Leighton Andrews
@leightonandrews.bsky.social
Prof Cardiff Uni. Ex Education Minister then Public Service Minister in Welsh Government. Ex-Chair, Cardiff City FC Community Foundation. Books:Ministerial Leadership; Facebook, the Media and Democracy. Cymro/Welsh. Substack: ukania.substack.com
Funny how Facebook settled their $16 billion case before Zuckerberg had to testify…. www.ft.com/content/21dc...
Meta to pay up to $18bn to settle children’s social media harm case
Case relating to alleged failures of child protection was getting under way in California
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whoa. this may also be a reason Meta reportedly wants to keep CEO Zuckerberg from having to testify to Senate. Former executive Wynn-Williams, long muzzled by Meta, has filed a lawsuit in NdCal, inclusive of her explosive allegations against Sheryl Sandberg and Joel Kaplan.
Foxglove UK are looking for a Digital campaigner to help them take on Big Tech! www.foxglove.org.uk/news/jobs/di...
Digital Campaigner - Foxglove
Contract type 12-month fixed term, full-time (with probation period)*we will consider applicants looking for a 4 day per week role. …
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I've posted about the origins of the phrase 'Future Generations' in the 2015 Wellbeing of Future Generations Act - and the Welsh Government in 2013. www.ukania.substack.com
About time - Ministers to make YouTube and Meta boost prominence of UK news www.ft.com/content/7f14... Ministers to make YouTube and Meta boost prominence of UK news
Ministers to make YouTube and Meta boost prominence of UK news
Move expected in British government green paper would set stage for fresh battle with Big Tech over online misinformation
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Lord Heseltine: "We must not have Reform or Restore or anything like it anywhere near the corridors of power in this country. I’ve seen it all before. [Oswald] Mosley in the 30s, Enoch Powell in the 60s."
Lord Heseltine: 'We Must Not Have Reform Or Restore Anywhere Near The Corridors Of Power'
Lord Heseltine speaks to Noah Vickers about regenerating Britain’s cities, the devolution agenda and why Margaret Thatch
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Good to see this from Wales’ new Education Minister. 'Education hasn't been doing as well as it should' says Wales' new schools boss www.walesonline.co.uk/news/educati...
'Education hasn't been doing as well as it should' says Wales' new schools boss
New education minister Anna Brychan won't rule out more, or different, tests as she seeks to get to grips with the changes she feels are needed
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When it comes to the Labour leadership, Healey v. Benn has a nice 80s retro feel to it. But it is Burnham’s to lose.
Leighton Andrews@leightonandrews.bsky.social · 3mo agoJohn Healey is a good guy. First met him decades ago. His resignation demonstrates that Keir Starmer can’t match words with deeds, and does not know what leadership needs.
John Healey is a good guy. First met him decades ago. His resignation demonstrates that Keir Starmer can’t match words with deeds, and does not know what leadership needs.
Lewis Goodall@lewisgoodall.com · 3mo agoNEW: John Healey quits over defence funding. Devastating letter for the government and Keir Starmer: “You have been unable and the Treasury has been unwilling to commit the resources the nation needs to defend the country at this time of rising threats.”
Important piece from Martin Wolf on the need to try to regulate AI. www.ft.com/content/8724... Why the world must agree to regulate AI
Why the world must agree to regulate AI
A technological disarmament pact between the US and China would make everyone feel more secure
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This is great from @davekarpf.bsky.social and echoes themes in my article intellectdiscover.com/content/jour...
Phases of discourse on AI regulation in the United Kingdom, 2013–25: Towards a cultural materialist analysis of ‘AI’ and ‘regulation’ | Intellect
AI has a material presence in our world in different forms, but is often interpreted in media and industry commentary as though it were a singular almost magical entity incapable of being grasped by r...
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Dave Karpf@davekarpf.bsky.social · 3mo agoWrote a bit about the data center backlash, and why it is Good, Actually. The Data Center Bankshot davekarpf.beehiiv.com/p/the-data-c...
This is great from @davekarpf.bsky.social and echoes themes in my article intellectdiscover.com/content/jour...
Phases of discourse on AI regulation in the United Kingdom, 2013–25: Towards a cultural materialist analysis of ‘AI’ and ‘regulation’ | Intellect
AI has a material presence in our world in different forms, but is often interpreted in media and industry commentary as though it were a singular almost magical entity incapable of being grasped by r...
intellectdiscover.com
Dave Karpf@davekarpf.bsky.social · 3mo agoWrote a bit about the data center backlash, and why it is Good, Actually. The Data Center Bankshot davekarpf.beehiiv.com/p/the-data-c...
Just stop moaning and pay your taxes - well said @ranaforoohar.bsky.social www.ft.com/content/b4f4... Just stop moaning and pay your taxes
Just stop moaning and pay your taxes
Fetishising tax avoidance in the US must end if the republic is to survive
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Just stop moaning and pay your taxes - well said @ranaforoohar.bsky.social www.ft.com/content/b4f4... Just stop moaning and pay your taxes
Just stop moaning and pay your taxes
Fetishising tax avoidance in the US must end if the republic is to survive
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As Elon Musk gutted USAID last year, he managed to accidentally cancel Ebola prevention programmes. Donald Trump also withdrew the US from the World Health Organization in January and has slashed funding for the CDC, America's leading public health agency.
Strong Plaid Cymru Cabinet. Pleased to see Anna Brychan at Education & Cymraeg and Cefin Campbell at Tertiary Education. A lot of other good appointments. Big roles for Elin Jones and Dafydd Trystan. x.com/llywodraethc...
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Strong Plaid Cymru Cabinet. Pleased to see Anna Brychan at Education & Cymraeg and Cefin Campbell at Tertiary Education. A lot of other good appointments. Big roles for Elin Jones and Dafydd Trystan. x.com/llywodraethc...
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