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A thing being repeated across businesses worldwide, including at Microsoft, is C level execs struggling to know why most staff aren’t using Copilot for M365, despite how much it costs.

Because most staff don’t spend all day in Teams meetings reading out PowerPoint slides to people who pretend to care. They have actual jobs. Doing work. Which they know how to do. Because it is their job.

DaveOnC 4h ago

Bridget 15h ago

I don’t buy that OpenAI abruptly decided to shutdown Sora because they have something better coming soon, but I have to guesses as to why:

They found out it’s being used for something really bad and they might be held liable

They’re trying to get ahead of growing anti-AI backlash and are trying to present themselves as less “sloppy” since a lot more of the backlash is targeted at generated images and video.

The AI bubble is bursting and video generation is one of the more expensive parts of their business and they’re trying to cut costs.

DaveOnC 9h ago

404 Media 9h ago

Apple Gives FBI a User’s Real Name Hidden Behind ’Hide My Email’ Feature

The move isn't surprising, but shows what data is available to authorities when paying Apple customers use the Hide My Email feature.

https://www.404media.co/apple-gives-fbi-a-users-real-name-hidden-behind-hide-my-email-feature/

Apple Gives FBI a User’s Real Name Hidden Behind ’Hide My Email’ Feature

The move isn't surprising, but shows what data is available to authorities when paying Apple customers use the Hide My Email feature.

404 Media

DaveOnC 12h ago

The Manila Times 12h ago

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Saudi Arabia Thursday for an unannounced visit, as the war in Iran spurs interest among Gulf countries in Ukrainian arms technology.

READ: https://tmt.news/2308723

Zelenskyy arrives in Saudi Arabia on surprise visit

The Manila Times

DaveOnC 12h ago

DARLENE RYAN 🇨🇦12h ago

🤣❗“You’re not a patriot—you’re a useful idiot for Russia and China,” says German MP about Orbán

A heated scene in the European Parliament: German MP Moritz Kerner publicly criticized Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, accusing him of double standards and acting in the interests of Moscow and Beijing.

This speech has been one of the most resonant in recent times and reflects growing tension within the EU regarding Hungary’s course and its foreign policy ties.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/oleksii-fokardi-607315188_youre-not-a-patriotyoure-a-useful-share-7442954744924409856-RDRO?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAAFTmVW0Bk4A36zPeIECJtdGzAs7NOQIWT3Y

🤣❗“You’re not a patriot—you’re a useful idiot for Russia and China,” says German MP about Orbán A heated scene in the European Parliament: German MP Moritz Kerner publicly criticized Hungarian… | Oleksii Fokardi

🤣❗“You’re not a patriot—you’re a useful idiot for Russia and China,” says German MP about Orbán A heated scene in the European Parliament: German MP Moritz Kerner publicly criticized Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, accusing him of double standards and acting in the interests of Moscow and Beijing. During his speech, Kerner stated that the rhetoric about “sovereignty” does not match the actual actions of the Hungarian leadership. According to him, Budapest simultaneously talks about protecting its borders but allows the presence of foreign forces and ignores threats from Russian entities. “You talk about sovereignty, but you invite Chinese police officers. You talk about fighting migration—and you let Russian spies in,” the MP emphasized. This speech has been one of the most resonant in recent times and reflects growing tension within the EU regarding Hungary’s course and its foreign policy ties. 👉More at [https://lnkd.in/db5Qsr87? fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExWlNzSURYUnFIY3hrNzQwRHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6IKWXEcN9HRhAQMrjebqhZqzF0J2EK3Sgmk5KARUTy1 FaRU0QCFKOf5ViExw_aem_byKbRNUdKtPt6UouEJSHPw)

DaveOnC 12h ago

Lady Laura

12h ago

By Michele Poirier-Mozzone

#Art #Painting

DaveOnC 12h ago

404 Media 12h ago

“CAPTURED ON FLOCK CAMERA 31 MM 1 HOLDING PHONE IN LEFT HAND.”

https://www.404media.co/police-used-flock-to-give-a-man-a-traffic-ticket/

Police Used Flock to Give a Man a Traffic Ticket

“CAPTURED ON FLOCK CAMERA 31 MM 1 HOLDING PHONE IN LEFT HAND.”

404 Media

DaveOnC 14h ago

sticky comics 🚴‍♀️🚶‍♀️✍️14h ago

Found out my Gen Alpha kid thinks the word "hip" is super unhip. Then I told her about early 2000s "hipsters" and she's like, "mom, please never say that word around my friends" 🤣

DaveOnC 14h ago

ProPublica 15h ago

Four female patients complained to the state medical commission about alleged sexual misconduct by Dr. Mark Mulholland from 2022 to 2024.

The board waited until April 2025 to file a formal statement of charges.
https://www.propublica.org/article/mark-mulholland-washington-sexual-misconduct-allegations?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post

#News #Washington #Health #Women #SexualAssault #Medicine #Seattle

An OB-GYN Was Repeatedly Accused of Sexual Misconduct. The State Medical Board Let Him Keep Practicing.

The first accusation against Dr. Mark Mulholland came in January 2022. Two more arrived in 2023 and a fourth in 2024 before the board took action against his license last year. Then even more patients came forward.

ProPublica

DaveOnC 14h ago

ProPublica 14h ago

“We're not a racist organization, and we don't racial profile.”

That’s a claim that Sheriff Jerry Sheridan has made again and again.

But annual reviews of every traffic stop or arrest of a Latino person have repeatedly contradicted him.
https://www.propublica.org/article/sheriff-jerry-sheridan-maricopa-county-court-oversight?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post

#News #Arizona #MaricopaCounty #Police #Data #Courts #Racism

This Sheriff Says His Department Eliminated Racial Bias. Data Shows Otherwise.

When Jerry Sheridan was second-in-command at the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, a federal judge found he had undermined reforms meant to root out racial profiling. Now, as head of the department, Sheridan is pushing to end the court’s oversight.

ProPublica