OpenAI's mental health crisis service is run out of regional New Zealand. I spoke with its founder about what's next. www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

I've seen enough. Clearly this experiment is working. It is time for a Michael C. Jordan.

Australia's new child protection rules for AI search engines and chatbots take effect in one week. I checked, and less than half appear to have taken steps to comply. www.reuters.com/business/med...

Australians might be able to use their bank account to comply with the upcoming teen social media ban. www.reuters.com/business/fin...

In Sydney, the state government has approved every data centre application since taking over planning powers in 2021. Three of them had a measurable water reduction plan. In a city that goes into drought every 15 years or so, what could go wrong? www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

I took a look at the free tickets Australian politicians get to the footy, and the role they played killing the ban on gambling ads. www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...

markets soar as investors realize that mommy didn't actually disappear, she was just hiding behind her hands

Robyn Denholm, who presides over the board of Tesla, has been so generously compensated in that role that a shareholder lawsuit forced her to return part of her fortune, and a judge criticized her for approving a record-setting payout for chief executive Elon Musk reut.rs/41QWX21 1/5

If you rely on any online platform for your livelihood, I can set your blood running cold with the following words: "We're making some exciting new changes!"

To be fair, this is a great question.

Here’s News Corp reporting on the ABC reporting that News Corp reports on the ABC:

Looks like my app has been updated and, while it is now in every way worse, it's also New and Different, which is what I demand as a consumer

Zelensky said he had brokered a peace deal for Canada to take over the USA, during a summit to which the US was not invited.

Roses are red I love playing Yatzee

I could have sworn that was US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr??

Google Maps looking unsure how to proceed

Just checking the first two posts on my Twitter feed 👍

Hi! I’m here to improve transparency… anonymously 🥴

President of El Salvador clearly taking his inspiration from Australia circa 1787

Think Tank Called ‘The Himmler Institute’ Assures Nation This All Legal theonion.com/think-t...

I NEED MORE PEOPLE TO THINK ABOUT THE FACT THAT WE ONLY HAVE BLUEY BECAUSE AUSTRALIA HAS GRANT FUNDING FOR THE ARTS.

does this include, like... lockheed martin

Australia is giving YouTube an exemption from its teen social media ban, so I set up three fake underage accounts to see what kind of content kids would be getting. www.reuters.com/technology/d...

Flood the zone with WHAT?

Great to see Grok's analysis of my tweeting style (I deleted all my tweets several years ago and haven't posted since):

Grateful to be protected from a word I hear approximately 250 times a minute

You've just been thrown to your death by the Beatles.

SEC giving regulatory approval for Trumpcoin

Apparently these two reporters have an incredible rapport

“Or pair it with a drink and an ice cream for just $11,000" theshovel.com.au/2025/01/17/small-popcorn-just-70/

Masculine Energy™️ is coming to Hollywood

Masculine Energy™️ is coming to Hollywood

Old mate is 100% having a laugh.

When someone posts “why is the media ignoring this?”, you can bet your life it’s a story they learned about in the media.

Finally an outlet for him to voice his opinions!

Inside you are six Naomi Wolfs

2025 Out: parasocial relationship with TikTokers In: parasocial relationships with water-dropping helicopters

Me, a moron, scrolling through social media for a plausible explanation for the fires:

What’s your favourite Fleetwood Mac song about Mark Zuckerberg’s fashion journey? Mine’s probably “The Chain”.

My wife left me because of my obsession with pasta. I'm feeling cannelloni right now.

Novak had a bad time in Australia but at least he was exposed to some decent music :)

Writing tip: After you finish, go back & cut all the adverbs. Then all the adjectives. Then all the other words. Eat the paper. Now you're free.

A new era of free speech is upon us

Ah yes, the famous Californian band Led Zeppelin

I’ve seen several references today to only being one week into the new year, but it’s been January 2025 for over three weeks now, right? It’s been a better part of a month since the new year? It’s January 8th? LThat doesn’t seem right. More of January should be used up already. I’m confused.

With the breakdown of civil discourse on mainstream social media, I have decided to seek refuge in the safety of 4Chan.