GerardM

GerardM

@gerardm.bsky.social

I am mostly a lurker for science that has my interest.. When I find a paper or scholar of interest, I improve their presence on #Wikidata and its result is an improved #Scholia

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Piet Lekkerkerk
@pietlekkerkerk.bsky.social

Zoiets deed de SS in april 1943 met het ghetto van Warschau. Als je niet met nazi's vergeleken wil worden, moet je je niet als nazi's gedragen. De regering van Rob-rode lijn-Jetten blijft vooralsnog solidair met het bewind van Netanyahu dat zich gedraagt als de ergste nazi's.

NRC@nrc.nl

‘Israëlische krijgsmacht zet vluchtelingenkamp in brand, 800 mensen op de vlucht’

nrc.nl‘Israëlische krijgsmacht zet vluchtelingenkamp in brand, 800 mensen op de vlucht’Zo’n achthonderd mensen in Gaza-Stad zijn hun onderdak verloren nadat de Israëlische krijgsmacht zondagavond een tentenkamp in de wijk Shujaiya in brand zette.

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D.Moore
@d-moore.bsky.social

'Elon Musk, make sure Starlink keeps all records and communications regarding your alliance with Russia. Subpoenas are coming. I am sure the European market will want to know what happened.' www.newsbreak.com/combat-rated...

newsbreak.comSen. Gallego Tells Musk “Subpoenas Are Coming” After Zelenskyy Says Ukraine Loses Drones When Starlink Shuts Down Above 161 km/h - NewsBreakU.S. Senator Ruben Gallego, an Arizona Democrat, told Elon Musk on Saturday to make sure SpaceX’s Starlink keeps records of what the senator called Musk’s

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Aaron Rupar
@atrupar.com

AOC: "What the Trump administration is doing in targeting trans people is to get everyone on board with supporting defunding their own civil rights ... understand that when they attack trans girls in sports, they're also attacking all women's ability to stand up against their abusers"

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katharinapistor.bsky.social
@katharinapistor.bsky.social

Lesson: don’t settle with these defendants.

Tech Policy Press@techpolicypress.bsky.social

Most state attorneys general released Meta from Cambridge Analytica-related claims as part of the child safety settlement. New Mexico wasn't part of that deal, and a jury there found 26 of 29 past statements about Cambridge Analytica, hate speech and misinformation willfully deceptive.

techpolicy.pressEight Years On, Cambridge Analytica Scandal Catches Up With Meta in Santa FeA jury found that Meta—then Facebook—misled the public in statements about Cambridge Analytica and its policies on hate speech, violence and misinformation.

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Brent Toderian
@brenttoderian.bsky.social

This video camera study showed that less than 5% of people on bikes broke traffic laws while riding bikes, yet 66% of people did so while driving. And perhaps even more importantly, if you REALLY want even MORE bike-riders to obey laws, build more protected bike infrastructure. Via @carltonreid.com

forbes.comCyclists Break Far Fewer Road Rules Than Motorists, Finds New Video StudyBusting the myth of the "scofflaw cyclist" Danish Road Directorate studies reveal that while 66% of motorists routinely break road traffic laws only 5% of cyclists do so. Law breaking by cyclists is h...
GerardM
@gerardm.bsky.social

Deepseek, a Chinese AI is blocked in he USA because of security considerations.. Please explain as if I am five why USAmerican products do not merit the same considerations here in Europe ??

GerardM
@gerardm.bsky.social

remember the USA determines availability and functionality of products by USA companies who operate outside of the USA

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Olga Nesterova
@onestpress.onestnetwork.com

Telegraph: The White House has blocked the transfer of Patriot missiles to Ukraine, US officials have said. The transfer of interceptor missiles from countries friendly to Ukraine requires the approval of Pete Hegseth. I’ve been screaming about it for years - you use/sell/donate US tech on US terms

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Greenpeace Nederland
@greenpeace.nl

Hot take: technologie die de hele wereld kan veranderen (of zelfs vernietigen) zou niet in handen moeten zijn van vijf tot zes losgeslagen miljardairs

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Eoghan Daltun 🌍
@irishrainforest.bsky.social

Replying to @irishrainforest.bsky.social

I only plant trees if there's a really solid case for it, as I believe there is with aspen, pine, arbutus and yew in my part of Beara. Some species only belong in certain areas of Ireland: going beyond that risks becoming just a form of gardening!

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NatureTodayNL
@naturetodaynl.bsky.social
dlvr.itEen zwarte waterspitsmuis en een witte vlek op de kaart Een weekend speuren naar zoogdieren op de grens van Nederland en België leverde bijzondere vondsten op. Hier, in het natuurgebied KempenBroek, werkt ARK Rewilding Nederland met tal van partners aan het herstel van moeras, beekdalen, bossen en een natuurlijke waterhuishouding, net als aan Vlaamse zijde gebeurt. Naast de waterspitsmuis en de bever profiteren ook vleermuizen van het natuurherstel.

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🎃wes(is no longer)injapan🎃
@wesinjapan.bsky.social

Let's Go!!! *if you need a disaster researcher to endorse this-----I wholeheartedly do.

The Intercept@theintercept.com

EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Delia Ramirez is bringing a bill to eliminate DHS a day after the raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home.

theintercept.comDon’t Stop at ICE, Says Progressive Dem: Abolish the Department of Homeland SecurityThe bill to eliminate the Department of Homeland Security comes a day after the HSI raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home.

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Rebekah Jones
@georebekah.bsky.social

Firebombing homes and cars in the night? Terrorism. Chasing people off their land at gunpoint? Terrorism. Siccing dogs on farmers? Terrorism. Violently targeting people for their ethnicity or religion? TERRORISM. CALL IT WHAT IT IS.

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Médecins Sans Frontières
@msf.org

One year ago, a ceasefire was announced in Gaza. Today, Israel continues to: ⚫ Kill Palestinians and destroy civilian infrastructure ⚫ Restrict aid and cut essential services ⚫ Force people into an ever-shrinking space This is not a ceasefire, this is a genocide.

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Joanna Bryson
@j2bryson.bsky.social

Go to! I provided commentary at multiple points on the AI Act and people were really grateful. You can read my actual commentary on my blog, and a meta level description of the process on my recent Trier article, see my publications. The EU really is a democracy, and really does take advice.

michael veale@michae.lv

European Commission seeking feedback on this proposal here if anyone wants to submit their thoughts ec.europa.eu/info/law/bet... thanks for the heads-up @joix.bsky.social

ec.europa.euEuropean Commission - Have your sayEuropean Commission - Have your say

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Mrs. Betty Bowers
@mrsbettybowers.bsky.social

AI isn't reliable enough to get even a hamburger order right, but reckless Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pushing to expand artificial intelligence across the U.S. military, including AI-enabled targeting. "Would you like fries with that obliterated girls' school?"