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Rory Bathgate

@rorybathgate.bsky.social
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he/him | Features & Multimedia Editor at @itpro.com | co-host of the ITPro Podcast | 🏳️‍⚧️ trans rights | views my own

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Jane McCallion @janemccallion.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
If you haven't listened to the latest @itpro.com podcast, well there's no time like the present, frankly. Join me and @rorybathgate.bsky.social as we talk to @rosswritesetc.bsky.social about the month's top stories – including whether the SaaS era is over www.itpro.com/technology/a...
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February rundown: SaaS-pocalypse now?
Geopolitical uncertainty is intensifying public and private sector focus on true sovereign workloads
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Jane McCallion @janemccallion.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
It’s me, I’m in Barcelona! Get all the latest from the show floor and CEO Antonio Neri’s Keynote
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Jane McCallion @janemccallion.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Anyway, follow the AWS outage with our @itpro.com live blog, why not www.itpro.com/infrastructu... #amazon
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Amazon Web Services outage live: Hundreds of apps including Slack, mobile carriers, banking services down
Web users globally have been impacted by an outage at Amazon Web Services - keep tabs on all the latest updates in our rolling live coverage
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radams @radamssmash.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
My goto is to ask LLMs how many states have R in their name. They always fail. GPT 5 included Indiana, Illinois, and Texas in its list. It then asked me if I wanted an alphabetical highlighted map. Sure, why not.
A shitty map created by ChatGPT5.  it purports to be US States with an R in their name, but it's wrong and dumb and worthless just like LLMs.
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Jane McCallion @janemccallion.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
My latest for @itpro.com : If you've interacted with Air France or KLM's customer service platform you might have had your email and/or phone number stolen it seems, as the companies are warning users to beware of phishing emails and scam calls following a data breach.
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Air France and KLM confirm customer data stolen in third-party breach
Both airlines said the data leak originated with a third party supplier
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ITPro @itpro.com · 07/07/2025
📝 @rosswritesetc.bsky.social thinks the post is the most ill-timed thing he's ever witnessed on LinkedIn. ❌ Worse still, it shows how the human impact of layoffs is often overlooked. Lives are turned upside down. Viewing it as an opportunity to improve networking skills completely misses the mark.
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An executive producer at Xbox Games Studios told laid off staff to use AI for counseling, and it’s the most ludicrous thing I’ve ever seen in my life
In the immediate aftermath of Microsoft layoffs, promoting AI careers advice feels supremely cold
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Jane Hoskyn @janeskyn.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
Fully expected to be too lazy to skeet again until Eurovision 2026, but I saw this from the ever-excellent @itpro.com and had to share. Please for the love of god stop putting AI-gen rhinos in your newsletters. www.itpro.com/technology/a...
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If you use AI for your product video, I respect your company less
Synthetic product shots and presenter videos don’t just create a bad first impression – they toxify your entire brand
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Zoe Gardner @zoejardiniere.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Those who are uncomfortable with this Labour immigration announcement, but think it's necessary to satisfy Reform voters, this is for you. You will not satisfy. You will never satisfy.
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Nadia Whittome MP @nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
The step-up in anti-migrant rhetoric from the government is shameful and dangerous. Migrants are our neighbours, friends and family. To suggest that Britain risks becoming “an island of strangers” because of immigration mimics the scaremongering of the far-right.
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pixelatedboat aka “mr bluesky” @pixelatedboat.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
I’ve known Robert Prevost for years as one of the main figures in online TMNT fandom, where no one has a bad word to say about him. He probably won’t have as much time to contribute to Turtles wikis with his new gig but I though his choice of “Pope Leo” was a lovely nod to the community
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ITPro @itpro.com · 25/04/2025
There's been a new development in the M&S 'cyber incident' this afternoon as the high street retailer pauses online and app sales. In a statement issued via social media, the company reiterated that there's no risk to customer data and that this is a precautionary measure. #M&S | #InfoSec
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M&S suspends online sales as 'cyber incident' continues
M&S customers have been warned to remain vigilant for phishing scams capitalizing on the incident
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ITPro @itpro.com · 25/04/2025
Heading to RSAC next week? ITPro's Rory Bathgate will be on the ground in San Francisco covering all the news and announcements. @rorybathgate.bsky.social looks at what we can expect across the week. #RSA | #Cybersecurity | #InfoSec
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What to look out for at RSAC Conference 2025
Convincing attendees that AI can revolutionize security will be the first point of order at next week’s RSA Conference – but traditional threats will be a constant undercurrent
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Rory Bathgate @rorybathgate.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Google Cloud's in-house hardware and networking gives it an undeniable edge. Ironwood is a big step to meeting inferencing demand – which Google Cloud thinks will skyrocket this decade
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ITPro @itpro.com · 15/04/2025
💡 CISOs might be earning more, but that's little solace for many. Rising security threats, increased pressure, and longer hours mean they're more stressed than ever. ❓ But what can be done to remedy the issue? @kateoflaherty.bsky.social explores how security leaders are adapting and thriving.
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Bigger salaries, more burnout: Is the CISO role in crisis?
CISOs are more stressed than ever before – but why is this and what can be done?
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Jane McCallion @janemccallion.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
A great episode from @rorybathgate.bsky.social on the latest tech hotness, AI agents
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How effective are AI agents?
AI agents have been sold with the promise of fully automating tasks without the need for step-by-step instructions
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Jane McCallion @janemccallion.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Missed out on the top tech news of the past month? Fear not, @rosswritesetc.bsky.social joins me and @rorybathgate.bsky.social to discuss the biggest stories in March in the latest episode of the @itpro.com Podcast.
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Four-day weeks and Nadella's AGI skepticism
As the Microsoft chief casts doubt on ultra-advanced AI systems, a famous security blogger has fallen victim to a classic attack
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Rory Bathgate @rorybathgate.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Fairly woeful coverage of net zero on Today this morning. Framing the energy transition as a "cost" to taxpayers (versus what?) ignores the far greater efficiency of renewables & fact that physics doesn't care about shifting political sentiment
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Assaad Razzouk @assaadrazzouk.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
Good climate news this week 1 Deforestation in the Brazilian rainforest down to lowest level in a decade in 2024 2 Japan ups emissions cut to 60% by 2035 and by 73% by 2040, upping its 2030 goal of a 46% cut 3 China’s exports of wind turbines up 70% in 2024 1/
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ITPro @itpro.com · 20/02/2025
💡 Anthropic has become one of the leading firms in the burgeoning AI industry and has scaled rapidly in recent years, but it's facing a big problem when hiring – candidates keep using AI to help with job applications. #AI | #Recruitment | #Anthropic www.itpro.com/technology/a...
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‘Please do not use AI assistants during the application process’: AI company Anthropic had to tell candidates to stop using AI when applying for jobs
The use of AI in job applications has been rising in recent months, research shows
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ITPro @itpro.com · 18/02/2025
Becoming too reliant on AI tools at work? You might want to take a step back. Popular tools such as Copilot or ChatGPT may impact the critical thinking skills of employees - and that's according to research from Microsoft. #AI | #Microsoft | #GenerativeAI
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Microsoft says AI tools such as Copilot or ChatGPT are affecting critical thinking at work – staff using the technology encounter 'long-term reliance and diminished independent problem-solving'
AI tools might be convenient for workers, but there's a risk they'll become too reliant in the future
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ITPro @itpro.com · 11/02/2025
☢️ Big tech investment in nuclear energy for data centers is on the rise – but @rorybathgate.bsky.social argues that nuclear power is simply too slow to meet the pace of AI development and not even a source of reliable power 📝 Read more below: www.itpro.com/infrastructu...
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Nuclear data centers are a waste of time – even as AI power demand skyrockets
Ambition on energy doesn’t keep the lights on and hyperscalers should focus on reliable renewables rather than the false hope of a new nuclear age
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Rory Bathgate @rorybathgate.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Insightful episode as ever from @assaadrazzouk.bsky.social, with some sorely-needed optimism on the energy transition
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ITPro @itpro.com · 03/02/2025
🔒 ITPro's @itssol.bsky.social has been using magic links as an alternative to passwords for some time now, and he's convinced they're the best option in terms of efficacy, efficiency, and security. ❓ But what are magic links and what are the advantages? www.itpro.com/security/i-l...
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I love magic links – why aren’t more services using them?
Using magic links instead of passwords is safe and easy but they’re still infuriatingly underused by businesses
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ITPro @itpro.com · 03/02/2025
💬 "What we’re finding is that for all the technology in the world, nothing is faster than the speed of human interaction," 🏢 Dell Technologies is ordering staff to return to the office as the company looks to change its hybrid working policies. www.itpro.com/business/bus...
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'Nothing is faster than the speed of human interaction': Dell orders staff back into the office as the company shakes up hybrid working practices
CEO Michael Dell says the change in policy will increase 'energy and drive'
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Rory Bathgate @rorybathgate.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
There's no LGB without the T
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Ken Klippenstein @kenklippenstein.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Just got this tip from an airline pilot
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Prince Charles Cinema @princecharlescinema.com · 28/01/2025
#SaveThePCC Some of you may have read about the situation regarding our new landlord wishing to add a new redevelopment break clause, with only 6 months notice to our lease. For now, we're simply asking you all to share & sign the petition below; you.38degrees.org.uk/p/princechar...
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Save The Prince Charles Cinema
The iconic Prince Charles Cinema in London’s West End future is under serious threat! We are beyond disappointed that our landlords Zedwell LSQ Ltd and their ultimate parent company Criterion Capital...
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ITPro @itpro.com · 27/01/2025
#DeepSeek has caused quite the storm in the global tech industry with the launch of impressive new open source AI models. And it appears to have Silicon Valley flustered. www.itpro.com/technology/a...
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Chinese AI firm DeepSeek has Silicon Valley flustered
Experts told ITPro the release marks a big step in highlighting the power of open source models
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ITPro @itpro.com · 27/01/2025
UnitedHealth has confirmed that the total number of customers impacted by last year’s Change Healthcare breach is far higher than previously thought. 190 million US citizens may have been affected in the breach. www.itpro.com/security/cyb...
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UnitedHealth reveals 190 million US citizens were impacted by the Change Healthcare breach
Experts said the Change Healthcare breach should serve as a warning to other firms that think paying the ransom is a guaranteed fix
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Assaad Razzouk @assaadrazzouk.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Good climate news this week (yes, there's lots) 1 China brakes own renewables in 2024, with solar and wind up 45% and 18% 2 EU’s solar and wind growth pushes fossil power to lowest in 40 years 3 Australia injects A$2 billion into its green bank 4 Italy's 2024 gas consumption lowest in 15 years 1/
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ITPro @itpro.com · 21/01/2025
#HPE has told ITPro it is investigating a potential data breach following claims made by the IntelBroker threat group. IntelBroker claims to have accessed HPE developer environments, stealing source code in the process. www.itpro.com/security/dat...
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HPE confirms data breach probe after IntelBroker claims
IntelBroker claims to have stolen HPE source code in the breach
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ITPro @itpro.com · 21/01/2025
Mark Zuckerberg has hinted Meta could begin replacing engineers with AI as early as 2025, marking the latest in a string of troubling predictions for the profession. @itssol.bsky.social digs into his latest prediction and similar ones made by industry counterparts. www.itpro.com/software/dev...
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A sign of things to come in software development? Mark Zuckerberg says AI will be doing the work of mid-level engineers this year – and he's not the only big tech exec predicting the end of the profes...
The Meta founder thinks 2025 will herald a profound shift in the software engineering profession
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ITPro @itpro.com · 20/01/2025
❗ IT leaders have raised serious concerns about the risks of shadow AI in recent months, and the situation is no different in software development, according to research from Harness. #Software | #Development | #ShadowAI www.itpro.com/software/dev...
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Shadow AI is creeping its way into software development – more than half of developers admit to using unauthorized AI tools at work, and it’s putting companies at risk
Enterprises need to create smart AI usage policies that balance the benefits and risks
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Kelsey Atherton @atherton.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
Incredible how much "Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind," an obviously great film in its own right, foreshadows the rest of Miyazaki's filmography. We've got coming of age, ancient artifacts, environmental peril, crass militarism, doomsday machines, and weird flying machines.
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ITPro @itpro.com · 17/01/2025
📉 Today's school-leavers could have worse digital literacy than those a decade ago – challenging long-held assumptions that those who grew up with the internet will have better tech skills by default. 📝 In their latest piece for ITPro, @peterrayallison.bsky.social takes a look at the issue:
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Are we facing a generational decline in digital literacy?
Digital natives are now entering the workforce, but are there gaps in their technical knowledge?
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ITPro @itpro.com · 15/01/2025
Microsoft staff are facing their second round of layoffs in as many weeks as the firm continues its cost-cutting measures. Staff spanning its security, sales, experiences and devices, and gaming segments will be affected. More here from @george-fitzmaurice.bsky.social www.itpro.com/business/Mic...
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Microsoft staff face second round of layoffs as firm continues cost-cutting measures
The size of the layoffs has not been specified, though Microsoft has said they will be small
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Sascha Stronach🏳️‍⚧️, The Sunforge out now @understatesmen.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
I'm uncomfortable with the inevitable "his work was always crap" because it seems to say "you can tell who the predators are by how well they write" and ... no no you absolutely cannot, that's the whole point.
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Ross Kelly @rosswritesetc.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
“By specifically moving to give shareholder concerns greater weight, OpenAI fatally undermines its mission to make AI that “benefits all of humanity”.” Great read here from @rorybathgate.bsky.social www.itpro.com/business/bus...
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OpenAI’s profit drive only weakens its brand
In aiming to compete with the likes of Google and Anthropic, OpenAI is steering away from its supposed goal of ethical AI development
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Rory Bathgate @rorybathgate.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
I just, fundamentally, do not understand why anyone would pay for a cinema ticket and then browse on their phone during the film. Watch the big screen!!
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Jane McCallion @janemccallion.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
ROI on AI should be the number one focus for execs, Dell Technologies CTO’ tells my colleague @rorybathgate.bsky.social
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Dell Technologies CTO: ROI on AI should be the number one focus for execs
Chasing workforce consensus or playing it safe may cost firms far more in the long run than making decisive moves on AI now and learning from their results
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Assaad Razzouk @assaadrazzouk.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Good climate news this week 1 Indonesia to retire all coal and other fossil fuel plants over the next 15 years 2 Indonesia to build 75GW of renewables capacity over the next 15 years 3 Indonesia to go for net zero by 2050, 10 years earlier than planned
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Rory Bathgate @rorybathgate.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
This week I had the chance to speak to John Roese, CTO at Dell Technologies (and now chief AI officer, too) about why businesses need to prioritise return on investment with AI. Really interesting perspective on just getting started – and not just taking the safe route.
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Dell Technologies CTO: ROI on AI should be the number one focus for execs
Chasing workforce consensus or playing it safe may cost firms far more in the long run than making decisive moves on AI now and learning from their results
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Rory Bathgate @rorybathgate.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
If you're looking for an explainer on EU #DORA, look no further than this week's episode of the ITPro Podcast! Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts 🎙️
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What DORA means for business
Stringent requirements for third party monitoring and ongoing resilience testing could help put businesses on the best track for security
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Rory Bathgate @rorybathgate.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
Have had Bluesky for ages but never properly used it – looks like that might change if everyone's leaving Twitter!
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