Jacob Olness @jolness.bsky.social · 22/08/2026AI has gone too far. Even the humble floor cleaner’s job isn’t safe from the explosion of progress. 100
Jacob Olness @jolness.bsky.social · 22/08/2026@news.abc.net.au’s “If You’re Listening” with @mattbevan.bsky.social has been my a highlight of my Friday night for a couple years, as corny as that probably sounds. Whether it’s about Taiwan, Iran, US politics or the Secret Service, it’s always excellent and very worth watching.youtu.beIs the Secret Service too broken to protect Trump? | If You're Listening | ABC NEWS In-depthYouTube video by ABC News In-depth 0182
Reposted by Jacob OlnessMississippi Free Press @mississippifreepress.org · 01/07/2026Water fountains disappeared from the Longleaf Trace in June as the board that governs it grew concerned about how homeless people were using its facilities. Runners and bikers who use the 44-mile trail fear the decision could have dire consequences in Mississippi's summer heat. buff.ly/pBXSvrImississippifreepress.orgLongleaf Trace Removes Water Fountains Over Homelessness Fears, Infuriating Trail UsersThe Longleaf Trace removed all water fountains in June over homelessness concerns, alarming trail users and health experts. 74744236
Reposted by Jacob OlnessKen Jennings @kenjennings.bsky.social · 31/05/2026I just drove by my childhood comic book store and it’s now an axe-throwing business. Trying to parse what this says about America. 1593547237
Reposted by Jacob OlnessFreedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 30/05/2026The dangerous law known as FISA Section 702 is up for renewal in Congress. It allows government to spy on Americans’ communications without a warrant. Use our action center to tell Congress to reform Section 702 and end mass warrantless surveillance!freedom.press📣 Take Action: Reform Section 702: End mass warrantless surveillanceMake an impact with guided actions from Freedom of The Press Foundation. 23315
Reposted by Jacob OlnessMatt Bevan @mattbevan.bsky.social · 31/05/2026The whole point of submarines is you don’t ever have to use them. Just tell China they’ll never find them because they’re so silent and undetectable. 3364
Reposted by Jacob OlnessMatt Bevan @mattbevan.bsky.social · 31/05/2026Have the AUKUS planners considered just telling everyone the submarines have already arrived but nobody can see them cos they’re already out lurking? 139215
Reposted by Jacob OlnessFreedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 20/05/2026O Canada, reject this surveillance bill! The controversial Bill C-22 has Signal and a number of major VPN providers threatening to pull out of Canada. Read all about it in our digital security newsletter, and subscribe.freedom.pressSignal could leave Canada over metadata billA proposed bill in Canada has Signal and major VPNs threatening to leave 03622
Reposted by Jacob OlnessInvestigative Reporters & Editors @ire.org · 09/04/2026Happy Local News Day! Join the Internet Archive, Investigative Reporters and Editors and the Poynter Institute for the National Summit on Local News Preservation on June 17 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, MD. Register now: bit.ly/4mjsMKR 14210
Jacob Olness @jolness.bsky.social · 11/01/2026@support.bsky.team can we please have 2FA that isn’t email codes? I’d love hardware keys/passkeys! 000
Reposted by Jacob OlnessAdam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 18/09/2025Weird right? He used to support the first amendment 460116252850
Reposted by Jacob OlnessKara Swisher @karaswisher.bsky.social · 18/09/2025I am actually sad to have to say this since I have admired much about Disney CEO Bob Iger over the years, but what a profoundly quisling move this is by someone who knows better. It’s shameful and he has tarnished his once proud reputation. 32642521244
Jacob Olness @jolness.bsky.social · 10/07/2023Bluesky seems pretty well written. Basic feature set but the app has been quick, the UI is good and I like a lot of the concepts they are working on. We will see if it is this but I think there is an appetite for an alternative to Twitter in the current form. 000
Jacob Olness @jolness.bsky.social · 10/07/2023Unsure how folks can deny the climate is changing still. Far fewer of them thankfully but the data are unambiguous. Been 110*+ for the last 12 days here in Phoenix and will be for the foreseeable future. In fact, it is supposed to be even hotter. 🫠 040
