The consequences are clear. The digital omnibus reads as a Big Tech wishlist: ❌ The AI Act will be paused for potentially 16 months ❌ AI companies will be able to train their systems with personal data without people's consent corporateeurope.org/en/2025/11/p...

The Commission’s deregulation agenda has opened the door to Big Tech lobbying. 🫂 During a tour in Silicon Valley, EU Commissioner Virkkunen shamelessly courted Big Tech CEOs promising to ‘simplify’ EU rules.

🪚 The digital omnibus proposed by the Commission today is an unprecedented rollback of digital rights. In secretive meetings, the Commission has given privileged access to tech lobbyists to shape its proposals. 👉 corporateeurope.org/en/2025/11/p...

🚨 Brussels, today 🚨Ursula! Stand up for Europe – not for Trump’s tech bros! As the EU unveils its “Digital Omnibus” today, we're rolling out billboards calling on @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu to stop bending to US and Big Tech pressure and enforce our digital laws #StandUpUrsula✊

The internet now feels like a dystopia. Jack Conte, the chief executive of Patreon, argues that it's time “for algorithms to serve people instead of people serving algorithms.”

The EU has let US tech giants run riot. Diluting our data law will only entrench their power | Johnny Ryan and Georg Riekeles https://www.newsbeep.com/ie/135617/ Europe is hurtling toward digital vassalage. Under Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission president, EU laws to…

I do not understand authors, broadcasters, voice artists, YouTubers, ANY creative artists using quick and cheap AI for their cover images and not realising: it will be you next.

AI slop gracing the cover of Royal Society B. Not only in AI yellow but scientifically nonsensical. Come on. I'm certain human photographs and artworks were ignored to platform ... this.

A continent's worth of successes 🌍 Take a trip around Europe and see how our network has confronted polluters, protected rivers, won legal battles, empowered communities, all in the name of bringing justice, power and care to people and planet. Read the report 👇 impact2024.friendsoftheearth.eu

This is genuinely dangerous shit that can do people real harm. *Stop Using These Tools*

Sam Altman isn't keen on you reading my book. EMPIRE OF AI is based on 300+ interviews, 7 yrs covering AI, and my time as the first reporter who got extensive access to OpenAI. I sought OpenAI's perspective throughout. For months they said it was coming. It never did. Pre-order here: empireofai.com.

Sign the pact, record your story. Join the global movement to make polluters pay: act.gp/3RIc9dq

so there's this great artist and YouTuber named @/struthless who has been providing all kinds of amazing advice for artists, freelancers, and creatives for years. he's been a favourite of mine and my partner's for a long while 💖 (1/3) [ #struthless #campbellwalker ] www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eu8m...

If you don't follow Struthless on YouTube, you really should: he's down-to-Earth, interesting & encouraging. And if you do: he could use a hand right now. www.gofundme.com/f/help-cam-g...

A nonexistent government agency, DOGE, was just granted full access to US Education Dept. confidential files, including student loans and parents/grandparents financial data. When federal judges let fictional entities access confidential government information the rule of law is defeated.

I'll be sharing the campaign video with you very soon! 🙌🏻 Remember, if you like text-based games, join the campaign. 🙏🏻 More info: inkconsole.com

Allow Me to Retort: A Black Guy's Guide to the Constitution by Elie Mystal #founditinabook #blackbooksky #booksky

Democracy doesn’t exist in the United States: Chris Hedges | UpFront www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EDK...

“They’re shutting agencies and sending workers home in order to do what — pass a giant tax cut for billionaires and corporations. This is all a smoke screen, a shell game to turn this government over to billionaires and corporate interests and we’re not going to let them to that.” Sen. Chris Murphy

Congressional delegation outside USAID now: “We are here to shed a light on a crime unfolding before our eyes.”

Its time to remove Musk from the government

Remove Elon Musk from the federal government.

So pleased to have joined BlueSky! My most recent book is The Knowledge Gene, just released in Australia. It will be published for North America next year. Looking forward to interacting here!

One more reminder that webglaze serves all its users on the equivalent power of 50% of a single outdated data center GPU. Or you can run glaze on a modern laptop and glaze an image in about 2 mins. Unlike AI companies busy training the latest models, you won’t disrupt any power grids. I promise.

To all UK illustrators and artists, please please fill the survey from the AOI ( Association of Illustrators)below! The API needs your thoughts to be able to make a solid response to the UK goverment!

Make no mistake,GenAi companies will try and dismantle all protections that creatives have over their work in the US too. They KNOW they cant win lawsuits because they broke the law. But they can try and change the laws. Folks, prepare yourselves to fight this tooth and nail.

Some artists suggested that we pin a summary of Glaze, Nightshade & other projects here. Instead, I will point them to Melissa Heikkilä's article on our lab and projects. It is the definitive story of who we are, how we got here, and why we do what we do. www.technologyreview.com/2024/11/13/1...

Expect a return of court rulings, and headlines, like the one below as Trump restores white male supremacy and a "Christianity" of hate. . Below is from Eli.org, which publishes a daily calendar of racial injustice matters:

These are the good guys supporting DEI. Reward them with your business. Costco Meijer Kroger Giant Grocery Ben & Jerry’s Ulta, Macy’s Old Navy Nordstrom’s TJ Maxx GoTo Foods ( Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s, Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, Cinnabon…) Dollar Tree Walgreens Wegmans

NEW YORK (AP) — Family who owns Purdue Pharma could pay up to $7.4 billion in latest settlement of lawsuits over the toll of OxyContin.

Here we have some kinda mer/morayfolk? Made out of Jovi Plastilina with polymerclay eyes #plasticine #clayfigure #polymerclay #characterdesign #merfolk

I’ve finished a second graphic novel now that is entirely original and I’ve plotted a third that is original. After I finish book three, I want to get back to adapting strange old stories from all over the world. forbes.com/sites/joshwe... @forbes.com @joshuahweiss.bsky.social

Powering the world with clean energy is common sense. It will secure the future for our grandchildren. The clean energy transformation is - and remains - unstoppable www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/t...

After listening to nonstop liesand huge promises (lower prices, China runs the Panama Canal, end all wars, etc,) in Donald's inaugural address, one thing is clear. Welcome to the TIU — Trump Imaginary Universe.

Today, Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde boldly called out Donald Trump for his hatred and bigotry at the National Cathedral Prayer Service. Now, the GOP is attacking her for speaking truth to power. REPOST if you stand with Bishop Budde against Trump!

WOW! You've got to watch all of this. A priest just confronted Trump's fascism to his face. She's so incredibly brave.

Brave yourselves for more of the like.

Heartless. Cruel.

NEW: What does Elon Musk really want? www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPoX...

we all know where this is going

Priorities in America

Labour’s AI plan could be good for Britain – except the creatives it will throw under the bus | Ed Newton-Rex

hey you are you in Canada do you want a Jeff plush without crazy shipping from the states I have extras and they're just kinda sitting here between conventions always feel free to send me a message if you want a creature of your own! I send them out on my own pretty regularly

I don’t usually do fan art, but after playing Marvel Snap, wanted to try my own variant. Can ya tell who it is? #fanart #marvelsnap #vulture #affinitydesigner #vectorartist

A super original name for this one… #wormy #affinitydesigner #vectorartist #infinitelyscalableart #characterdesign

So, for better/worse, I have a range of different styles; I can’t help myself. (See below) Does that make my presence on Bluesky look fragmented/ inconsistent? What dya think art community? #artquestion #vectorart #clayfigure #doodles

Procreate + Affinity Designer combo anyone?