Lesline Gilzene

Lesline Gilzene

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Something Bluesky should fix is that when you open the Following feed multiple times a day on desktop, it keeps showing you the same posts from other feeds you follow over and over again

We often assume that a store-bought toy is what makes kids happy, but apparently, that’s not the case. This morning, I spent time building just the front of a toy truck with my son, and I’ve never seen him happier! Sometimes, the joy is in the making, not just the having.

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What happened? Plaintiff Linda Jancik claims WebMD used Facebook Pixel to track users’ video-viewing activity and transmit data—including email addresses and unique Facebook IDs—for targeted advertising.

The United States does not have an official language at the federal level. However, English is the de facto national language, as it is the most widely spoken and used for government, legal, and business purposes.

Meta Explores Massive $200 Billion AI Data Center Project Reports indicate that Meta Platforms is considering a massive AI data center campus, potentially costing over $200 billion, with sites in Louisiana, Wyoming, and Texas under consideration.

Despite a Meta spokesperson denying the $200 billion figure, the company has confirmed plans to invest $65 billion in AI infrastructure this year, including a 2GW data center that would cover a significant part of Manhattan.

Casey Newton@caseynewton.bsky.social

I called around to try to figure out why platforms are resisting a push to make them verify kids' ages — which feels like the most privacy-preserving way to address a lot of child safety issues. Here's what I learned: www.platformer.news/app-store-ag...

Here’s what I’m working on this week. In 1994, a simple email warning began circulating. It claimed that opening an email with the subject "Good Times" would ruin your files and even destroy your hard drive. But here's the twist

DeepSeek plans to release key code and data for its AI models, including DeepSeek-R1, starting next week. This move is part of an open-source approach to AI development, allowing developers and researchers to access and build upon the code behind DeepSeek’s models

iPhone 16e announced According to Apples newsroom available February 21 Notable features include: • 48MP Fusion Camera with 2x “optical-quality” telephoto zoom • IP68 water and dust resistance rating • Customizable Action Button replacing the traditional Ring/Silent switch

X Lifts Block on Signal .me Link X (formerly Twitter) appears to have restored the ability for users to share Signal links as of Tuesday morning, February 18, 2025, two days after reports surfaced about a block.

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Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which has overseen mass federal layoffs. During the block, users encountered warnings labeling the links as "potentially harmful" or "spammy," but these restrictions have now been lifted.

X Lifts Block on Signal .me Link X (formerly Twitter) appears to have restored the ability for users to share Signal links as of Tuesday morning, February 18, 2025, two days after reports surfaced about a block.

The restriction had prevented users from posting or clicking on links to Signal's direct contact service, citing spam and security concerns. This sparked backlash, particularly as federal workers have been using Signal to report activities tied to Elon Musk's

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📢 App Version 1.98 is rolling out now, including: (1/5) • a new option for who can reply to your posts • search posts by a user • lots of little improvements to make the app feel better!

The AI Action Summit enters its second day bringing together world leaders, experts, and policymakers to shape AI’s future. Today’s agenda is packed with key developments that will influence global AI strategies. Here’s what to expect on day 2👇

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4️⃣ Business Event at Station F – Running alongside the summit, this event will focus on AI’s commercial applications, featuring insights from leading tech companies and startups on innovation, industry use cases, and market adoption.

5️⃣ Funding Commitment – A coalition of philanthropies and businesses is expected to announce an initial $500 million commitment toward AI development and governance, potentially shaping the next phase of responsible AI growth. open.substack.com/pub/cybercaf...

open.substack.comAI Arms Race- Paris Summit Aims to Challenge US and China with Massive InvestmentThe Paris AI Summit, a major global event focused on artificial intelligence, is currently underway from February 10-11, 2025, at the Grand Palais in Paris.

The AI Action Summit enters its second day bringing together world leaders, experts, and policymakers to shape AI’s future. Today’s agenda is packed with key developments that will influence global AI strategies. Here’s what to expect on day 2👇

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2️⃣ International AI Safety Report – A landmark report, backed by 30 countries and global organizations, will be unveiled, detailing AI’s capabilities, risks, and mitigation strategies. This could set the foundation for future AI regulations worldwide.

3️⃣ Environmental Impact Agreement – AI’s environmental footprint is under scrutiny, and a multilateral agreementon sustainable AI practices is expected to be announced. This could influence how AI models are developed and deployed globally.

The AI Action Summit enters its second day bringing together world leaders, experts, and policymakers to shape AI’s future. Today’s agenda is packed with key developments that will influence global AI strategies. Here’s what to expect on day 2👇

1️⃣ Government Officials Day – Heads of State and Government will convene at the Grand Palais for a high-level plenary session, outlining key policy actions on artificial intelligence. Expect major discussions on AI governance, regulations, and international cooperation.

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Wow. it must feel terrible when someone takes something you made and uses it without permission or payment

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OpenAI says it has evidence China’s DeepSeek used its model to train competitor https://www.ft.com/content/a0dfedd1-5255-4fa9-8ccc-1fe01de87ea6