The ai industry gets another win, by which I mean yet another ai company isn’t being sold for actual money and has to do some weird licensing deal. This will be sold as “avoiding regulation” but I think it’s so it can avoid actually owning these toxic assets while draining them of IP and talent

Laut dem aktuellen #Nowcast des @wegenercenter.bsky.social sind die Treibhausgas-Emissionen in 🇦🇹 im Jahr 2025 gestiegen statt gesunken. "Der Klimaschutz in Österreich ist ins Stocken geraten, obwohl die Forschung klar zeigt, dass durch diese Verschleppung Milliardenkosten & hohe Schäden entstehen."

Eigentlich sollte dieser Adventkalender für den Einkauf im örtlichen Handel werben - aber der essbare Inhalt stammt nicht aus Graz, auch nicht aus Österreich Und Grazer Illustrator:innen wurden wohl auch nicht engagiert - denn wie etliche drastische Fehler nahelegen, hat eine KI das Bild generiert

I wrote for @slate.com about the tennis ban on trans women and girls, and the Renée Richards of it all

I guess it's fitting that it's a reimagined, worse version of someone else's artwork

Today in insanity: "Travelers visiting the United States from countries like Britain, France, Germany and South Korea could soon have to undergo a review of up to five years of their social media history, according to a proposal filed on Tuesday by U.S. Customs and Border Protection."

As a climate scientist, the most charitable thing I can say is that this guy's a fucking moron.

The only surefire way to stop oligarchs buying up the things we love is to drop those things the moment oligarchs buy them & that requires changing habits and massive self-discipline. It means going to alternatives that might not be quite as good or convenient. It’s really hard. But there it is.

NEW — I put together a list of independent journalism subscriptions that would make great holiday gifts. From music to politics, astronomy to alcohol, tech to social justice, there’s something for [almost] everyone. Support indie media *and* surprise and delight your loved ones! My guide:

Wer heuer Frauen tötete: Männer

Not sure if I ever saw anything as pathetic as this ad

I am not sure if it is worthy to be called "Ramen" but I made this vegan bowl of savory vegetable broth, mushrooms, spinach, carrots, onions, crispy tofu, sprouts, zucchini, and noodles… … and I am quite proud of how it turned out 🥰

You hear that? tssssssssss ... sounds like air leaking from a balloon, or a bubble.

I'm not sure if a macOS app can be more niche than this: I wanted to access the macOS share sheet in @vivaldi.com faster, or by clicking on a button, rather than using File > Share. So, I built an app for it. You can join the TestFlight, if that is your thing. www.philipptemmel.com/writing...

Probably no news to you that #Shopify has a dark side, especially because its CEO is yet another tech billionaire supporting Trump, while also putting limits on his employees having side hustles, and forcing AI on them. Oh, and now Shopify publishes on #Substack. digiday.com/media/shopify-jus...

Based on analysis of years of revenues, losses and funding, since 2023, OpenAI has taken in $28.6bn in cash and had $13.7bn in losses. However, reports say OpenAI ended 1H 2025 with $9.6bn in cash - suggesting OpenAI's losses are billions higher than reported. www.wheresyoured.at/where-is-ope...

This is a good article, worth reading. Gigantic SUVs are a public health threat. Why don’t we treat them like one? The anti-smoking playbook is worth studying and learning from, and is completely applicable to oversized cars. Via @davidzipper.bsky.social in @vox.com #CarBloat

The salary for NYC mayor is $258,750. Musk was just awarded a $1 trillion pay package. Who is the true swindler? 🤑

I'm not sure if a macOS app can be more niche than this: I wanted to access the macOS share sheet in @vivaldi.com faster, or by clicking on a button, rather than using File > Share. So, I built an app for it. You can join the TestFlight, if that is your thing. www.philipptemmel.com/writing...

This has been an increasing issue for me. Over the years, I became very cautious about where I sign up or subscribe, but I am getting more and more emails saying something like "Thank you for subscribing …" although I never did. Great post by @seaotta.dev blog.stephaniestimac.com/post...

I hate fireworks season. All the animals who can’t handle the big booms let alone the people who might be triggered by it. What’s the point?

It's Friday and you've probably had enough cyber... but I'm re-upping my story on this.weekinsecurity.com about how AI browsers are shipping with security bugs that put your private data (saved passwords, credit cards, browsing history) at risk. Here's why AI browsers aren't safe for general use.

While we're busy adding cool features to Popt, @creativerly.bsky.social published the first in-depth overview of our baby and it's positively glowing!✨  creativerly.com/p/463a8d54-3... There's still much work ahead. But we're so glad that Philipp gets what makes Popt special 🫶 

Die Fleisch-Lobby kackt sich in die Hosen, weil immer mehr Leute lieber keine toten Tiere essen. Aus Verzweifelung wollen sie verbieten, dass man eine vegane Wurs, Wurst nennen darf. Unterzeichne diese Petition um diesen Mist zu stoppen: weact.campact.de/petitions/be... #EU #Vegan

My #Readwise subscription is about to renew, and I feel like I am paying a lot of money for features I do not use. According to an email I received from them, they are also doubling-down on AI-powered features, I am probably not going to use. Soo … what #RSS readers are you using? 👀

When the AI marketing speak gets you to rage blog some notes about browser innovation blog.stephaniestimac.com/posts/2025/1...

"... Atlas is a browser that actively fights against the web, and in doing so, it's fighting against the very idea that you should have control over what you see, where you go, and what watches you while you're there." @anildash.com with the words that matter most. www.anildash.com/2025/10/22/a...

Imagine a browser where you type in “Taylor Swift” and it doesn’t even admit that her website exists. I write about Atlas, ChatGPT’s new anti-web browser that should come with a warning label. www.anildash.com/2025/10/22/a...

Oh, I am pretty sure they are cutting those roles because their AI unit and endeavors are so successful ... right? That is the only reason ... right? Am I right?

Wusstet ihr, dass es Bezirke in Graz gibt, wo 10% der Wähler*innenstimmen nicht für ein Mandat reichen? Das ist undemokratisch. Heute kam es im Verfassungsausschuss des Gemeinderats zu einem Eklat, bei dem die ÖVP die Sitzung zu sprengen versuchte indem sie pflichtwidrig den Ausschuss verließ. 1/

TIL about the Dunning-Kruger effect. Also, great post by @Justincox ✨ justincox.com/blog/2025/10/th...

Vielleicht bin ich ja übersensibel, aber irgendwie ist mir doch unbehaglich, wenn ein ö. Generalstabsoffizier, der meint, das Naturrecht auf Selbstverteidigung stehe über dem Waffengesetz, private Schießübungen von 19 Menschen mit 50 halbautomatischen Waffen leitet. 🤯

Creativerly 344 is out now with @pagecord.com - a super simple and easy way to publish your thoughts online, @detahq Surf 1.0 launching today, lovely articles by @tante.cc, @asmartbear.com, @taramcmullin.com, #TheTinyWisdom, + more. Read it here: creativerly.com/tiny-steps-a...

Note-taking does not have to be complicated, messy, and system-driven, it should be smart, seamless, simple, and fun. @Popt is an iOS app that auto-tags contacts, places, and dates, making notes fast, fun, and effortless. creativerly.com/as-smart-and...

Quick @capacities.bsky.social appreciation post: I love the fact that AI features are turned off by default, there's a note on what it means if I turn it on, AND I can hide the AI features at all. While other apps are forcing this stuff on their users, Capacities demonstrates a lovely approach!

Here's the CEO of Vercel chatting with Netanjahu about AI _today_. Great that Mr Rauch is now "Optimistic for Peace, safety and greatness for Israel and its neighbors". People in Gaza will be very happy. You still deploying all your shit to Vercel and using their software stack?

Cosying up to a genocidal war criminal, man. It’s the Vercel employees I feel most sorry for here. Working there is nothing but shame and a lot will be trapped there. Do everything to help them move on if you can.

Ich möchte kurz auf etwas Wichtiges hinweisen: Die steirische Antidiskriminierungsstelle steht vor dem Aus - aufgrund der Kürzungen der FPÖ-geführten Landesregierung Die Antidiskriminierungsstelle hat sich bisher übrigens auch gegen Hass im Netz eingesetzt, man konnte ihnen Hasskommentare melden

Starting a publication on September 16 2025, and deciding to use #Substack, is not only a weird choice, but a provocative and political one. Peep the news about Substack over the past couple of months (and if that is weirdly not enough, go back further). If you still decide to use it, you are lost.

If you're frustrated with the absolute garbage pouring out of prestige media today, great time to support indie media! Consider subscribing to @theflytrapmedia.com @404media.co @defector.com @flaminghydra.com @hearingthingsco.bsky.social @thebugbeardispatch.bsky.social and other fine publications!

Wenn eines wichtig ist in diesen verstörenden, beängstigenden Zeiten, gerade auch für queere Menschen, dann das: dass wir nicht leiser werden. bsky.app/profile/claa...

At the racist, nationalist Tommy Robinson rally in London, Elon joins via livestream wearing a “What would Orwell think” T-shirt. And Elon, Orwell would think you a racist, fascist, nationalist who is clearly inciting violence.

lmao get her

My excitement and anticipation for an #Apple event have never been as limited as they are today. And the biggest reason for it might be that Tim Cook, among other elites, has been kissing Trump's ass that much recently. I mean, Tim was in there, like really deep.

Uff, opening up #Balatro after a couple of months of taking a break from the game and I already have goosebumps just listening to the music.

#Creativerly 340 is out and packed with a new deep dive about @poptapp.bsky.social, fresh news and updates from @anew.social, #Chaps, #DetaSurf, and lovely articles by @Annie Mueller, @philipptemmel.com#Creativerly#Chaps#DetaSurfnd others. Read it here: creativerly.com/seeding-for-c... Thank you Popt for sponsoring this

This new publication for "the left" is funded by $4 million from people and groups associated with Peter Thiel, Mercatus, Abundance, and Third Way Tom Scocca and I raged about this and related matters at @flaminghydra.com flaminghydra.com/issue-386/

Attention chumps: If you, despite all our dire warnings, decided to put your newsletter on Substack, the untrustworthy asses who run the company just did what we all knew they would, and made it impossible to take your subscribers with you if you want to leave. support.substack.com/hc/en-us/art...

"The worst possible situation is to have a non-programmer vibe code a large project that they intend to maintain. This would be the equivalent of giving a credit card to a child without first explaining the concept of debt." blog.val.town/vibe-code #AI #Vib#AId#Vibecode