Drastic budget cuts for FOSS, by the EU, and the explanation given is that "because lots of budget are allocated to AI, there is not much left for Internet infrastructure". https://www.theregister.com/2024/07/17/foss_funding_vanishes_from_eus/ So here is one more way that the fever over "AI" bullshit does real harm. Infra projects that protect security, privacy, and other vital needs will be underfunded so that more money can be thrown into the "AI" black hole. Sigh.
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Wir haben relativ lange ziemlich wenig gesagt zum #Attentat auf Donald #Trump. Das hat etwas damit zu tun, wie wir unsere Arbeit machen - und auch viel damit, wie Desinformation funktioniert. Denn wir wollen Teil der Lösung sein, nicht Teil des Problems.
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Wer sich fragt, welches Insekt einem da gerade auf dem Kopf gelandet oder über die Füße gekrabbelt ist, dem bieten einige Apps Hilfe an. Wir stellen zehn vor.
I know life can be really fucking tough at times. If you’re lucky things turn around and you find yourself thankful for the tough times. At least that’s how I feel. ( #alttxt#alttext ) Keep your heads up, babes. You’ve got this. I believe in you.
“Rock bottom will teach you lessons that mountain tops never will.”
Just got shared this thread from the Python forum about unprofessional and non-inclusive behaviour, and tbh the first post is a banger of what I'd love to see in any online community; setting the expectations straight, and calling out avoiding the social dynamics of people telling others to stop when something hurts.
The #Akademy2024 schedule is here!
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