against China for superintelligence, Trump's new Executive Order attempts to nullify AI safety regulation, bulldozing state sovereignty in the process. open.substack.com/pub/arcanist...

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Effective Accelerationism Has Joined the Culture War

Trump's Executive Order to Block States from Regulating Artificial Intelligence

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Reposted by Daniel Thorp

Strong Towns Ottawa @strongtownsottawa.ca · 04/11/2025

We're part of a group of organizations taking part in a rally this Friday, 8:30 am, against Lansdowne 2.0. If you're against the cuts to affordable housing, the lack of public transit improvements, the huge amount of debt that will be taken on and reduce spending for other priorities, join us!

A poster promoting the rally against Lansdowne 2.0 occuring this Friday, November 7th, 2025, at 8:30am in front of City Hall (Marion Dewar Plaza). Multiple organizations have their logos included at the bottom, from left to right : Horizon Ottawa, Better Ottawa, Reimagine Ottawa, Strong Towns Ottawa, and Free Transit Ottawa

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