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Mr. W

@walt86.bsky.social
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Giornalista che dedica buona parte dei suoi giorni a vivisezionare il mondo tech.

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James O’Loughlin @jamesoloughlin.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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Arianna Ciccone @ariannaciccone.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Le cose che non tornano sul libro che ha lanciato l'operazione Vannacci. E il dovere di dare risposte all'opinione pubblica per chiarire tutti gli aspetti di questa vicenda. Il mondo al contrario: le domande ad Amazon e a Vannacci @arlovan.bsky.social e @valigiablu.it
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Il mondo al contrario: le domande ad Amazon e a Vannacci - Valigia Blu
Del libro dell'ex generale Roberto Vannacci "Il mondo al contrario" non si conoscono i dati che permetterebbero di verificare come sono andate le vendite, quante copie vendute giorno per giorno, da dove arrivavano gli ordini. Li possiedono solo Amazon e Vannacci. Per questo abbiamo rivolto delle domande ad Amazon, e ora le rivolgiamo qui con questo articolo pubblicamente anche al generale Vannacci.
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Ed Zitron @edzitron.com · 27/09/2026
That’s right
Further reading:
- Oracle feels the force (FTAV)
- US data centres 'are short six NYCs of electricity (FTAV)
— Where's all the AI chips? (Ed Zitron)
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Chris Marsden @chrismarsden.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
"The board recommended 9 policy changes at Meta, including ensuring algorithms demote content labelled “high risk”.... makes it more difficult for users to view AI-generated content by introducing a warning screen that requires a click-through" www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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Meta ordered to remove UK deepfakes as oversight board criticises ‘inadequate’ safeguards
Facebook told it was wrong in leaving up AI-generated videos of a Labour councillor and Muslim campaigner, amid calls to curb fakes
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Joseph Cox @josephcox.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
New: hackers say they have personal data on all FBI employees and spouses. I got a sample of 5,000 alleged employees, including name, physical address, phone number, and in some cases spouses. Could be a massive national security and counterintelligence risk www.404media.co/we-hacked-th...
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‘We Hacked the FBI:’ Hackers Say They Have Data on All FBI Employees
A sample of 5,000 alleged agents seen by 404 Media includes names, addresses, phone numbers, and details on FBI employees' spouses.
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Gizmodo @gizmodo.com · 22/09/2026
AI Contractors Shouldn't Use AI to Evaluate AI Model, Says AI Company
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AI Contractors Shouldn't Use AI to Evaluate AI Model, Says AI Company
That's one way for AI to put you out of work.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 21/09/2026
Major television networks will halt coverage of presidential events, according to a memo obtained by The Post, over the White House’s ban on CNN, which was barred alongside MS NOW and Politico in recent days. Read more: wapo.st/4xDwVxf
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EUwatch 🇪🇺 @euwatch.live · 21/09/2026
AI: EU Member States plan “digital expropriation” of Europeans in the interest of AI companies
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AI: EU Member States plan “digital expropriation” of Europeans in the interest of AI companies
In a leaked document, the Irish Presidency proposes to EU Member States that the interest of AI companies to make profits should take precedence over the fundamental rights of Europeans.
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Jorge Liboreiro @jorgeliboreiro.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The Trump administration is preparing to sanction the ICC as a whole and cut it off from everyday financial transactions, insurance providers and IT services and products, which would leave the court unable to operate, Reuters reports.
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Trump administration prepares sanctions against International Criminal Court, sources say
President ‌Donald Trump's administration has prepared sanctions against the entire International Criminal Court and plans to announce them soon, two sources familiar with the matter said, a move that ...
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Claudio @sonoclaudio.ransomnews.online · 14/09/2026
#Databreach #Revolut Sembra che la e-mail di phishing che impersonava una Agenzia governativa sia stata inviata tramite una casella di posta certificata italiana 🇮🇹 🔗 x.com/KuptoKosmos/...
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Cecilia D'Anastasio @cecianasta.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Scoop: Riot Games has had discussions with Kalshi and Polymarket over potential esports sponsorship deals, per sources. Full story: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Riot Games Discussed Polymarket, Kalshi Sponsorships for Esports
Tencent Holdings Ltd.’s Riot Games, maker of the popular video games League of Legends and Valorant, has discussed esports sponsorship deals with two of the leading prediction market operators, Kalshi...
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e.w. niedermeyer @niedermeyer.online · 10/09/2026
this is just ransomware with more emissions
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Ed Zitron @edzitron.com · 10/09/2026
Maybe he parlays this into a “safety role” at some startup or a non profit thing. Perhaps Google for an “alignment role.” Or perhaps a venture capitalist role where he invests in ai safety. I severely doubt he isn’t going to seize this moment to leave the ai industry or tech
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Ed Zitron @edzitron.com · 10/09/2026
This Jacob Coxon thing is weird. He worked at Anthropic for six weeks and OpenAI for nearly three years. He’s doing a whole media tour without any real statements about what it is he’s scared of other than vague references to recursive self improvement, a theoretical ai that teaches itself.
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Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
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Fabio Chiusi @fabiochiusi.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Decisamente meglio
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Timnit Gebru @timnitgebru.blacksky.app · 07/09/2026
Speaking of plagiarism: www.scientificamerican.com/article/open...
scientificamerican.com
OpenAI’s latest math breakthroughs commit research misconduct, experts say
OpenAI released 10 AI-generated results over the weekend. Some mathematicians are unhappy with their approach
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Alex Hanna @alexhanna.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Chatted with @bcmerchant.bsky.social about what "AI" is doing to workers, the loss of dignity on the job, and the work we're doing at @dairinstitute.bsky.social's Luddite Lab. Despite the grim outlook, chatting with Brian is always a delight. www.bloodinthemachine.com/p/the-real-a...
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The real AI jobs apocalypse
A chat with sociologist and ‘AI Con’ author Dr. Alex Hanna. Plus, the human labor that behind Waymos, NYC bans AI in schools, and why a ‘tech forward future’ is a mirage.
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il Post @ilpost.it · 05/09/2026
RFI ha accertato che nel 2024 non era stato solo un chiodo a bloccare i treni in mezza Italia
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RFI ha accertato che nel 2024 non era stato solo un chiodo a bloccare i treni in mezza Italia
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dell cameron @dell.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
NEW: Flock has said for years that its cameras "cannot track individuals." We found the code for its new AI tool. It's preloaded w/ prompts like "Find me witness" & "find relatives." One tracks visitors of multiple hotels, another if you visit banks after midnight. www.wired.com/story/flock-...
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Mr. W @walt86.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
I see what you did there.
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Jacob Öberg @profjacob.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
🚨🚨Today, @ec.europa.eu has designated #ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine (VLOSE), as well as #Reddit and #Roblox as Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs), under the Digital Services Act ( #DSA). 🧵https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_26_1772
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Commission designates ChatGPT, Reddit, Roblox under Digital Services Act*
Today, the Commission has designated ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine (VLOSE), as well as Reddit and Roblox as Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs), under the Digital Services Act (DSA).
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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 31/08/2026
Absolutely spineless shit.
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A. Chill @atchill.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Google search is getting worse right?
Google search reading Jackie cotton martial artist but the images are all of Jackie Chan actor
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Mr. W @walt86.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Non sarebbe male iniziare ad ammettere che, in generale, questi algoritmi fanno male a tutti, non solo ai minori. Così magari ci mettiamo a lavorare su infrastrutture migliori, anziché pigiare l'acceleratore sulla sorveglianza digitale. *Sfogo personale parzialmente scollegato dal buon articolo.
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Mr. W @walt86.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Adoro quando i siti ti danno la possibilità di accettare tutti i cookie o di cliccare altre opzioni che non vengono registrate o che rimandano a pop-up di caricamento destinati a non visualizzare mai nulla.
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Gizmodo @gizmodo.com · 21/08/2026
RayNeo's New Smart Glasses Are Taking the Cameraless Route gizmodo.com/rayneos-new-smart-glass…
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RayNeo's New Smart Glasses Are Taking the Cameraless Route
No camera, no problem.
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TechTalking.it @techtalking.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Secondo il Wall Street Journal, negli anni Ottanta l’intelligence americana acquistò migliaia di computer dalla società di Steve Jobs. La sua tecnologia sarebbe poi diventata la base dei sistemi operativi di Mac e iPhone.
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La CIA aiutò Steve Jobs a tenere in vita NeXT. E quindi a riportarlo in Apple - TechTalking.it
Negli anni Ottanta l’intelligence americana acquistò migliaia di computer dalla società di Jobs. La sua tecnologia sarebbe diventata la base di Mac e iPhone.
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absolutegamer.bsky.social @absolutegamer.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Un memo attribuito a un battaglione di Fort Stewart propone 4 giorni di licenza per chi rinnova la ferma per giocare a GTA 6. Se confermata, la notizia segna il caso culturale. #gamingnews #GTA6 #esercitoamericano
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Ars Technica @arstechnica.com · 14/08/2026
Up until now, the government has prohibited the private sector from taking these actions without court-authorized approval.
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Private security firms will soon be allowed to hack overseas cybercriminals
Trump memo is first time gov't has authorized private sector to perform cyberattacks.
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Claudia @signorina37.ransomnews.online · 03/08/2026
#nerdystuff in pausa pranzo #TraduttoreDaUfficio raccoglie 30 traduzioni dal "quello che vorresti scrivere" al "quello che scrivi davvero" in un'email di lavoro. La guida di sopravvivenza per ogni casella di posta aziendale 📧 📧
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30 Blunt Insults Translated Into Professional Language.
More often than not, we feel the urge to make our language as blunt as possible so it falls just the way we want it on the ears of the person we are addressing. We
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404 Media @404media.co · 28/07/2026
Police arrested a teacher for clapping during a city council meeting last week. They went to the meeting of Emporia, Kansas City Commission to speak out against a proposed hyperscale data center that would sit on 1,000 acres of rural land. @mjgault.bsky.social reports www.404media.co/person-oppos...
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 23/07/2026
⚠️ We have fined Google €890 million for breaching the Digital Markets Act, by promoting their own services and restricting customer access to alternatives on Google Search and Google Play. More information: link.europa.eu/vrNJTx
A purple graphic featuring yellow stars from the European flag at the top. White and yellow text reads: 'Google fined €890 million for breaching the Digital Markets Act'. The European Commission logo is visible in the bottom right corner.
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Tech Won’t Save Us @techwontsave.us · 16/07/2026
Before the Luddites and the arrival of capitalism, it wasn’t just workers pushing back against technology; governments did too. This week @thomas-dekeyser.bsky.social joins @parismarx.com to discuss how refusal of technology has a very long history. Full ep: techwontsave.us/episode/337_...
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absolutegamer.bsky.social @absolutegamer.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Caos in Ubisoft Barcellona: il ricollocamento forzato su Rainbow Six scatena la rabbia dei dipendenti. I lavoratori denunciano decisioni unilaterali e confermano gli scioperi. #notizievideogiochi #ubisoft
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Justin Hendrix @justinhendrix.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
"The investigation into a US strike that hit a school in Iran has sat for months with a military command while leaders have held off on ordering a critical, standard intelligence review to help determine what happened, according to three sources familiar with the matter."
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Exclusive: US military hasn’t conducted standard review of intelligence tied to strike on school in Iran, sources say | CNN Politics
The investigation into a US strike that hit a school in Iran has sat for months with a military command while leaders have held off on ordering a critical, standard intelligence review to help determi...
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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 16/07/2026
Eight years after 43 people were killed, judges rule in the first trial over the Genoa bridge collapse.
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Why Italy's Genoa bridge collapse led to one of its biggest criminal trials
Eight years after 43 people were killed, judges rule in the first trial over the Genoa bridge collapse.
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Privacy International @privacyinternational.org · 13/07/2026
The companies building surveillance tools in conflict zones are playing central roles in our lives The militarisation of tech is reshaping our townsquares
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Blurring the Line: How Militarisation of Tech is Reshaping our Town Squares
We are at a war footing as we enter an era where the tech world is increasingly defined by conflict. Innovation has never been driven solely by social needs, market forces or the common good.
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elena-tissi.bsky.social @elena-tissi.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Qui l’analisi di @grimmse.bsky.social davidcarretta.substack.com/p/zuckerberg...
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Zuckerberg censura le attiviste per i diritti delle donne nell'Ue
Buongiorno!
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S.T.O.P.—Surveillance Technology Oversight Project @stopspyingny.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
New York just became the first state to ban smart glasses in every courthouse. As wearable surveillance becomes more common, protecting privacy in sensitive spaces matters more than ever. Read more via Engadget: www.engadget.com/2211151/new-...
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New York is the first US state to ban smart glasses in all its courthouses - Engadget
New York has banned smart glasses in all 1,240 state, county, city, town and village courts.
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Hypervisible @hypervisible.blacksky.app · 10/07/2026
“University of Chicago Law School announced it will ban phones and laptops in the classroom for first-year students in its new AI strategy.”
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University of Chicago Law to ban phones, laptops in classroom for first-year students in new AI plan
University of Chicago Law School announced it will ban phones and laptops in the classroom for first-year students in its new AI strategy.
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Pavel @spavel.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Sora: dead Atlas: dead "adult mode": dead Abilene expansion: dead OpenAI IPO: dead Tell me again about "inevitability"
theverge.com
The ChatGPT browser is already dead
ChatGPT Atlas didn’t even last a year.
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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 10/07/2026
The news firms allege ChatGPT maker is hiding evidence important to what could be landmark copyright infringement trial.
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NYT-led group asks court to sanction OpenAI in US copyright dispute
The news firms allege ChatGPT maker is hiding evidence important to what could be landmark copyright infringement trial.
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Dr Abeba Birhane @abeba.blacksky.app · 09/07/2026
incredible how time and time again the perfect alignment between the ai industry and far right ideology is revealed yet governments keep treating the technology as a force for public good
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Dr. S.A. Applin @anthropunk.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
I'm frustrated because we said so 5 years ago and it just didn't matter. We know our paper got circulated at Meta. We know they read it. And yet...they ignored us. These will fail and drag some very nice legacy companies with them on the way down. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
sciencedirect.com
Facebook's Project Aria indicates problems for responsible innovation when broadly deploying AR and other pervasive technology in the Commons
Nearly every week, a technology company is introducing a new surveillance technology, varying from applying facial recognition to observing and catalo…
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Hypervisible @hypervisible.blacksky.app · 08/07/2026
Pervert glasses that record sometimes are the incremental step to pervert glasses that record all the time.
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Meta tests ‘super sensing’ AI glasses that can capture every moment
Mark Zuckerberg’s hardware ambitions are edging into a new privacy fight over who gets recorded
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Investigate Europe @investigate-europe.eu · 08/07/2026
Soft2bet Files: A year-long investigation by Investigate Europe and media partners in 15 countries has uncovered how a network of unlicensed gambling websites generated more than €600 million for Soft2bet and associated companies between 2020 and 2024. www.investigate-europe.eu/posts/soft2b...
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Pookleblinky @pookleblinky.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Minimum wage job: a mistake can cost you a hand Medium wage job: a mistake can cost a million dollars CEO: You can set $70 billion on fire making a mistake, name your company after it, and barely even remember doing so the next day
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