JaneishlyMay 19

I'm signed up to a French procurement platform (e-marchespublics.com) and they've just sent me an email introducing their new AI assistant.

I'm a sole trader, and I tender for relatively small scale translation projects. But obviously most users are medium-large companies in sectors like construction.

And when you think about it, what could possibly go wrong if you allow AI to commit your business to quantities, specifications and prices for a six or seven figure tender? I'm sure it'll be absolutely fine.

#PublicProcurement #DisasterWaitingToHappen #AISucks

Show threadMarsdenDec 13

" Last night, as news came in that National’s budget cuts see Wellington’s maritime police get 60% of their hours cut ... while ignoring the risks to life for $90,000 in “savings”, the Kaiārahi ferry was stranded for 6 hours.

The last time Interislander was stranded with 854 passengers on board and called “Mayday”, the tug boat was commissioned to assist.

But that too has been cut"

#NZPol #ferries #DisasterWaitingToHappen

https://mountaintui.substack.com/p/i-rex-ferries-would-have-arrived

i-Rex ferries would have arrived today

NZ previously secured next-gen, hybrid ferries for 40% less than market price during Covid. The cancellation of these partially built 2026 ferries resulted in a loss of $700 milli to more than $1bn

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Show threadMs. Que BanhNov 14, 2025

@thenarwhal I am filled with rage over this #ecocide bad deal.

#BCpoli #CDNpoli #CarneyCrimes #CrimesAgainstHumanity #Capitalism #ColonialExploitation #EnvironmentalRacism #ClimateCrimes #DisasterWaitingToHappen #Environmental #Canada #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #BritishColumbia

Show threadLaguna Beach Democratic ClubMay 12, 2025
I'm sure "thoughts and prayers" will rebuild those coastal communities just fine. Thanks, Trump, for making sure we're extra vulnerable to natural disasters. 🙄👍 #hurricaneseason2025 #ThanksTrump #disasterwaitingtohappen #soprepared
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IndigoDec 4, 2022

I'm trying to formulate a response to a client, but I'm struggling to make "Get your absolute doorknob of a 19 year old nephew out of the CISO position" sufficiently dumbed down that the tech-illiterate CEO will finally understand just how buggered they are.

...I'm very glad I get most of my fee upfront in these kinds of cases, because I suspect these guys won't be around for much longer after GDPR comes raining from above.
#GDPR #CISO #DisasterWaitingToHappen #Consulting #SinkingShip