Downgraded to iOS 18 from 26 and already missing it. Despite some bugs, 26 feels more polished with little animations everywhere, smarter bottom placement of search bars, etc. If they can fix the bugs, frost the glass of notifications it will be perfect for me. #iOS #ios26 #apple #iphone #tech #software
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All this AI speculation is leading us into a world of hurt!
Tech Talk Thursdays Episode #145 (07/24/2025) - Desk Chair Analysts
https://dcanalysts.net/tech-talk-thursdays-episode-145-07-24-2025/
The head of Japan's Personal Information Protection Commission has emphasized the need to introduce a monetary penalty system to help develop the country's artificial intelligence industry. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/07/26/tech/ai-growth-personal-information-japan-chair/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #tech #ai #privacy
The Japan Times · Privacy safeguards needed to help fuel AI growth in Japan, panel chair says
"As a transdisciplinary, transnational community of AI practitioners, we reject the use of AI, data, and cloud infrastructure to enable mass starvation in Gaza
We stand with human rights organizations demanding accountability and an end to complicity in digital violence."
**Public Divided On Use Of AI In Schools**
"_Approximately two thirds (62%) of UK adults oppose teachers using AI to mark coursework, 27% support it._
_89% of those polled are against students using AI to entirely complete their school coursework, 5% think it’s acceptable._"
https://www.cambridge.org/news-and-insights/public-divided-on-AI-in-schools.
Cambridge University Press & AssessmentPublic divided on use of AI in schools Most people support teachers to use AI to complete admin tasks such as lesson planning in schools but oppose its use for marking, according to a new survey of 2221 UK adults from Cambridge.
#Meta has appointed #ShengjiaZhao as the #ChiefScientist of Meta #Superintelligence Labs (#MSL). Zhao, a former #OpenAI #researcher, will lead research efforts at MSL, focusing on #AIreasoning models. Alongside #AlexandrWang, the former CEO of #ScaleAI, Zhao will set the #researchagenda for MSL, aiming to compete with OpenAI and Google in the AI space. https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/25/meta-names-shengjia-zhao-as-chief-scientist-of-ai-superintelligence-unit/?eicker.news #tech #media #news
TechCrunch · Meta names Shengjia Zhao as chief scientist of AI superintelligence unit | TechCrunchShengjia Zhao, a former OpenAI researcher, will round out the leadership team at Meta's new AI lab.
Experimental surgery performed by AI-driven surgical robot
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44688096
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news.ycombinator.comExperimental surgery performed by AI-driven surgical robot | Hacker News
Unlike Big Tech browsers, Vivaldi is for the people 
TL;DR: Operation Dark Phone: Murder By Text reveals how the National Crime Agency hacked into the EncroChat network used by international crime gangs, shedding light on their communication methods and operations. This docu-drama showcases the intersection of police work and modern technology in tackling organized crime. https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/jul/26/operation-dark-phone-by-murder-by-text-jaw-how-police-hacked-gangs-channel-four #law #tech #legaltech 
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The Guardian · Operation Dark Phone: Murder By Text – this jaw-dropping tale of how police hacked gangs is like The Wire
China will spearhead the creation of an international organization to jointly develop AI, the country’s premier said, seeking to ensure that world-changing tech doesn’t become the province of just a few nations or firms. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/07/26/tech/china-ai-cooperation-organization/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #tech #liqiang #china #ai #tech #us
The Japan Times · Chinese Premier Li Qiang takes aim at AI ‘monopoly’ as U.S. effort quickens
Stones of DavidFrom Babylon to Wall Street: How Bankers Make You Poor - Michael Hudson & Jonathan Brown
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How to use @signalapp groups for activism:
https://micahflee.com/using-signal-groups-for-activism/
micahflee · Using Signal groups for activismThings are heating up. Millions of people are taking to the streets against Trump's rising authoritarianism. Communities around the US are organizing to defend against ICE raids, to protest Israeli genocide, for mutual aid, and for other forms of fighting fascism. Signal can help people safely organize in all of
OK, so it took a while but #Apple's desire for customer lock-in has finally killed off, not just the 3.5mm jack but the entire wired earbud category 
I don't want that wireless crap! I'll lose them, I'll forget to charge them & the connection will keep dropping - fuck all of that.
"But they last longer!" - bullshit. You think "new phone every year" Apple wants that? You think anyone does?
I just want a pair of reasonable cabled buds, but apparently that's too much to ask.
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Okay so like, there are multiple interfaces and they are all distinct/unique:
- GUI: Graphical User Interface, i.e. the apps that are graphically drawn on screen and can be interacted with using a mouse, like browsers, media, games (etc)
- CLI: Command Line Interface, i.e. 'the terminal', where characters are displayed and commands typed for interactions.
- TUI: Terminal User Interface: Is a mix of the first two, where characters are used within a terminal to imitate graphics, using hotkeys over typed commands.
(There are more, but these are three common ones)
So GUI != CLI != TUI 
Why Not Zoidberg? 
Let's make one thing absolutely clear: People who use AI coding are liable. They can't blame the AI.
Also, we are now facing the Online Privacy Apocalypse. Not only because of AI of course but also because politicians are taking the final step to literally make privacy online a criminal offense.
https://www.404media.co/women-dating-safety-app-tea-breached-users-ids-posted-to-4chan/
404 Media · Women Dating Safety App 'Tea' Breached, Users' IDs Posted to 4chan“DRIVERS LICENSES AND FACE PICS! GET THE FUCK IN HERE BEFORE THEY SHUT IT DOWN!” the thread read before being deleted.
Net een geweldige video van @OS-SCi bekeken over Open Source vs Closed AI! Erik Mols legt uit wat er op het spel staat. 
#OpenSource #AI #Tech #Innovatie #OSSCi
https://youtu.be/MQqfpOfadf4
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Retro-futuristic poster design, made in 2018, when SpaceX still felt exciting to me.
All those football games were always so dull. Until, finally…
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https://www.europesays.com/2276490/ Bolt launches new Family Profile feature in New Zealand #BoltRideHailingAuckland #BoltRideHailingNz #family #NewZealand #News #RideHailing #tech #technology
Hey fedi-admins, what's your recommended GUI option for k8s administration?
Specifically looking for something with a low barrier to entry, as it's intended for the devs in my team who have minimal ops/infra experience.
We've been looking at 'Portainer' as the combination of easy management, stack deploys and RBAC quite appealing, but the way they're aggressively pushing the paid version... not so much.