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Zippoman924 Jul 29, 2025

nixCraft 🐧Jul 28, 2025

LLM is replacing therapists, advisors, lawyers, and even doctors in some cases, according to news articles. But guess what? None of the usual protections apply. If your private chat can be subpoenaed, there is no NDA. There is no legal or ethical obligation. Governments love this. Some human professionals will not hand over your data and will protect you, but how are you supposed to get protection from greedy AI companies ? This is another danger. So be careful what you share with these chatbots

Zippoman924 Feb 16, 2025

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Phil Betts Feb 16, 2025

@futurebird eternally relevant.

Zippoman924 Feb 11, 2025

Corey S Powell Feb 11, 2025

People have been observing galaxy NGC 6505 for 140 years, but only now noticed an "Einstein ring" at its center. There, gravity has bent and magnified another, more distant galaxy into a delicate ring of light.

The universe is full of beautiful, hidden surprises.

https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Space_Science/Euclid/Euclid_discovers_a_stunning_Einstein_ring #space #science #photography

Euclid discovers a stunning Einstein ring

Euclid, the European Space Agency’s dark Universe detective, has made an astonishing discovery – right in our cosmic backyard.

Zippoman924 Feb 8, 2025

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EVHaste Feb 7, 2025

As a heads up for folks interesting in supporting trans youth in Seattle; I’ve heard tell that tomorrow’s demonstration will be larger. :)

Zippoman924 Feb 8, 2025

Eugen Rochko Feb 7, 2025

With the latest update to #Mastodon's web app, we show you a little reminder when you're about to post a picture without adding alt text. Alt text is crucial for accessibility, but has other perks too, such as making it much easier to search for your post—or filter it. Of course, the reminder can be simply toggled off in preferences.

Zippoman924 Feb 8, 2025

Heidi Li Feldman Feb 7, 2025

The U.S. government refuses to release the names of DOGE staff but @ProPublica maintains a running list of those they have identified. Very useful. https://projects.propublica.org/elon-musk-doge-tracker/

Elon Musk’s Demolition Crew

Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, has been unleashed on federal agencies. ProPublica is attempting to document who is working with him and what they are doing.

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Zippoman924 Feb 6, 2025

@briankrebs That's crazy, I don't understand how anyone over there can look at this and think that it's okay. It simultaneously does and doesn't shock me at all.

Zippoman924 Feb 6, 2025

Randahl Fink Feb 5, 2025

The explanation is always surprisingly simple.

Zippoman924 Feb 4, 2025

Jen Gentleman Feb 4, 2023

Wanna hear a joke about documentation? It's not done yet

Zippoman924 Feb 3, 2025

mcc Feb 3, 2025

"I'm transgender and a US citizen. Do I need to worry about my passport?"

* If you already have a passport, and it doesn't need renewal soon: Do nothing. Currently you are fine.

* If you don't have a passport, and have no immediate plans to leave the US: Consider doing nothing.

* If you've NEVER applied for a passport:
* If you have a passport and need to renew:
* If you mailed in a renewal/application in the last month and haven't heard back yet:

Now things get complicated/upsetting.

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