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@petermclarty.bsky.social
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Data Analyst & engineer, security nerd, needs to be near the sea in warm places; Husband, dad, bodyboarder, sometimes SUP. Leaning left for good things to happen Comments are my own working at ...

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Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
I guess my mum either intentionally or accidentally embraced some of the thinking of Don Dunstan's cookbook. We lived in PNG in the early 70s. We had good friends who were Chinese. My mum learned to cook Chinese and we had a wok. We grew up on some of those Chinese meals.
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Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
I'd agree with most of this except the bit of Dave Hughes being a comedian. Maybe if he used his comedy to promote himself and the Liberal party I'd agree. I couldn't say of seen anything comedic from Hughes in recent times and I never saw his comedy as that great prior to now.
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Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Mostly good article, except I disagree with the line "But they now can add "autonomous agent accessing non-public Medicare statistics without being asked" to the list. It was asked, it was never explicitly told that it required only publication available data #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09...
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A gloomy outlook is why Australia can't afford to write off AI
Australia may want AI to live up to its promise, but has just experienced how easily things can go wrong. The challenge now is figuring out how to harness one without getting blindsided by the other.
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Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Great post on not accepting those doing the damage have all the control Thanks @suebarrett.bsky.social suebarrett.substack.com/p/the-conver...
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The Conversations They Don't Want Us To Have, and Why Silence Is No Longer an Option. Find Your Voice.
People Power, Chapter 4: We are not bystanders. Here's what we've been told not to talk about, what our silence is costing us, and how to find your voice and change the system.
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Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
What a great artist, brought to you by immigration I met his sister briefly when she played as support for a local act in Meeanjin. She's also very talented, but hasn't broken out as he has done.
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Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
They knew Trump would say it's censorship. The organisations have provided him with their talking points. Funny that they are not shouting as loudly about the white house ban. Why our government would consider any agreement with a USA corporation, I've got no idea. Expect a watering down #auspol
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Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The guy with the most to lose from a slowdown says AI won't kill us. Sure!! I'm not sure I'd trust a rabid capitalist for the definitive statement on whether AI is dangerous or not, especially while he is making an insane amount of money from it #ai #Nvidia
Headline: Nvidia chief: Zero chance AI will destroy humanity
Picture of Jensen Huang NVidia Chief with a thumbs up, wearing his familiar black leather jacket
Start of story: The founder of Nvidia has said there is “0pc chance” AI causes the end of the world by 2030.

Jensen Huang, the chip giant’s chief executive, said claims from leading figures in the tech industry that AI could kill all humans were “completely false” as he branded them “doomsday narratives”.
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Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
You can quote a pollie daily #auspol
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Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
If I was an Oracle employee I'd ask for the person who made the call on data centres how that is making it better for customers The waffle will be telling #database #ai Oracle Says 'Doing More With Less' Isn't the Answer in All-Hands After Layoffs - Business Insider share.google/Av9RWT1hY9AX...
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Oracle CFO says 'doing more with less' isn't the answer in all-hands after layoffs
The remarks came a day after Oracle began a new round of layoffs, following cuts earlier this year.
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Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
They knew what they were doing and did it anyway If anyone else did it you'd be looking at 50 years in jail @albomp.bsky.social of your going to be complicit in this theft resign. You're not working in Australia's interests #auspol techcrunch.com/2026/09/17/m...
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Microsoft exec called AI scraping ‘the largest theft of labor in human history,' new unredacted filings reveal | TechCrunch
Newly unsealed court filings show Microsoft privately called OpenAI's data practices "theft" while both companies scraped paywalled Times content, built datasets from it, and warned internally it woul...
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Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
America the land of the free Coming to Australia soon, compliments of Israel. They do love their surveillance in Israel. I'm sure we'll get recommendations #auspol Hacked Data Shows What Flock Cameras Really Record—and It’s Terrifying | The New Republic newrepublic.com/post/215485/...
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Hacked Data Shows What Flock Cameras Really Record—and It’s Terrifying
The cameras track people, bicycles, and even bumper stickers.
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Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Looks like they hit a nerve. Maybe the documentary is all true. Maybe they realise they've lost on this one so this is their best effort of retaliation Good. I hope it destroys support for the genocidal pricks www.theguardian.com/film/2026/se...
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Israeli minister threatens to strip Israeli film-makers of citizenship over Gaza documentary NAZA
Miki Zohar accuses Oscar-winning directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor of ‘treason against the state’
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Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
There's good and bad, but what's the governance and controls We are being fed bullshit in the face of this. What if a new government scans protesters? #auspol 130,000 faces scanned in a week: The technology changing Australian policing | SBS News share.google/n4SGyPaXf22N...
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130,000 faces scanned in a week: The technology changing Australian policing
Long-held expectations about life in public are being quietly rewritten, experts warn.
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Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Random fact: Australian defence personnel swear allegiance to defend the King, not Australia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oath_of...
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Oath of Allegiance (Australia) - Wikipedia
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Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
William Smith can get fucked on behalf of all Australian creators #auspol Yes they can train in China or some poor African country & let's see the riots there. No they can come to the table and deal with our laws & too bad that might cost them in the USA. www.crikey.com.au/2026/08/26/a...
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Artists risk being short-changed by Australia’s AI copyright law
AI companies cannot use Australian books, art, music or other creative works to train AI without explicit consent, with heavy legal risks if they do. This could end up backfiring for artists.
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Terumbu @terumbudivers.com · 05/03/2026
Giant clam - Tridacna gigas #gili #giliislands #lombok #diving #scuba #trawangan #diveandstay #giliair #shell #ocean #sealife #marinelife #padi #clam
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Terumbu @terumbudivers.com · 02/03/2026
Octopus #gili #giliislands #lombok #diving #scuba #trawangan #diveandstay #ocean #sealife #marinelife #padi #fish #octopus
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Rightardia @rightardia.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
DU: Excellent new cartoon from Steve Sack.
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Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Does anyone know if people have reported the assault? Google doesn't have an answer #auspol
Google AI response to the question about the alleged assault which was to hebe occurredat the Ekka
Appears there has been no report
Asked Google "had one nation spoken to police about the assault"
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Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
One might wish to question whether the investigation was effectively botched by Ethical Command to protect officers Court ends prosecution of Queensland police officers over alleged tasering, assault - ABC News share.google/hapLKXQrrcLH... #qldpol #auspol
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Judge finds 'fundamental defect' in police taser investigation
A criminal prosecution of two police officers accused of tasering and restraining a prisoner with a mental illness comes to an end after a judge finds they could not be guaranteed a fair trial.
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Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
It's funny a country that constantly tells the world it needs its guns for freedom has so easily given up its freedom to camera surveillance We are not as bad here in Australia, yet, but you can bet Flock will be looking at Australia for a market. #auspol www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Their cities dropped Flock surveillance cameras. They’re still being watched
Despite policy victories over Flock, Americans are finding themselves under similar monitoring by a new company – or unable to remove the original cameras
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Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Jude Bolton Channel 7 AFL commentator saying something that will infuriate a lot of men #afl
Post on X by Jude Bolton supporting the victim of the alleged assault of the woman who was in the Swans roo. Someone with a smallamount of authority actually saying somethingsomething about the victim thatisn't derogatory
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Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Keating may have one thing wrong. "An enemy made up by us." I don't think we did. I think that was clearly thrust upon us by US imperialism. That was how they got us to go down this path of stupidity #auspol I need to write up a credible threat analysis to show the absurdity
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Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
How much of Rio does Australia now own? #auspol
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Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
I expect this to be vehemently opposed. I expect the NACC will drag the chain. I doubt there will be any public hearings #auspol
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Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Let's get this to 500,000 signatures No pervert glasses. I get they can be useful for certain eyesight problems, so sure medical users are OK. petitions.getup.org.au/petitions/de...
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Demand Kmart take the Anko surveillance glasses off the shelf
Camera glasses are moving quickly into the mainstream. Meta has sold more than 7 million pairs and hired Kylie Jenner to sell more. At $89, against several hundred dollars for the Meta version, the te...
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Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Seems a rather stupid idea for those in other jurisdictions to send support as they did. No issue if done from their Gmail to the person or the newspapers, but from their office stinks of elitism. You don't know how lonely it is at the top which has always been such a bullshit statement #auspol
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Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Possible Reasons 1) No bases at either location - no subs -no problems 2) Had no clue 3) Decided that it was safer with him their as then the Chinese wouldn't Nuke it 4) Don't really consider the Chinese the problem they ask make them out to be #auspol michaelwest.com.au/government-a...
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Government approved espionage. Who approved land purchases near potential AUKUS ports? - Michael West
How was Chinese Communist Party-connected Shanghai businessman allowed to purchase property near possible AUKUS nuclear sub bases.
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Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Not a fan of Forrest, but I how he does some serious damage to Meta #Australia #meta www.afr.com/technology/m...
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Meta wiped key scam evidence in Andrew Forrest suit, US judge rules
The social media giant let its systems wipe crucial evidence of scam ads, a Californian judge has ruled, in a major boost to the billionaire’s legal case.
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Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
One of the worst decisions by any government in Australia. This will not end well for Australia unless it is ended soon #auspol
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Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
They are amazing technology, but you can bet everyone is watching how Ukraine takes out these bigger drones with much smaller and cheaper. They've no doubt added a lot of defensive features Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat flies multiple sorties from austere Pacific base share.google/SAYAD3oPM8t3...
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Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat flies multiple sorties from austere Pacific base, testing U.S. Air Force expeditionary combat operations
Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat completed multiple operational sorties during an 11-day deployment at Valiant Shield 2026.
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Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
They'll all be saying how clever Australian businesses were to not get caught up in the bullshit when the AI bubble bursts and the USA economy makes the 1920s look like boom years #auspol
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Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
She doesn't want scrutiny of her, only her opponents.. She's a coward and would run a mile when confronted by real push back from an overseas government in one of the forums. Time to go Pauline. You're fired #auspol
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Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
For all the Queenslanders worth getting on board this one. Mandate Renewable Energy and Water Security for AI Data Centres Let Crisafulli know we are unimpressed with his shit response to building data centres #auspol #qldpol www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Work-of-the-...
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E-Petition | Parliament of Queensland
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Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Sounds like another Gina plan. Universities aren't important as she would hire overseas people to fill those roles she needs in mining offering scraps of the current wages her companies pay to those she hires. Having control of them and never having a pathway to citizenship #auspol
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Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Now Infantino needs to resign Ill conceived and only to the benefit one man, himself. Fuck off Infantino!! #football www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/...
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FIFA forced to scrap World Cup private investment plan after backlash
FIFA and its president Infantino faced fierce backlash across football world over plans to sell stake in World Cup.
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Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
As a cutback fan I stand with UEFA The World Cup is not for sale Get fucked Infantino. Now resign www.uefa.com/news-media/n... #football #uefa #fifa
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Statement on behalf of UEFA and its 55 national associations
UEFA and its national associations will not participate in FIFA competitions.
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Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
This positon of CAIO will need to be primarily filled by women. It's a massive change management and transformation role and in my experience the vast majority of change managers are women. I expect it to also disappear in 5-7 year as in many places it will be a scapegoat role. #data #ai
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Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
In July last year, the International Court of Justice handed down an advisory opinion finding, unanimously, that states can be held internationally responsible when they fail to prevent foreseeable climate harm, including harm caused by licensing fossil fuel production for export. #auspol
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Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
They are backtracking fast as they've realised two things. They can't deliver and people don't like the model They not government have any answers, so it's bad for the IPO to tell people that you don't have a job shortly after you buy shares www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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The AI jobs apocalypse probably isn’t coming anytime soon
Artificial intelligence may not deliver on its promise of vast economic opportunity at a price that humanity is willing to pay
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Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Ed is spot on. My concern is that we are accepting what the Zionists want. Their latest bleating that we need to teach about Judaism in schools should be shouted about. I doubt many realise what they are working towards and our government needs to say no. A hard no
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The Point @thepointau.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Many of the claims made by the Australia Institute, Senator David Pocock and others, based on research into the economics of gas in Australia is based largely on official government data sources. Read the full piece on The Point: thepoint.com.au/factchecks/2...
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Wendy Harmer @wendyharmer.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Why the planet's warfare machine will destroy us... at "peace" or in the "conflict" it seeks... earthsgreatestenemy.com
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Earth's Greatest Enemy
A documentary exposé of the world's biggest (and most unaccountable) polluter: the US military. Learn the environmental cost of history's biggest empire with Abby Martin.
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Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Occasionally I agree with the AFR. Some very good points and why grievance might again not be a winner The algorithm tells politicians their most intense supporters are representative of a larger group of Australians. They are simply the loudest. share.google/QiNU20vYnm9D... #auspol
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The algorithm could halt Pauline Hanson’s rise, as it did for Jacinta Price
The feed does lie to politicians and for some of them who lack understanding about how these platforms are engineered, the consequences can be career ending.
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Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
This is the idiocracy that is now American leadership. Of course the Saudis are never punished, because oil and no doubt corruption right back to then Australia needs to remove itself from the great of subservience to the USA before we are as bad #auspol
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Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Spot on
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Lora Kolodny @lorak.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
If you have time this weekend, please check out the doc (~30 min.) my team & I released this week on Musk’s push into Greater Memphis with xAI and its noisy, methane gas burning turbines, data centers, broken promises & impacts on majority Black communities next door. www.cnbc.com/2026/07/16/e...
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Elon Musk's Memphis AI empire is the epicenter of the data center backlash
Data center-related policy proposals, protests and litigation are underway across the country citing Colossus and Memphis as a cautionary tale.
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Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Never forget
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Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Some good things exist
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Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Notice he says is unethical. That's only a half truth. It's unlawful & they know it. The problem is how do you do business as the government with an organisation that's been behaving unlawfully? This should be paramount to @albomp.bsky.social as a music fan #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07...
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'Unethical': Minister admits big tech firms use Aussie content without artists' permission
Australian artists have already had their music taken to train overseas AI models without payment or consent.
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