I've written a longer piece on the book that's been pulled due to "AI" use allegations, what that means particularly for newer authors, and what, if anything writers can do in the "AI" era to prove their work is their own: whatever.scalzi.com/2026/07/31/a...

Another Reason Not to Use “AI” For Your Writing

Back in February I did a long post about “AI” and why I wouldn’t use it for my own writing, and one of the reasons I gave was “the fact that ‘AI’-generated text …

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Well, you can imagine how dreadful I think this is. In the meantime, you should all go and visit their brand new excellent, excellent visitor centre. www.theguardian.com/science/2026...

Jodrell Bank Observatory facing closure after major funder cuts support

Scientists say decision is blow to UK astronomy as deep space observatory is home to world-leading facilities

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If you're in the UK, please sign this. AI companies have stolen untold numbers of books for training. All eigher in breach of licensing or stollen using pirate sites. #booksky #horrorbooks #indieauthor #books petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...

Petition: Protect creators' rights: require AI firms to disclose training data

We ask the Government to introduce a statutory duty requiring AI developers to disclose the copyrighted works used to train generative AI in enough detail for creators to identify use of their work, e...

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Can someone please, please, make an adaptation of Terry Pratchett's witches books with Helen Mirren as Granny Weatherwax and Miriam Margolyes as Nanny Ogg?

RIP to Rob Grant, co-creator of Red Dwarf, a huge influence in my life. Smeg!

I don't know if people should be out there choosing their own genders. Call me old fashioned, but I believe that's something J. K. Rowling decides for you.

Tony Gilroy, showrunner of Andor, has a message.

Ezra Levin ❌👑@ezralevin.bsky.social · 10mo ago

WE HAVE FRIENDS EVERYWHERE! nokings.org

Why have I waited for so long in my life to actually watch Miami Vice? It's so bloody good!