Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 27/09/2026I 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. 101
Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 27/09/2026I'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. 010
Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Mostly 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...abc.net.auA gloomy outlook is why Australia can't afford to write off AIAustralia 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. 122
Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Great post on not accepting those doing the damage have all the control Thanks @suebarrett.bsky.social suebarrett.substack.com/p/the-conver...suebarrett.substack.comThe 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. 186
Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 23/09/2026What 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. 100
Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 22/09/2026They 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 033
Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 21/09/2026The 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 121
Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 18/09/2026If 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...share.googleOracle CFO says 'doing more with less' isn't the answer in all-hands after layoffsThe remarks came a day after Oracle began a new round of layoffs, following cuts earlier this year. 000
Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 18/09/2026They 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...techcrunch.comMicrosoft exec called AI scraping ‘the largest theft of labor in human history,' new unredacted filings reveal | TechCrunchNewly 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... 001
Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 17/09/2026America 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/...newrepublic.comHacked Data Shows What Flock Cameras Really Record—and It’s TerrifyingThe cameras track people, bicycles, and even bumper stickers. 031
Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Looks 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...theguardian.comIsraeli minister threatens to strip Israeli film-makers of citizenship over Gaza documentary NAZAMiki Zohar accuses Oscar-winning directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor of ‘treason against the state’ 001
Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 29/08/2026There'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...share.google130,000 faces scanned in a week: The technology changing Australian policingLong-held expectations about life in public are being quietly rewritten, experts warn. 225
Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Random fact: Australian defence personnel swear allegiance to defend the King, not Australia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oath_of...en.wikipedia.orgOath of Allegiance (Australia) - Wikipedia 034
Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 26/08/2026William 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...crikey.com.auArtists risk being short-changed by Australia’s AI copyright lawAI 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. 133
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Reposted by Data DotRightardia @rightardia.bsky.social · 21/08/2026DU: Excellent new cartoon from Steve Sack. 30981453239
Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Does anyone know if people have reported the assault? Google doesn't have an answer #auspol 001
Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 21/08/2026One 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 #auspolshare.googleJudge finds 'fundamental defect' in police taser investigationA 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. 021
Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 20/08/2026It'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...theguardian.comTheir cities dropped Flock surveillance cameras. They’re still being watchedDespite policy victories over Flock, Americans are finding themselves under similar monitoring by a new company – or unable to remove the original cameras 030
Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Jude Bolton Channel 7 AFL commentator saying something that will infuriate a lot of men #afl 141
Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 15/08/2026Keating 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 021
Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 12/08/2026I expect this to be vehemently opposed. I expect the NACC will drag the chain. I doubt there will be any public hearings #auspol 021
Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Let'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...petitions.getup.org.auDemand Kmart take the Anko surveillance glasses off the shelfCamera 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... 011
Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Seems 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 012
Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Possible 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...michaelwest.com.auGovernment approved espionage. Who approved land purchases near potential AUKUS ports? - Michael WestHow was Chinese Communist Party-connected Shanghai businessman allowed to purchase property near possible AUKUS nuclear sub bases. 162
Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Not a fan of Forrest, but I how he does some serious damage to Meta #Australia #meta www.afr.com/technology/m...afr.comMeta wiped key scam evidence in Andrew Forrest suit, US judge rulesThe 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. 111
Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 08/08/2026One of the worst decisions by any government in Australia. This will not end well for Australia unless it is ended soon #auspol 077
Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 07/08/2026They 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...share.googleBoeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat flies multiple sorties from austere Pacific base, testing U.S. Air Force expeditionary combat operationsBoeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat completed multiple operational sorties during an 11-day deployment at Valiant Shield 2026. 000
Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 05/08/2026They'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 052
Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 04/08/2026She 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 001
Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 04/08/2026For 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-...parliament.qld.gov.auE-Petition | Parliament of Queensland 134
Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 02/08/2026Sounds 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 074
Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 01/08/2026Now Infantino needs to resign Ill conceived and only to the benefit one man, himself. Fuck off Infantino!! #football www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/...aljazeera.comFIFA forced to scrap World Cup private investment plan after backlashFIFA and its president Infantino faced fierce backlash across football world over plans to sell stake in World Cup. 052
Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 31/07/2026As 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 #fifauefa.comStatement on behalf of UEFA and its 55 national associationsUEFA and its national associations will not participate in FIFA competitions. 001
Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 29/07/2026This 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 001
Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 27/07/2026In 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 077
Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 26/07/2026They 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...theguardian.comThe AI jobs apocalypse probably isn’t coming anytime soonArtificial intelligence may not deliver on its promise of vast economic opportunity at a price that humanity is willing to pay 001
Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Ed 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 000
Reposted by Data DotThe Point @thepointau.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Many 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... 0103
Reposted by Data DotWendy Harmer @wendyharmer.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Why the planet's warfare machine will destroy us... at "peace" or in the "conflict" it seeks... earthsgreatestenemy.comearthsgreatestenemy.comEarth's Greatest EnemyA 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. 13920
Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Occasionally 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... #auspolshare.googleThe algorithm could halt Pauline Hanson’s rise, as it did for Jacinta PriceThe 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. 001
Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 23/07/2026This 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 042
Reposted by Data DotLora Kolodny @lorak.bsky.social · 19/07/2026If 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...cnbc.comElon Musk's Memphis AI empire is the epicenter of the data center backlashData center-related policy proposals, protests and litigation are underway across the country citing Colossus and Memphis as a cautionary tale. 261578697
Data Dot @petermclarty.bsky.social · 18/07/2026Notice 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...abc.net.au'Unethical': Minister admits big tech firms use Aussie content without artists' permissionAustralian artists have already had their music taken to train overseas AI models without payment or consent. 084