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Jonas Koll

@kachumbali.bsky.social
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Diplomat 🇩🇪 @diplo.de, 🇩🇪 DCM in Dakar. Worked a lot on tech and AI in diplo-stuff. Ornamental, without tie. If I had the time I’d have more hobbies. 👉🏻 Not official, views entirely my own.

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Frank Sauer @drfranksauer.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
»'KI im Krieg' - dahinter verbergen sich sehr unterschiedliche Technologien und Einsatzformen.« Fragen und Antworten mit @rainerrehak.bsky.social und yours truly.
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Künstliche Intelligenz verändert die Kriegsführung – vor allem dort, wo große Datenmengen ausgewertet, Entscheidungen beschleunigt und militärische Abläufe automatisiert werden. Doch hinter dem Schlag...
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heiseonline @heise.de · 28/09/2026
Bereits Ende September hat die Solarstromproduktion in Deutschland den Vorjahreswert übertroffen. Welche Faktoren zu diesem Rekord geführt haben. #Solarenergie
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Solarstromproduktion übertrifft bereits jetzt Vorjahreswert
Bereits Ende September hat die Solarstromproduktion in Deutschland den Vorjahreswert übertroffen. Welche Faktoren zu diesem Rekord geführt haben.
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The China-Global South Project @chinagsproject.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The AI race is no longer just about who builds the most powerful models: for the Global South, the bigger fight is over who sets the rules, controls the infrastructure and shapes access to AI. chinaglobalsouth.com/2026/09/23/g...
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Middle Powers Call for AI Standards Ahead of Xi-Trump Summit
Global South powers like Türkiye, Kazakhstan, the UAE, South Africa, and Kenya were among 22 countries that signed a joint call to strengthen global systems for artificial intelligence. The document…
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Akshat Rathi @akshatrathi.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
"This is the first time in more than 50 years that there has been no growth in India’s coal power over a two-year period, even as electricity demand grew overall." www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-ind...
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Analysis: India’s power-sector emissions flat for two years due to clean-energy surge - Carbon Brief
A surge in clean energy has kept carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in check across India’s power sector, with no growth from the first half of 2024 to the same period in 2026.
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Jonas Koll @kachumbali.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
In European cities it’s easier to forget how much air pollution is an issue in other parts of the world. Bought a running mask for AQI around 100, but if it gets above 150 I won’t trust it enough either. #keeponrunning
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Afrobarometer @afrobarometer.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Africa is struggling to overcome historic trade patterns with the rest of the world. So what do Africans think of international trade? See our latest piece in @thecontinent.org to find out. And for a deep dive into citizen perspectives on all things global, read our flagship report: bit.ly/4bDqNwL
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Libération @liberation.fr · 01/08/2026
🗺️ Le saviez-vous ? A vol d'oiseau, Dakar est plus proche de Rio de Janeiro que de Khartoum 👉 Plus d'infos à la con : l.liberation.fr/S5q
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Prof. Stefan Rahmstorf @rahmstorf.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Yesterday afternoon 14:09 in Lacanau Océan in France. A pale red sun through the smoke tinged everything in Mars style orange. Welcome in the climate emergency! Despite all denial of the fossil fuel lobby, it’s scientific fact: CO2 emissions heat up Earth & make fires worse. 🔥🔥🔥
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Prof. Stefan Rahmstorf @rahmstorf.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Some more impressions. The black stuff is soot on the beach. For this Girond fire alone, 63,000 people have been evacuated. We’re waiting for news whether we should leave, too.
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MAKS 26 👀🇺🇦 @maks23.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
✈️🇺🇦 The gunner of Yak-52 light anti-drone aircraft of Ukrainian Air Force shoots down Russian "Shaheds" in the sky over the Odesa region with small arms fire.
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Prof. Stefan Rahmstorf @rahmstorf.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Holiday in the climate emergency. No that’s not AI or edited, just a snapshot I just took with my phone on Lacanau beach in France. What future will this boy grow up in? It is in our hands, but time is running out.
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Jonas Koll @kachumbali.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Grenoble - Paris - Dakar - et on y vas! Off to my new job in Dakar!
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Prof. Stefan Rahmstorf @rahmstorf.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
As long expected. It’s climate science 101. The vapor thirst of the atmosphere increases exponentially with temperature. A law of physics known since the early 19th C (Clausius–Clapeyron law). It causes more drought even if rainfall doesn’t decline. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Climate crisis-driven heat ‘sucking soils dry’ as extreme drought hits Europe
Analysis shows how heatwaves are making atmosphere thirstier, damaging water supplies, food production and power generation
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Claudia Kemfert @ckemfert.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Bis 2050 drohen Deutschland Klimafolgekosten von bis zu 900 Mrd. Euro. Wir zahlen heute den Preis des Zögerns. Zeit, über den Nutzen von Klimaschutz zu sprechen. 🎙️ www.ndr.de/nachrichten/...
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Ökonomin Kemfert zu Klimaschutz: "Kosten für Nichthandeln sind enorm"
Bis 2050 könnten bis zu 900 Milliarden Euro Folgekosten entstehen. "Wir müssen endlich über den Nutzen sprechen", sagt Claudia Kemfert.
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Jonas Koll @kachumbali.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Les vacances, c’est en France
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Michela Wrong @michelawrong.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Investigation by "Forbidden Stories" 14 media organisations into Morocco's adoption of NSO's Pegasus spyware, a generous gift from UAE. "You could say it’s like Netflix: a friend pays for the subscription, and the others use their account.” www.theguardian.com/news/2026/ju...
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Moroccan intelligence insider reveals widespread use of Pegasus hacking software
Whistleblower suggests internal security services deployed spyware from 2017 against key domestic and foreign targets
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Jonas Koll @kachumbali.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Geopolitical update: Straits of Sunshine remains open Found this on LinkedIn. To good not to share.
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 15/07/2026
🚰 97% of people in the EU can turn on a tap right now, mid-heatwave. And for over 30 years, we've been making sure what comes out of it is safe to drink. Find out how: link.europa.eu/kxqk74
Infographic titled "Access to Public Drinking Water" in Europe (2026 data). It features a glass of water with horizontal markings representing the percentage of population access by country, marked with national flags. The percentages range from 100% (top tier countries like Cyprus, Germany, Spain, Italy, etc.) down to 77% (Romania at the bottom). A note at the bottom states: "European Water services 2026 - Data not available for Croatia," alongside the European Union flag.
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Jonas Koll @kachumbali.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
9 - neun - Grad Über Durchschnitt www.heise.de/news/Hitzewe...
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Hitzewelle: Temperaturen in Deutschland und Frankreich 9 Grad über dem Schnitt
Weltweit war der Juni 2026 der zweitwärmste Juni seit Aufzeichnungsbeginn. In Westeuropa wurden Hitzerekorde gebrochen. Das gilt auch für die Ozeane.
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Hetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Sobering to see in one chart how June temperature records have been broken this year in so many European countries www.ft.com/content/5f06...
June temperature records tumble across
Europe
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Christian Thiels @christianthiels.eurosky.social · 09/07/2026
"Inflamed by carbon pollution, the deadly June heatwave helped push surface air temperatures for the region 3.06C above their average from recent decades, according to the EU’s Copernicus climate monitoring service." @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Western Europe records hottest-ever June as heatwaves intensify
Temperatures across ravaged region 3C above average as scientists warn of risks for people, ecosystems and infrastructure
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Eliot Higgins @eliothiggins.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Russia's latest batch of fake news posts targets parties in Germany from the far-left to centre-right, but stopping short of the far right, for obvious reasons. Note the very similar numbers of replies, views, and reposts, signs of bot networks boosting the post, but little to none real engagement.
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Jonas Koll @kachumbali.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
One every years all your stuff is already in a container while you still have to work a while and empty the freezer. Found some dried chilies in the fridge door to spice up the meal. #diplolife
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Der Postillon 📯 @der-postillon.com · 06/07/2026
Nach Merz-Anruf bei FIFA: Deutschland wieder bei WM dabei!
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Nach Merz-Anruf bei FIFA: Deutschland wieder bei WM dabei!
Berlin (dpo) - Hurra! Die FIFA hat heute entschieden, dass Deutschland doch noch in der WM mitspielen darf. Insidern zufolge ging der Entscheidung ein
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Jonas Koll @kachumbali.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
No sh*t Sherlock - not surprised. Few things are as mind blowing and rewarding as starting to learn a new language. The cascades of understanding that that unlocks literally feel like your brain’s pumping iron and looking like Arnold in his best days. #Wolof feels like tearing a muscle 😅
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Bearstech @bearstech.com · 04/07/2026
🏖️🐻 Les logiciels libres de l'été, jour 13 Pascal Editor : un éditeur 3D dédié à la modélisation architecturale
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CORRECTIV @correctiv.org · 02/07/2026
Die #AfD will ihre politische Kommunikation offenbar mit #KI hochfahren: Eine Firma der AfD hat dafür ein Tool gebaut, das auf Knopfdruck Posts, Parolen und Grafiken im Parteidesign erstellt – bis hin zu fertigen Hetz-Posts. CORRECTIV hatte Zugang und hat die KI getestet.
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Die Propaganda-KI der AfD
Eine Firma des AfD-Bundesvorstands hat eine KI gebaut, die auf Knopfdruck Propaganda erzeugt. CORRECTIV testete die AfD-KI-Propaganda undercover.
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Jonas Koll @kachumbali.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
So this is happening again.
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Jonas Koll @kachumbali.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
28 degrees, rain, people in shorts. Reminds me of my time in Hanoi…
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The Economist @economist.com · 28/06/2026
During a heatwave cities can at best create environments within which people can keep cool. Paris is doing a better job than Berlin
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Berlin is even worse equipped than Paris for Europe’s heatwave
Berliners gaze with dread at this weekend’s forecast of 40ºC (104ºF)
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David Burbach 🇺🇸 @dburbach.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Japan tried balloon bombs in WW2, of thousands launched they managed to kill a picnicking family in Oregon. But combine high-alt balloons with GPS and onboard terminal guidance for a dropped munition and maybe the idea gets interesting www.defensenews.com/global/europ...
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Ukraine’s newest strike weapon drifts into Russia on the wind
The U.S. and Russia are fielding the same balloons used by Ukraine that bait air defenses and now launch missiles.
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Jonas Koll @kachumbali.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Short test for a running mask under tropical conditions here in Berlin with 32-35 degrees. Works surprisingly well for a short and slow run. Will test longer runs soon in Dakar.
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heiseonline @heise.de · 20/06/2026
Sinkende Leistungen und Sorge vor Lernverlusten: Die Regierung in Oslo zieht die Reißleine und schränkt generative KI wie ChatGPT oder Claude an Schulen ein. #Künstliche Intelligenz
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Zurück zu Buch und Stift: Norwegen verbannt KI aus Grundschulen
Sinkende Leistungen und Sorge vor Lernverlusten: Die Regierung in Oslo zieht die Reißleine und schränkt generative KI wie ChatGPT oder Claude an Schulen ein.
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Adrian Daub @adriandaub.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Navigating to any news site in 2026 like
0 days without strait of Hormuz closure
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Jonas Koll @kachumbali.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Start using @mistralai.bsky.social Le Chat now. Far behind Claude, but will never catch up if they don’t get revenue / invest. And for that they need users.
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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 13/06/2026
Europeans need tech sovereignty now
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Kuba Suder 🇵🇱🇺🇦 @mackuba.eu · 10/06/2026
"I often felt using the tool was somewhere between delightful and unnerving. (…) the unnerving part was how little I did. I gave a really ambitious instruction, the AI followed it. I gave a couple of minor pieces of feedback, and the AI figured it out. My role was extremely limited"
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What it feels like to work with Mythos
Claude Fable represents another big jump in AI
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David Burbach 🇺🇸 @dburbach.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Delightful piece from @kennen11.bsky.social on a National Geographic article 50 years ago, describing and visualizing space colonies and lunar mines of 2026. Oh I read it over and over Only accurate prediction was the Amazon delivery guy with the Beats headphones and Meta goggles on the escalator
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Jonas Koll @kachumbali.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Oh das heißt es gibt keinen @sicherheitspod.de mehr? #FCAS #SCAF www.lemonde.fr/internationa...
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SCAF : le projet d’avion de combat franco-allemand est abandonné, selon Berlin
Le projet d’avion de combat commun, au budget estimé à près de 100 milliards d’euros, devait incarner l’autonomie stratégique européenne. Mais il s’est progressivement enlisé en raison des tensions in...
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Jonas Koll @kachumbali.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Anderswo ist auch schön 🇸🇳
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Jonas Koll @kachumbali.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Alle (3-4) Jahre wieder…
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Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 28/05/2026
Amazon scraps AI leaderboard to stop workers chasing usage scores ft.trib.al/z4t6Orl
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Amazon scraps AI leaderboard to stop workers chasing usage scores
Senior executive Dave Treadwell tells staff ‘don’t use AI just for the sake of using AI’ as costs rise
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Jonas Koll @kachumbali.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Fun. Since there are only +- 10m speakers of Wolof, it’s hard to find auto translation tools for speech. So building my own. Currently benchmarking models finetuned for Wolof transcription on various datasets and real life political speeches. Workstation‘s working.
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Jonas Koll @kachumbali.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Very curious to see if this custom Wolof translation stack will work
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Ed Zitron @edzitron.com · 26/05/2026
Uber’s COO has said that it’s getting “harder to justify” its AI costs because there was no way to show a link between AI spend and any meaningful increase in useful features. This is the first time I’ve seen a company say this directly. www.businessinsider.com/uber-coo-and...
"That link is not there yet, right?" he said. think maybe implicitly there is more that is getting shipped, but it's very hard to draw a line between one of those stats and, 'Okay, now we're actually producing 25% more useful consumer features."
He said that the trade-off costs from Al are harder to justify because he can't draw a direct link. Earlier this month, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said in an earnings call that Uber was slowing hiring to counter its investments in AI.The comment led to what he described as a
"head-exploding moment," sparking discussions about AI token consumption within the company and the trade-offs it creates, such as on head count.
He said that, based on talks with Uber's senior engineering leaders, he realized higher token usage did not translate into a proportional increase in useful consumer features.
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The China-Global South Project @chinagsproject.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
The war with Iran is disrupting global energy markets and accelerating demand for China’s clean energy technologies across the Global South. Li Shuo joins Eric & Cobus to explain why China may be one of the biggest beneficiaries. Watch - tinyurl.com/metfurf6
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Jonas Koll @kachumbali.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
So, got myself into this adventure- Wolof. Really interesting language, very different from all I’ve learned so far 😅
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Jonas Koll @kachumbali.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Mac vs Windows wars - whatever. My Mac air 2013 still beats most modern 4000€ laptops on the trackpad. That’s decisive for me
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John Bull @garius.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
General reminder, as Google continues its lurch to search awfulness, that Kagi is legit brilliant. Its own AI features can be turned off. You can customise your datasets and weightings. Also SlopStop allows you to downweight, or filter out entirely, AI slop results. Legit worth the $10 a month.
kagi.com
Kagi - Reclaim the Web & Restore Your Privacy
Reclaim the web from clutter. Get ad-free search, private browsing, and powerful tools that respect your data.
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Bearstech @bearstech.com · 19/05/2026
Files.md : une application de prise de notes en Markdown pensée pour rester simple et locale. 👉 github.com/zakirulli...
interface files.md
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