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GM installs robots at flagship EV factory after laying off 1,300 workers

US autoworkers union warns of robot automation as dark factory future looms.

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and no coding of value was lost

I don't think the average American understands how crazy #guns have gotten in the last year. Short barreled, almost fully automatic, select fire rifles are legal now.

Now you can even pick one up that works out of the box. Previously, minor gun smithing and tuning had to be done to get the same results.

https://theonehorse.com/product/expressrifle/

16" 5.56/.223 One Horse Express Rifle / Atrius FRS - One Horse

Every One Horse rifle and component is made in America with uncompromising standards. We use U.S.-sourced materials, U.S. manufacturing, and strict quality control at every step. No shortcuts, no imported surprises — just dependable parts built by people who take pride in American craftsmanship. When you run One Horse, you’re running gear you can trust every single day. LEGAL COMPLIANCE By purchasing this product, you acknowledge that you are legally permitted to own and possess it in your jurisdiction. It is your responsibility to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws. The Atrius FRS is designed as a safety selector and must be used in accordance with all applicable firearms regulations. We are not responsible for misuse or violations of law. This product is intended for lawful use only. Purchaser assumes all responsibility for legal compliance in their jurisdiction.

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@ryanprior @theeclecticdyslexic @SofaFernsehFan @FOSSForce I'm not going to spend more time engaging with slop, but I made some lines to point out a few things

How to create an account on #WSocial in 13 easy steps:

1️⃣ choose a username
2️⃣ choose a password
3️⃣ choose your interests
4️⃣ download the #WIdentity app to your phone (two options: Apple AppStore or Google Play Store)
5️⃣ scan a QR code
6️⃣ create a PIN code
optional: enable biometrics; re-enter PIN
7️⃣ choose whether you simply want to verify that you're human or if you also want to verify your name
8️⃣ choose the verification method (automatic photo review, request a manual review or scan your passport chip)
9️⃣ scan your passport's picture page
1️⃣0️⃣ scan your passport's chip
1️⃣1️⃣ take a selfie
1️⃣2️⃣ scan a QR code to link the W Identity to your W Social account
1️⃣3️⃣ enter your PIN code

Congratulations, you're verified*!

(* for two years)

Demonstration in all its simple glory here:

📺​: https://inv.nadeko.net/Vcq4MiabpEQ

Please save this toot as reference if you ever hear somebody say that IT'S TOO COMPLICATED TO JOIN THE FEDIVERSE BECAUSE YOU NEED TO PICK A SERVER 🤡​

#SocialMedia

OK, so I just learned elsewhere that there's a secret group run by Peter Thiel (https://dialog.org/) for fancy people who want to be able to talk to each other 'off the record'.

Friends. If you go to the website, and open 'developer tools' in your browser, go to 'inspector' and drill down in the dom you will find a plain text list of members of this group.

There are something like 113 fancy people.

I will list them in this thread.

1/x

Dialog

leaders join Dialog to discuss topics off-the-record

The original for context.

Working on my custom "defend equality" flag for Pride. I think it's original rendering is kind of snooze worthy.

What is a funnier weapon system for the silhouette?

#pride #PrideMonth

Mk 19: belt-fed, automatic grenade launcher
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Hi-point pistol c9: America's budget murder pistol
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Trident II D5: submarine launched ICBM
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16th century Spanish rapier
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https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/06/pokemon-go-players-unwittingly-contributed-to-tech-with-military-drone-uses/#comments

The natural extension of this logic is that Pokemon-Go players are now a legitimate military target. Sounds extreme yes, but if running an app feeds into a targeting system the space between the player and a JTAC gets slightly narrower.

Pokémon Go players unwittingly contributed to tech with military drone uses

The repurposing of Pokémon Go data for AI training continues to draw scrutiny.

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