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Philippa @flipperville.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

I’ve played timberborn and this is true

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Natacha @natacha.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Really proud that my union’s (UCU) Women’s Members Standing Committee have signed @nionwomen.bsky.social coalition of women’s groups against the transphobic EHRC “guidance”. notinourname.org.uk/womens-organ...

UCU's Women Members' Standing
Committee (WMSC) recently signed up to the Not In Our Name coalition of women's groups that oppose the incoming EHRC Code of Practice. Gillian Jack, a member of the WMSC says, "The code, due to come into force on 5 August, will make life difficult to the point of impossible for trans people who simply want to exist in public places.
Along with much of the current anti-trans rhetoric, the guidance is done in the name of 'protecting women and girls' so it is particularly important that the WMSC has taken this step to stand publicly in solidarity with our trans siblings".

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Emanuel Maiberg @emanuelmaiberg.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

companies are sourcing millions of printed books for AI labs that scan them for training data, then destroy them. printed books are more valuable because they're free of AI slop, and AI labs know destroying them is an "optics problem." www.404media.co/ai-companies...

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AI Companies Are Buying Tons of Old Books Because They're Free of AI Slop

ISBNdb, a company that sources printed books for AI companies to turn into training data, tells clients “the optics problem is real.”

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Twonks @twonks.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Great job 👏

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Emily✨ @emilyoram.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

I’m in absolute bits I’m so sorry if you went to bed and didn’t see this live

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Steve Doherty @stevedoherty.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

What’s that smell? I think it might be … hope?

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Scott Bryan @scottygb.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

A discussion about the social media ban on under 16s. BBC: “You’re gong to have a lot more time to fill. What will you do?” Student: “Stare at a wall.”

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Mic Wright @brokenbottleboy.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

What the government is doing to trans people is a society-wide version of Section 28. It is a level of bureaucratic cruelty that utterly decimates a whole group of people’s rights and puts anyone who doesn’t ‘look’ right in the eyes of others under constant surveillance. It’s a horrific thing.

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University of York Library @uoylibrary.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Our TikTok account has been banned for an 'impersonation violation.' There's no more information provided... Is it really possible to impersonate a library? (And to what end would anyone other than us bother to put out info about the library for students, in our name?)

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a man in a plaid shirt is standing in front of a window and asking what is this ? what 's happening ?

Alt: Will Ferrell asking 'what is this? what's happening?'

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Angri Bundel @anibundel.com · 11/05/2026

We lost Douglas Adams 25 years ago today. This has made a lot of people very sad and has been widely regarded as a bad move.

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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

NEW: This new report, from BBC, is the best takedown of the insanity of Trump you will see anywhere. Calm, coherent and repeating only Trump’s own words. Devastating. Brilliant work once again from Roz Atkins. (🎥 BBC News)

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Philippa @flipperville.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Brief rant - I can cope with being asked for an online review *after* I have been somewhere, but what is with the “how was your online table booking experience” and “how was your experience signing up for an event that isn’t happening for months” requests? Omg why!?

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Philippa @flipperville.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Loving the low low budget of The Traitors Ireland. Next episode I fully expect pass the parcel or cutting open a chocolate bar with knife and fork whilst wearing a bobble hat and gloves.

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LGBT+ Humanists @lgbthumanists.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

It’s #LGBTHistoryMonth – yet the UK still hasn’t consigned the horrors of ‘conversion therapy’ to the history books. With no ban in place, the law is still not on the side of its victims. For many, it remains nothing more than torture disguised as religious compassion. humanists.uk/2026/02/02/h...

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Humanists UK welcomes European resolution to ban conversion practices

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has voted in favour of a resolution calling on member states to introduce a legislative ban on conversion practices. The resolution follows o...

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Anon Opin @anonopin.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Dear Isaac Asimov. Now we have self-driving cars that are basically robots, we've figured out the real-world Law of Robotics. It's acceptable to kill humans provided the rate at which they do so is slightly lower than humans would otherwise so so.

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Jesstergen 👩🏻‍🚀 ✨ @rougerogue.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

“Cant sleep… i’ll just have a quick look at my phone”

Lord of the rings: Merry looks into the glowing palantir orb… and screams

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Philippa @flipperville.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

A reminder to anyone who might need it - it’s okay if 2025 was a generally a crappy year for you and you are pleased to see the back of it!

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Ben Southwood 🐿️ @bensouthwood.com · 13/12/2025

This was a belter, too.

Piers Morgan:-Imagine being called Dick Van Dyke in this PC-crazed era?
Poor guy.
He'll have to change his name to Richard Van Non-Binary-Gender-Fluid.
To which DVD posts a pic of his Dr Sloane character with a bored, unimpressed, expression.

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Centre for Assuring Autonomy @cfaa.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Today we launch the Safe Clinical AI Lab (SCAIL), a new healthcare platform which will bridge the gap between AI research and safe clinical adoption. Our first two blogs are live feat. @lawtontri.bsky.social and Dr Margaret Horton: www.york.ac.uk/assuring-aut...

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New healthcare platform launched to bridge gap between AI research and safe clinical adoption

The Centre for Assuring Autonomy (CfAA) has announced a new content hub to give clinicians and other healthcare professionals the confidence, skills and training to implement AI technologies safely in...

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Philippa @flipperville.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Loud music coming from bloke opposite on train. I complained and he said it wasn’t him and I was a bit rude. Turns out it was him and he hadn’t realised it was his phone. Two hours of not looking at each other. 😂 #awkward

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Mr Roger Quimbly @rogerquimbly.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

Pretty pleased with my first day as head of security at the Louvre.

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Centre for Assuring Autonomy @cfaa.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

We've come to the end of our Symposium and it's time for closing remarks from Professor John McDermid highlighting some key takeaways from the day. #FutureOfAutonomy

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Centre for Assuring Autonomy @cfaa.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Andrew White from the Office of Nuclear Regulation setting out why UK law is an ideal foundation for regulating innovation of autonomy and AI #FutureOfAutonomy

Andrew White of the Office of Nuclear Regulation presents to an audience in a large conference room on the benefits of Regulation of AI in the UK.

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Meepy 👻 @floweroflondon.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

If you are on LinkedIn, there is a new setting you might want to be aware of.

Screenshot from the settings section of LinkedIn, showing the option to switch off using your data for AI purposes

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Diana Soreil @silencedrowns.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

Tom Lehrer made all of his music 100% public domain so if seeing people sad about his death makes you want to check them out… it’s free. he wanted you to share them. tomlehrersongs.com

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Philippa @flipperville.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

I dream of following a sport that doesn’t drain every part of my spirit and hope only to fill it again in an instant. #engita

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Philippa @flipperville.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

Another one for the abuses of AI list

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Dutch Barracuda🏳️‍🌈🛠☢️🌎♻️ @dutchbarracuda.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

Today, we wear lilac. The Glorious 25th May. Truth, justice, freedom, reasonably priced love and a hard boiled egg. #GNUTerryPratchett #Glorious25th #Discworld

Graphic celebrating The Glorious 25th May.
Truth, justice, freedom, reasonably priced love and a hard boiled egg.

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Martin Calladine @uglygame.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

🚨 Exclusive 🚨 Ian Rush has put his name to a 90-minute, score-settling, AI musical in the style of Hamilton about his legal battle against a Surrey scaffolding company and a small Wigan law firm, in so doing attacking, among others, Robbie Fowler and Jamie Carragher. 1/7

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Philippa @flipperville.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

Malta studied the brief. Do like this one. #eurovision

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Scott Bryan @scottygb.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

The BSL during Finland was sensational #Eurovision

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Philippa @flipperville.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

That’s John cooper Clarke for Italy #eurovision

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Behold! A Puffin is sat in your feed. Adorable.

A brightly coloured Puffin stands on a rocky ledge, framed by a cheerful spray of daisies and wildflowers. With its orange feet planted firmly and beak slightly tilted, it looks like it’s posing proudly for the camera, as if it knows it’s just brightened up your scroll.

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Philippa @flipperville.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

CfAA may keep your robots safe, but Yoshimi defeats them. Flaming lips were awesome.

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Gareth Maddieson @oldmaddgaz75.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Happy Georges Day

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Philippa @flipperville.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Showing there are lovely people in the world still.

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Just received an email saying that it's not advisable to include the following words in future applications for research funding to the US DOT. Here we are.

1. Climate change
2. Greenhouse gas emissions
3. Emissions
4. Racial equity
5. Gender identity
6. Diversity, equity and inclusion
7. Environmental justice
8. Justice40 initiative

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Philippa @flipperville.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Something beautiful for a frosty Thursday morning.

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