We really should stop calling it "age verification." Because that is not what it is. Call it "forced doxxing" instead. Most people think the concept of age verification and protecting kids online is common sense. So we must rebrand it to reveal its true purpose, which is something they will fear.

Meta now lets anyone use your Instagram photos in AI images without your consent. SAG-AFTRA recommends that #SagAftraMembers (and all Instagram users) opt-OUT of Meta’s new AI image generation tool, Muse Image. Take action to protect your likeness.

Just to let anyone in here know, especially artists and content creators, Instagram has automatically opted public accounts into their generative AI feature. That means anyone can generate an AI photo using any picture from your account, including your profile picture. Instructions in replies.

Good news, come read your Good News here! As per usual, I have nothing to do with these articles.

Pov: Gaster after he broke into the Local cat Shelter

Happy Birthday Armored Core

If, like me, you’re not British and you only kinda sorta knew what was going on with Binface, this is both an excellent primer and a surprisingly touching piece about the real person beneath the bin.

Proud to announce our HARDSHIP FUND: uvw-cwa.org/hardship-fun... If you've been recently laid off and need support, we got you.

Had to take my dog to urgent care and bill is estimated to range between $2000 to $4000, anything helps. Please share if you can! ko-fi.com/komoroshi

age assurance restrictions are now in effect for Texas Bluesky users (please direct your anger towards Texas politicians for passing SB2420 👎) if you're on iOS 26 or Android, you can choose to share just your age range to verify that you're an adult – no other personal data is shared

My account got sent into the red and I won’t get payed until next week. So I’m giving this a boost. Any help would mean a lot, thank you

My meds have completely run out so I need money to refill them ko-fi.com/laurabeltran #signalboost #mutualaid

Another 24 hours extension...we still haven't hit the needed goal... Still Needed for 8th Chemo(July 11): $3,405 For Donations: ko-fi.com/miqojasky/go... #cancerwarrior #help #share

Thrills and Chills Thursday with more bedtime stories in VRChat! www.twitch.tv/lalondine #Vtuber #Vsky

Heads up Seattle! Keep your eyes open, and wear your whistles.

ONLY YOU can prevent DATA CENTERS 🔥🔥🔥 / BILLIONAIRES

Not much on today's GNR. Ergo, a possum has been provided.

IMPORTANT: Two websites for US food access. Please spread the word. This is a great, easy to use site to find free food near you:

Very sorry to be asking for help again. More bills from my debt hit early and I'm now 300 in the red. Desperately trying to stay afloat and not get overdrafted. If you could share or donate it'd be immensely appreciated. My commissions are also open. ko-fi.com/hibbysloth #mutualaid #helpsky💕💸

We are about to witness a massive hiring surge. All the dipshits who thought algorithims could replace competent, trained workers have performed the fuck around and are now in the find out period. Hopefully some bigger paychecks come out of this AI fuckery. finance.yahoo.com/technology/a...

And it's working again, at least for the drive back home. Going to keep an eye on it and hope for the best.

So we missed this: Scott Sanders, the voice of Cartoon Network during the Powerhouse era, passed away in April. Of all the voiceover announcers in the business, I don’t think anyone has ever had more range. h/t @torielectra.bsky.social for bringing this to my attention:

Really love my car's radio suddenly being unable to play Sirius XM, but the AM and FM stations still come in fine. Sure hope a shop can fix this and starting to notice a trend since I had to replace a door window motor last month.

From ‘Outstanding’ and a good reminder that investing in the arts is a win-win, not a lose-lose, proposition.

THINK ABOUT IT - dashare.zone ADMIN

Small dose of Good News today, but better than none, yeah? As per usual, nothing to do with this article or its contents.

Canadians... Sign this... notwotier.ca/canadahealth...

Man Denied Of His Rupees

the venezuelan earthquakes tragedy continues on, two weeks later. i'm more actively posting about it on twitter because i do not have the energy to keep up with multiple social media pages at the moment + we venezuelans heavily rely on twitter to spread urgent news and information, bsky is useless.

The end is nigh... the final night of the Monster Rancher DX Battle League is finally here. Check out tonight's heavyweight championship to see the biggest of the big boys in action! www.twitch.tv/moosebones

Hey everyone,Kōri here. My mom was diagnosed with gallbladder cancer. And to be honest, it's hitting me really hard. She's alright and i know she can get through this. But I'm scared man. I don't want to lose my mom. No one deserves to. Fuck cancer. My sister made a gufundme to help with treatment.

I need to post here again and more because MA on the other site is dying and so am I It turns out that I still have a sun allergy and I have until tomorrow to raise rent and I'm scared. I'm nearing 24 hours without prednisone too and could go into adrenal crisis at any moment.

The Ghost In The Shell episode one end card illustration by Yoji Shinkawa

I would appreciate if this was boosted for visibility sake. discord handle: @endless.soul

Mega Mutuals (and Followers), I need to ask something in regards to MM9. Do I need to do all of the Wily Fortress in one sitting or am I allowed to save inbetween levels?

i couldnt help myself

Hey y'all, I wanted give people a heads-up that Mike Z is still working on the Avatar Legends dev team, for anyone who wanted to know before deciding whether to buy/support the game. (If you don't know who that is or need a refresher, here's the Kotaku article: kotaku.com/workers-leav...)

Not much to report on today's GNR, sadly. As reparations, have this.