"Kennedy's department cited seven articles, two of which were apparently made up entirely and three of which did not exist in the journals to which they were attributed..." www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...

Judge slams HHS for referencing fake studies generated by misuse of AI

The Department of Health and Human Services has suffered more than its share of AI-related humiliations. The list, alas, is still growing.

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I guess there's some more 'why won't people come around on GenAI' discourse and while I have no doubt the tech can/will be improved, there's still a) it's built on theft, b) it's scab work against artists and c) I'm only interested in art created by humans. Because that's the whole point.

I am proud to say I've never used it and never will!!!

Brett Nicholson@aggiebrett.bsky.social · yesterday

RT if you've never had a tab of ChatGPT open, period.

Guess who won an Emmy!!!! @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social

If you support "age verification" online, you are supporting a system that GUARANTEES privacy meltdowns -- endangering all of us -- because the giant databases of scanned IDs are perpetually hacked by criminals who sell private data.

Hackers Had A Live Feed Of Every ID This Verification Company Scanned. For Over A Year.

From the very beginning of this recent obsession with identifying everyone online (yes, they like to call it “age” verification, but it always ends up as identity verification), we&#821…

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A particularly infuriating aspect of this A.I. bullshit is that nobody seems to remember that we all got along just fine without it for centuries. How are we all suddenly incapable of reading and understanding written words? Of creating art? Of telling stories? It’s madness.

This federal gov't approves of stealing. They do it in plain site and our current congress doesn't care...

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Of course it does. www.cnet.com/tech/service...

🚨BREAKING: A whistleblower claims in a new report that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has embarked on a “secretive, rushed” effort to implement President Donald Trump’s mail voting order ahead of the midterms, even though the order is currently blocked. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

USPS rush to implement Trump order could cause ‘catastrophic failure’ of mail voting, whistleblower claims

A whistleblower claims in a new report that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has embarked on a “secretive, rushed” effort to implement President Donald Trump’s mail voting order ahead of the midterms, e...

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150 Years of Hope and Dreams.

60,000 books . This is how many Russia destroyed in just one attack on Kyiv suburbs yesterday .

The resolution would declare Austin Public Library a “Book Safe Harbor,” to show the city council's support for the institution. https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/city-council-to-consider-book-safe-harbor-designation-for-austin-public-library/  

Farewell Tim Curry. While there are other roles he will be more remembered for he will always be a hero to me for the way he put the third reel of Clue on his back and carried it across the finish line. It's his energy timing that makes the ending work. I can't think of anyone else who'd do that.

Tim Curry's Wadsworth Eye Roll in Clue

Alt: Tim Curry's Wadsworth Eye Roll in Clue

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The water that data centers use for electricity generation in just the top 7 states with the most data centers is the equivalent of 12-times the annual water use of Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Washington, DC, combined. /1 news.bloomberglaw.com/environment-...

Data Centers Use More Water Than California Cities, Study Says

Electric power generation for data centers is a threat to water supplies even in states outside the arid Southwest, according to a report published Tuesday by the think tank Ceres.

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The Cubs have set a new franchise record with 30 consecutive unanswered runs on Michael Busch's RBI single.

As a tribute to Dolly, why not donate a book? Leave one is a free library. Give one to a friend or neighbor or child. Buy one for a teacher’s wishlist. If you have book donation ideas, add them to this thread. Dolly would love to see people getting books!

NYT: “.. The move could prevent residents from raising concerns about — or even learning about — data centers before permits are approved and construction starts.” @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/c...

She was an icon and a truly good soul who made this world a better place. Xoxo

Pentagon fires Stars and Stripes staffers after editorial independence comments cpj.org/2026/08/pent...

Pentagon fires Stars and Stripes staffers after editorial independence comments - Committee to Protect Journalists

Miami, August 25, 2026—The Pentagon is acting directly against government transparency and press freedom by firing the longtime publisher, the editor-in-chief, and a senior reporter at Stars and Strip...

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Editor of Stars and Stripes says he is being fired for insubordination after saying any censorship is a 'red line.'

If you’re a parent in TX, please connect with @txfreedomread.bsky.social to make sure you’re informed as the impacts of this sorry attempt for attention and power continues to play out on the ground.

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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and pearl-clutching pro-censorship political activist Bonnie Wallace held a press conference at the State Capitol yesterday, delivering an ultimatum to public school districts…

Moved the teen into his dorm at University of Illinois yesterday. He spent tonight in the football stadium with the rest of the freshman class learning school traditions and watching fireworks. I can't wait to hear all about his adventures.

Mr. T conducts the 7th Inning Stretch at Wrigley Field!

The teen moves into college next week. It's both exciting and strange to know that I'm going to be driving away from campus soon without him, but I am so excited for him to start this new chapter. He's ready to learn new things and explore the world in new ways. My teen is ready to fly!

Cubs 12, Nationals 6 The book on Alex Bregman’s 3-homer game ⤵️

Libraries make us a harder target for authoritarianism. Equal access to info, ideas, and space that doesn’t require a purchase to belong. Also: using the library means money stays in your community instead of streaming out to Amazon. 📚 What’s checked out on your card right now?

Huzzah Cubs! They are certainly making baseball in Chicago interesting this year. #flytheW

White W Flag Waving Against Blue Sky

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So, basically Cassidy says he's voting for Blanche because even if he voted no, Blanche would still serve. So...basically he believes the Senate has zero power?

I made the mistake of starting The Testing at 10pm and devoured it in a single sitting. Possibly had less sleep than i should have, and Libby has the next two books available, so... well, it's a good thing I'm on holiday. With thanks to @joellecharbonneau.bsky.social for a really enjoyable read!

Professional writer organizations should not send out pro-AI propaganda in the form of tantrum-having "essays" to their members, and I don't think that's controversial.

Regarding The Pro-AI Tantrum In The HWA Newsletter

Today I, and every other HWA member, received the HWA newsletter in our inboxes. In that newsletter was an essay (“essay”) of pro-AI propaganda that made a number of specious points in …

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