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@diodes.bsky.social
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she/her 👩🏽‍💻 Senior Engineer. Love FE, wanting to dabble in BE and DevOps again. ☕️ Coffee and tea addict 🍸 Bourbon and Wine enjoyer

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Lizzie O'Leary @lizzieohreally.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Outstanding @caseynewton.bsky.social analysis (of course) of the Anthropic/DOD fight. www.platformer.news/anthropic-pe...
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The authoritarian AI crisis has arrived
AI safety researchers have long worried that a government would seek to use AI for domestic surveillance and autonomous killing. The Pentagon’s fight with Anthropic threatens to make it a reality
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Anuj Ahooja @quillmatiq.com · 17/02/2026
Have you read this new blog post? It's on @leaflet.pub. It's literally on @pckt.blog. You can probably find it on @offprint.app. You can read it on @skyreader.app. @greengale.app has it for you. You can @ap.brid.gy it. It's a @standard.site original.
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Faine Greenwood @faineg.com · 08/02/2026
people who say that all creative endeavor can be replaced with AI probably need to reckon with the fact that all televised sports events with human athletes could easily be replicated by high-definition computer-animated simulations….and yet we don’t do this and no one seems to want to.
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Ashley @diodes.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
I saw someone else post this so I thought I’d give it a try. Very sus. I have not written a single line of Clojure in years 🤔
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Meredith Whittaker @meredithmeredith.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
📣 NEW -- In The Economist, discussing the privacy perils of AI agents and what AI companies and operating systems need to do--NOW--to protect Signal and much else! www.economist.com/by-invitatio...
An illustration of me, and the headline: "AI agents are coming for your privacy, warns Meredith Whittaker
The Signal Foundation’s president worries they will also blunt competition and undermine cyber-security"To put it bluntly, the path currently being taken towards agentic AI leads to an elimination of privacy and security at the application layer. It will not be possible for apps like Signal—the messaging app whose foundation I run—to continue to provide strong privacy guarantees, built on robust and openly validated encryption, if device-makers and OS developers insist on puncturing the metaphoric blood-brain barrier between apps and the OS. Feeding your sensitive Signal messages into an undifferentiated data slurry connected to cloud servers in service of their AI-agent aspirations is a dangerous abdication of responsibility.Happily, it’s not too late. There is much that can still be done, particularly when it comes to protecting the sanctity of private data. What’s needed is a fundamental shift in how we approach the development and deployment of AI agents. First, privacy must be the default, and control must remain in the hands of application developers exercising agency on behalf of their users. Developers need the ability to designate applications as “sensitive” and mark them as off-limits to agents, at the OS level and otherwise. This cannot be a convoluted workaround buried in settings; it must be a straightforward, well-documented mechanism (similar to Global Privacy Control) that blocks an agent from accessing our data or taking actions within an app.

Second, radical transparency must be the norm. Vague assurances and marketing-speak are no longer acceptable. OS vendors have an obligation to be clear and precise about their architecture and what data their AI agents are accessing, how it is being used and the measures in place to protect it.
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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
Feeling embarrassed by your past work is not a sign of incompetence. It’s a mark of growth. Regretting your prior decisions doesn't reflect poor judgment. It reveals new insight. Cringing at your old opinions doesn't display ignorance. It demonstrates an open mind.
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Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · 10/05/2025
Donald Trump’s termination of Register of Copyrights, Shira Perlmutter, is a brazen, unprecedented power grab with no legal basis. It's surely no coincidence he acted less than a day after she refused to rubber-stamp Elon Musk’s efforts to mine troves of copyrighted works to train AI models.
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Ashley @diodes.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
I’m addicted to these r/findthesniper type photos 👀
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Maryanne Chisholm 🌊 💙 @maryannechisholm.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
So proud of American Resisters today! #Handsoff
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Fight For A Union @fightforaunion.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
THIS. #HandsOff
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
The American people have risen up and they are PISSED AS HELL. #HandsOff
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Covie @covie93.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Imagine calling yourself the master race and have to resort to erasing the achievements of minorities to make yourself feel better.
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Ashley @diodes.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Fascinating read!
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Ashley @diodes.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
An interesting read on layoffs. “…leadership often swoops in and redirects efforts toward entirely different goals. You trust their judgment…Then, when the arbitrary goals they set aren’t met, the company decides to cut staff. Those who made the poor decisions remain” mertbulan.com/2025/01/26/o...
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Once You're Laid Off, You'll Never Be the Same Again – Mert Bulan
It’s been over a year since one of the most significant turning points in my life, and it’s time to reflect on that.
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Brandon Friedman @brandonfriedman.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
All the folks who exited NBC today. Seen together, hoo boy. Message received.
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Ashley @diodes.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
This is wild. Also a horrible day to have eyes and see how far AI generated videos have come 🙈
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Ashley @diodes.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
I found this post and clip validating in times like this where people think removing DEI means “going back” to merit-based hiring. Former Google CEO talking about how data showed “extreme evidence of male bias against female candidates.” reddit.com/r/womenintec...
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From the womenintech community on Reddit: Former Google CEO shares evidence of Google's biased hiring between him and founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page - this is why 'DEI' matters
Explore this post and more from the womenintech community
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Ashley @diodes.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
I finally did it. I got an email that my Netflix subscription would automatically increase in price next month so I canceled it. Member since 2011!
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N. K. Jemisin @nkjemisin.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
People can't even come up with original hate speech now?
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Black Intellect Media @blackintellect.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
NAACP lists companies that dump DEI in its tactical spending guide for Black Americans
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NAACP lists companies that dump DEI in its tactical spending guide for Black Americans
The NAACP wants Black Americans to take their purchasing power, which some studies value at over a trillion dollars, to businesses that align with the civil rights group's values.
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bobby @bobbylewis.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
in 1992 the super bowl lost viewers at halftime to an episode of “in living color.” so the nfl got michael jackson for the 1993 show, who set a new standard with what’s still one of the most watched tv events ever. basically the super bowl halftime show as we know it exists because of black people
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Flashes App 🌩️ @flashes.blue · 05/02/2025
Let's go!!! 🚀 Here's a link to the Open Beta for Flashes (iOS-only for now)
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Join the Flashes for Bluesky beta
Available on iOS
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Ashley @diodes.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
New favorite meme format 😂
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Ashley @diodes.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
👇 paid opportunity!!
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Ashley @diodes.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
I know most folks that use the platform will be informed via these posts on the platform. I also think centralized docs (maybe on www.blackskyweb.xyz) on how Blacksky works (for the user, in the app, not just the tech behind it) would be helpful ❤️ sometimes re-finding a post to share info is hard
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Ashley @diodes.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
It’s happening! 🤩
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Raddagher @raddagher.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
An update on the TikTok situation from our monitoring on Reddit. Now you get TOS'ed for saying negative comments about meta and Zuckerberg, left-wing politics get flagged as misinformation, and you can't tag #fucktrump #fuckelon or #fuckmeta but you CAN tag #fuckbiden and #fuckkamala
A screenshot of the new tiktok removing a "free Luigi" commentA screenshot of TikTok flagging a political video as possibly innacurateA screenshot of a tiktok appeal form after a video is removed for being tagged #abortionrightsA screenshot from reddit of a user's tiktok comment being removed for making fun of Mark Zuckerberg
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Ashley @diodes.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
Ok I sampled PixelFed. I desperately want dark mode. It feels a little clunky which is expected for any new app. I think I want to see Flashes for a proper comparison (essentially mastodon vs. bsky for Instagram competitors). I’m likely going to be biased towards bsky to be clear.
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Ashley @diodes.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
👀 interesting… “Users who post to Flashes will also have their posts appear on Bluesky, and comments on those posts will also feed back into the app as if it were just another Bluesky client.” Maybe I’m getting old, but one interface for both sounds great to me! techcrunch.com/2025/01/15/b...
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Exclusive: Bluesky is getting its own photo-sharing app, Flashes
More good news for those looking to exit Meta's social app ecosystem in favor of a more open alternative: An independent developer is building a
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Ashley @diodes.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
🎯 Couldn’t have said it better
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Ashley @diodes.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
There’s a decentralized, open source competitor to Instagram?? 👀 sign me up!
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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
Well you inspired me to create a Black democracy starter pack. Cause those are also overwhelmingly white. go.bsky.app/6WTBzhX
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Ashley @diodes.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
My brain is absolutely gone. More vacation is the only way to fix this, I think.
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Ashley @diodes.bsky.social · 29/12/2024
I’ve found myself getting back into reading lately. Finally finished Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow, which was recommended to me by at least 5 different people. Lovely story and characters though I didn’t love some of the events used to push the plot forward.
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Ashley @diodes.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
My company (paraphrasing) said as long as we’re doing as well as our competitors, then we’ll keep doing what we’re doing. It’s a slippery slope if everyone is doing worse.
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Ashley @diodes.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
I’m enjoying bsky but discovering I really need to create separate feeds for political, fun, and tech posters. It’s a lot of whiplash in 5 minutes of scrolling
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Ashley @diodes.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Every. Time. But honestly, if your old code doesn’t make you cringe, did you grow at all since then? (😅 positive spin attempt)
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Ashley @diodes.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
I audibly gasped at the end. Great way to show the scale of our extreme wealth gap. www.tiktok.com/@realestateb...
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Who's hungry? #eattherich
TikTok video by Whisper Pickle
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Taylor Poindexter @engineeringbae.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
Actionable advice on how you can create a better relationship with your manager and increase your chances of having impact and/or getting promoted. Managing up can be tough, but mastering it is a true game changer.
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Ashley @diodes.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
“Decentralized platforms like Bluesky, then, are a kind of safeguard for that inclusive future. Fraser isn’t interested in looking back. “Billionaires broke social media,” he said. The real power is with the people.” 👏 eager to see how Blacksky and Bluesky evolve over time, but I’m excited!
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Ashley @diodes.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
This is hilarious. And really hard to decide!
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Ashley @diodes.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
I’m doing my part and fighting the good fight in tech ✊ Whenever a recruiter reaches out with a “competitive offer” that’s either hybrid or fully RTO, I politely write back that I am not entertaining any roles that aren’t fully remote. I hope it makes a difference, even if small.
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Kelsey Hightower @kelseyhightower.com · 11/12/2024
Remember that experiment of using @flox.dev to replace Homebrew? Now it's official. flox.dev/docs/tutoria...
Homebrew migration guide

Flox is an environment and package manager all in one. Using Flox, you can create discrete environments containing packages from the Flox Catalog.

Flox can replace Homebrew entirely, or they can be used together.

This guide explains how to introduce Flox into environments where Homebrew is currently being used, either as a replacement or an addition. It introduces new concepts and proposes a basic procedure for mapping packages.
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Kelsey Hightower @kelseyhightower.com · 06/12/2024
When I hear people talk about deregulation, what I'm really hearing them say is: "any limitation on harming people is a limitation on profits".
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Warp @warp.dev · 03/12/2024
🎁 From now until the end of December, each referral to Warp is 1 entry into our Holiday Referrals Giveaway! Here’s what’s up for grabs: - North Face backpacks - Moleskin notebooks - Hydroflasks - Hoodies We’ll randomly send out swag to some of the first 200 to repost this! youtu.be/ZRk7I0Np1hk
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We have new swag
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Michael Harriot @michaelharriot.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
For five years, I have been covering what is unquestionably the biggest criminal justice scandal in American history. Today it ended when the most corrupt cop in history took his life. But it's not over. A thread.
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Ashley @diodes.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
I haven’t posted much so I’m sure it didn’t have much to go off of, but this was cute! Maybe I’ll redo it in 6 months to see what changes. blueskyroast.com/roast/diodes...
Bluesky roast results

Ashley: The Engineering Maven with a Touch of Bourbon Wit

A blend of tech insights and heartfelt reflections, served with a dash of humor.
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Like a double shot of espresso—strong, engaging, with a hint of sweetness.
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Authenticity
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Thought Leader
Key Topics
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Community Engagement
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Burnout Awareness
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Kelsey Hightower @kelseyhightower.com · 26/11/2024
That journalist is @annodea.com and the interview got published in @siliconrepublic.bsky.social. Ann captured my thoughts perfectly. The success of this platform isn't solely on the Bluesky team, it's a shared responsibility, the community has a role to play. www.siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/k...
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Open-source champion Kelsey Hightower on the promise of Bluesky
Ann O’Dea spoke to US software engineer and open-source champion Kelsey Hightower about the promise of the AT protocol.
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