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pyperkub

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University Sysadmin, Science/Space geek, Fantasy/SF Fan, College Sports (especially Bruins!) fan. (addendum - while I loathe the authoritarian and sometimes fascistic politics growing, I may not follow back, as seeing too much fascist this/fascist that isn't good for my mental health!)

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dangillmor, to random
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Such moral cowards running New York University -- ordering student protestors to write phony apologies.

This is right out of the authoritarian playbook -- and it craps on every notion of freedom of expression.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/17/nyregion/nyu-protests-apology-letters.html

You don't have to agree with the protestors' politics. But you should damn well understand that America is in wave of McCarthyism right now.

pyperkub,
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@dangillmor I apologize to the Authoritarians for being opposed to authoritarianism.

WhyNotZoidberg, (edited ) to microsoft
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Having an AI ("Windows Recall" is enabled by default) that tracks every move you do on your computer and of course has no filter (Microsoft's own FAQ clearly states it will remember every password you type) is idiotic. But Tech bros are frothing at the mouth for anything AI so here we are.

pyperkub,
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@WhyNotZoidberg it has had plenty of useful applications outside of the chatbots. Breast cancer detection, wildfire detection, age many, many others. The trick is avoiding the GIGO issues and training it on known good data. Don't become a zealot here, it may be a problem but it can also help with the solution.

pyperkub,
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@WhyNotZoidberg one thing which irked me as a gamer over a decade ago was how power inefficient nVidia Graphics cards were. They NEVER focused on making them efficient, and then they became the favorite for crypto miners and now AI. smh

pyperkub,
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@WhyNotZoidberg actually, it's a great idea. AI can be really, really useful, even with it's flaws

The problem is that the AI is being used for surveillance more than assistance, and blabs about you to anyone. It doesn't serve you , but someone else

If it runs locally with no outbound traffic it's a fantastic thing - it's not the tech, it's the unethical people in charge

ryanhoulihan, to random
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I’m now going to watch every episode of Power Rangers

pyperkub,
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@ryanhoulihan 33RPMs? ;)

design_law, to random
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In copyright case (before Judge Kennelly) a group of defendants accuses the plaintiff of all kinds of misconduct, including bad faith withholding of TRO documents and judge shopping:

https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.ilnd.457543/gov.uscourts.ilnd.457543.44.0.pdf

pyperkub,
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@design_law "Immediately, if not sooner" :)

pyperkub, to CalvinAndHobbes
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This seems appropriate in these times - Per

pyperkub,
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@nf3xn @WhiteCatTamer So, you don't think it's appropriate in these times (my exact, and only comment) , and that somehow your comment is more appropriate? Hmm...

Gargron, to BelieveInFilm
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I took a new (to me) lens to San Francisco, the Canon FD 50mm/1.4, which I haven't had a chance to test before going (which I in hindsight realized was not very wise). I shot 4 rolls of film on the trip. Eagerly awaiting the scans to come back from the lab...

pyperkub,
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@Gargron hopefully the fog only made for great shots, instead of limiting them!

randahl, to random
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When Russians invaded Ukraine, we did not stop them.
When Russians tortured Ukrainian soldiers, we did not stop them.
When Russians raped Ukrainian women, we did not stop them.
When all the values that we so proudly claim to hold were violated, we did not stop them.
Because conveniently, Ukraine is not a member of NATO. And that is the comfortable blanket we pull over our eyes to fall asleep and forget our human responsibility.
Americans, Canadians, Europeans, Australians…
Wake the fuck up.

pyperkub,
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@randahl my first impression of this post is that it can be construed as an argument in favor of World War 3. I'm far more in favor of the current situation than such a dramatic escalation.

derekvanvliet, to cycling
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riding bikes every day until I can’t for some reason, day 1367

pyperkub,
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@derekvanvliet And yeah, I need to find/make the time to get a lunch break ride in today, inbetween meetings!

pyperkub,
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@derekvanvliet I was able to get a nice ride in for my lunch break on the SF Bay Trail!

Image riding on the SF Bay Trail

pyperkub,
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@derekvanvliet That sky/environ is so beautiful! It almost looks like it has to be faked, it's so pretty.

pyperkub,
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@derekvanvliet It was so nice, I had to do it twice! Today's lunch break ride

jonny, to random
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He added that if all the demands of the students were met, the University would have to sell $32 billion of its $175 billion portfolio.

https://dailybruin.com/2024/05/14/uc-regents-disclose-investments-in-weapons-manufacturers-amid-calls-to-divest

pyperkub,
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@jonny Why Coca-Cola and Disney, I wonder.

pyperkub,
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@jonny Hmm. While the Coca-Cola plant could be problematic, I'd want more information as to what the hiring practices are. Are Palestinians employed there? Or is it actually an apartheid-type setup?

heidilifeldman, to random
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Even if you are already aware of the renunciation of the hard right by Granbury, Texas school board member Courtney Gore, do read this story detailing how billionaires are orchestrating a total assault on public education - part of what led Gore to change her positions. https://www.texastribune.org/2024/05/15/texas-tim-dunn-wilks-brothers-vouchers-courtney-gore

pyperkub,
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@heidilifeldman The looting of the public treasury will continue as millions in tax payer dollars are corruptly diverted https://www.fox26houston.com/news/report-texas-tax-dollars-diverted-out-of-state-to-charter-schools-founded-by-mike-miles

thurrott, to random
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Microsoft Fined $242 Million in Patent Infringement Case Loss https://www.thurrott.com/microsoft/302369/microsoft-fined-242-million-in-patent-infringement-case-loss?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

pyperkub,
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@thurrott IPA Technologies sure sounds like a patent troll name.

design_law, to random
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Too many things going on this week. Can all you courts just, like, slow down a bit?

pyperkub,
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@design_law 3 day weekend might accomplish that - enjoy!

arstechnica, to random
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Pedego Moto review: Fast and furious fun for $4,000

Pedego's newest e-bike is quality even if a little bit impractical.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/05/pedego-moto-review-fast-and-furious-fun-for-4000/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

pyperkub,
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@arstechnica you really need to start listing the weight of these "bikes" in your reviews.

pyperkub, to random
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Heh.

eff, to random
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You share more personal data online than you realize, risking your privacy — and perhaps, your safety. EFF’s Hayley Tsukayama, @evacide, and @pluralistic join PBS'
NOVA for “Secrets in Your Data,” a look at how to thrive online without compromising personal privacy. https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/secrets-in-your-data/

pyperkub,
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@eff @evacide It premiered yesterday? oops.

arstechnica, to random
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The BMW i4 eDrive40 might be the best electric sedan on sale today

This rear-wheel drive EV is efficient, practical, and has class-leading technology.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/05/the-bmw-i4-edrive40-might-be-the-best-electric-sedan-on-sale-today/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

pyperkub,
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@arstechnica Yet another review which doesn't touch the 2 awful truths - 1) How does the car handle Privacy/how does it perform when opting out of data-sharing (f at all possible)? and 2) How is the Car with ZERO subscription services?

As a tech site, I expect better of Ars - please start including this information in ALL car reviews.

As is, when I see "Class leading Technology" I hear that it's great at spying on the "owner".

pyperkub, to random
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I wish @Popehat were still active here - it would be good to get his thoughts on this article re: Jack Smith and Trump: https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/trump-jack-smith-2020-election-interference-defense-rcna120166

pyperkub, to random
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Congratulations @annaleen for your Nomination for the fantastic The Terraformers!

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