iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Jemima Lomax-Sawyers @jemimalomax.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Ryan Bridge seems to think the only two options are coal or a black out.

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Jemima Lomax-Sawyers @jemimalomax.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Do AI companies realise that unsanctioned penetration testing of other companies is actually just illegal hacking?

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Jemima Lomax-Sawyers @jemimalomax.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Polymarket, a US platform banned in NZ, is an interesting choice to use as a relevant data point on The Post’s election dashboard. Especially considering the widely discussed ethical concerns with it, including the potential for it to be used to intentionally manipulate elections.

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Jemima Lomax-Sawyers @jemimalomax.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

It’s for this reason that I am more skeptical. And also more aware of the ethical implications.

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Jemima Lomax-Sawyers @jemimalomax.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

There is an attitude that the skepticism comes from not understanding the tool or not knowing how to use it. That’s false in most cases. I’m actually better than many at using it, and I also understand it more deeply than a lot of the evangelicals I come across.

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Jemima Lomax-Sawyers @jemimalomax.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I’m a Software Engineer and I’ve seen my peers split into two camps: one with an almost religious belief in AI, the other deeply skeptical with a particular disdain for the hype. Women especially tend to fall in the skeptical camp, including myself.

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Jemima Lomax-Sawyers @jemimalomax.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

For Welly based people: I highly recommend Awaji Cafe on Victoria Street. Exceptional coffee (and tea) and you can get brewing methods I haven’t seen done elsewhere in Wellington. The owner/barista Aoi also makes the latte art into a cat for my morning flat whites 💜

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Jemima Lomax-Sawyers @jemimalomax.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

His intention might be a patronising lecture, but he sounds far too stupid for anyone to actually think he is above them.

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Jemima Lomax-Sawyers @jemimalomax.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

I did a dramatic reading of this to my husband and when I reached the part about Claude Code I had to pause because we were both in stitches. Wtf does he think these businesses should be using Claude Code for?

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Jemima Lomax-Sawyers @jemimalomax.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

My granny currently wouldn’t be allowed to vote under Winston Peters’ policy. She has lived in NZ for almost 65 years.

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Jemima Lomax-Sawyers @jemimalomax.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Ah I see: “pivoted to an off the shelf model”. Famous last words in the world of digital transformations.

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Jemima Lomax-Sawyers @jemimalomax.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Tbh $30m is pretty cheap for a failed tech upgrade “Immigration officials 'deliberately withheld' information on failed technology upgrade” www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

rnz.co.nz

Immigration officials 'deliberately withheld' information on failed technology upgrade

The Immigration Minister says more than $30m was wasted and two governments weren't told the truth.

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Pavel @spavel.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Thinking about why women might not want to use a product that has forced itself into every software interface to confidently shout things that are wrong

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Jemima Lomax-Sawyers @jemimalomax.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

It’s *such* a shame we have no examples to look to when it comes to implementing automated decisioning in the welfare system. Oh wait…introducing Robodebt 2.0: Kiwi Edition www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

rnz.co.nz

New law allowing automated benefit decisions to modernise welfare system, government says

The Social Security (Modernisation) Amendment Bill was rushed through Parliament on Friday under urgency.

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Jemima Lomax-Sawyers @jemimalomax.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

I feel like it’s not unreasonable that the country that starts all the wars should pay a bit more…

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Jemima Lomax-Sawyers @jemimalomax.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Disclaimer: I think the cuts are bullshit, my post in no way negates that.

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Jemima Lomax-Sawyers @jemimalomax.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Thank GOODNESS an open letter from Ian Taylor on the matter. This is such a relief, I had no idea what to think before this. We are so blessed to hear his views on everything in the form of such beautifully written open letters. A National Treasure. /s

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Jemima Lomax-Sawyers @jemimalomax.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

I recently got married. I did not change my last name. Just saw today the Electoral Commission sent me a letter saying my enrolment details may have changed and I have to verify they’re correct or update them. My husband did not get a letter.

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Jemima Lomax-Sawyers @jemimalomax.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

It isn’t about actually wanting to “incentivise” disadvantaged people to take control and improve their own lives. It’s about wanting to hurt them. They believe their lives are worth more and that those lesser people should suffer.

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Jemima Lomax-Sawyers @jemimalomax.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Thirdly, a bunch of the private sector companies never actually laid people off due to AI in the first place - it was just a better reason to give publicly that wouldn’t make investors worry than the real reason of cuts due to financial issues.

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Jemima Lomax-Sawyers @jemimalomax.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Secondly, many companies that laid off a bunch of people and dramatically increased their use of AI (particularly in the US) in their place are now quietly rolling it back after it being a disaster.

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Jemima Lomax-Sawyers @jemimalomax.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

AI can be an amplifier, not a replacement. Willis spoke of keeping up with the private sector. Firstly, the goals of the public sector is (and should be) very different to the goals of the private sector.

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Jemima Lomax-Sawyers @jemimalomax.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

It is true that AI, when used responsibly and well, can make some roles more productive. That doesn’t mean it can be used for literally everything or that it doesn’t require human involvement by experienced people.

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David Farrier @davidfarrier.com · 11/05/2026

new zealander everlee wihongi was due to meet with her lawyer yesterday. then ICE moved her to their most notorious tent facility in texas: 3000 people, highest death rate, most sexual assaults. and today, she disappeared off the system. please RT: www.webworm.co/everleehasdi...

webworm.co

Everlee Has Disappeared

Everlee Wihongi was transferred by ICE to the notorious "Camp East Montana" at Fort Bliss, Texas. Then she disappeared.

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Jemima Lomax-Sawyers @jemimalomax.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

What could possibly go wrong……….

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Jemima Lomax-Sawyers @jemimalomax.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Introducing Ms Lomax-Sawyers and Mr Goosen. We plan to have this enlarged and printed and hang it on our entrance, so everyone who opens the front door to our apartment is immediately confronted by it.

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Jemima Lomax-Sawyers @jemimalomax.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

“Everyday Kiwis will not be losing sleep over political sideshows in Wellington”. I’m sorry - I’m on my honeymoon right now and we had three screens going to follow this - RNZ on one, Stuff on another, family group chat open on the third for live commentary.

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Jemima Lomax-Sawyers @jemimalomax.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Rumour has it the leadership vote was actually triggered by an Emotional Junior Staffer.

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Katie Mack @astrokatie.com · 07/04/2026

Someone with the handle @velocity69.bsky.social is sharing a video with the caption: "The highest quality video of the moon was just released… so beautiful * Artemis II" It's gone viral, but it's not from Artemis II. If you've shared it, you might want to un-share.

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Jemima Lomax-Sawyers @jemimalomax.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

When a large number of your wedding guests including family are booked to take the Bluebridge ferry for your wedding (in regional location) later this week and as is typical the ferry is broken down and outlook is unclear 🥲

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Jemima Lomax-Sawyers @jemimalomax.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

This is actually hilarious. Like obviously completely lacking in empathy. But also - AI isn’t even close to a replacement for an engineer and companies who tried to do that are dialling it back. And even then, in terms of coding, OpenAI models are FAR inferior to Anthropic.

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Jemima Lomax-Sawyers @jemimalomax.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Tbh I feel like these days tech companies watch Black Mirror for product ideas.

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Jemima Lomax-Sawyers @jemimalomax.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

I’m getting married in March, but we don’t see it as changing anything about our relationship or about us as individuals. It’s a celebration where we get to have all our family and friends together in one place, which you don’t often get a chance to do.

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Jemima Lomax-Sawyers @jemimalomax.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

It baffles me when I encounter people who think that the relationships of unmarried couples are less legitimate than married ones. Saying “I do” and signing some legal documents is easy. It doesn’t require much effort or commitment. Have they seen Married at First Sight?

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Jemima Lomax-Sawyers @jemimalomax.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

It’s a lot of pressure to think of my first “tweet” in case I’m still using this years later and they start doing a version of Spotify Wrapped. So I will just say hello world.

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