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Thread: I've been thinking a lot about media preservation lately, as AI-generated media fully enters the streaming ecosystem and video game companies announce that they’ll no longer be producing physical games. But I just read this, and 1/4 #booksky #librarysky

AI Companies Are Buying Tons of Old Books Because They're Free of AI Slop

ISBNdb, a company that sources printed books for AI companies to turn into training data, tells clients “the optics problem is real.”

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In other news, I cancelled Netflix account, after 10 years, because of the “300 shows using AI in the last 6 months“ thing. I’ll use the money to buy seasons of shows from when TV was still made by people.

You know, I don’t actually think there’s any point in Canada trying to negotiate CUSMA. You can’t negotiate with someone who is this erratic. Best thing we could do is stall until the midterms.

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We make video game consoles? I’m confused.

Looking forward to seeing what happens when every head of state asks FIFA to review all their red and yellow cards.

Y’all, I saw @tanyatagaq.bsky.social at the Montreal Jazz Festival last night and SHE IS INCREDIBLE.

Just read this great article on @conundrumpress.bsky.social in the @lareviewofbooks.bsky.social. I’m on a new path but working with Andy and JJ at Conundrum will always be one of the best things I’ve done. Now to bring my love of graphic novels into the classroom. lareviewofbooks.org/article/andy...

Diving In Feetfirst | Los Angeles Review of Books

Andy Brown talks about the 30th anniversary of Conundrum Press and building a support system for Canadian comics publishing.

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In a world that feels increasingly surreal, what keeps you grounded? For me, it's rush of the ocean, the smell of roses on hot days, and books. Always books.

Nothing in my BEd taught me how to respond to a kid shouting "Look! It's the teacher!" in the Dollarama parking lot. As awkward as in-the-wild student encounters are, I'm always delighted to see them. And today I realized I prefer being recognized as "the teacher" over "the author." Validation!

Sending lots of gratitude to @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social 's The Next Chapter and @beequammie.blacksky.app for including Ellis on Guard in today’s segment! Such a treat, getting to hear Bee talk about the book in a way that shows she really GETS IT.

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I want a bar where everyone gets together to have Socratic Circles on assigned topics.

The ongoing conversation about Bill C-34 (below) is seriously one of the most thoughtful and nuanced conversations I’ve had on social media in ages. Thanks to everyone who’s weighing in. More of this!

What does everyone think of the proposed Bill C-34? I don’t want reflexive responses based on whatever part of the political spectrum you’re on, I want to know what you genuinely think. I’m torn because I think social media and chatbot use under 16 is genuinely dangerous and should be limited. But…

Had my first encounter with the new OPOR healthcare platform today and it was NOT good. My son had surgery this afternoon, and the system only sent 1/2 prescriptions to the pharmacy. The OR was closed, so called the ER in the same hospital. Again because of OPOR, they had no record of his 1/2

Just saw Obsession and loved it, but as an English teacher it makes me sad that the director says his inspiration was the Treehouse of Horror spoof on The Monkey’s Paw. Part 1/3

Doctor Who: Rainy Scene

ALT: Doctor Who: Rainy Scene

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Just called to get ye olde landline set back up. Turns out stuffing AI into everything imaginable was the exact thing I needed to make me want to throw my smartphone into the ocean.

Persepolis was the first graphic novel I ever read. Because of that, Marjane Satrapi quite literally changed my life. RIP.

Today I got a glimpse at a few pages from The Meadow, my next picture book, and they are stunning. Can’t wait to share more when it’s time.

Gen AI = Thneed

How lucky am I? Such a wonderful panel with a really lovely group of authors (Ian Duncan, Bells Larsen, Edwin Dumont, and @karmicangel.bsky.social). so grateful to @anotherstoryto.bsky.social for hosting, and to the amazing team at @secondstory.bsky.social.

I just realized there are two factors that define a great hotel for me: -Reception staff that doesn’t visibly judge you when you stumble in looking like you‘re a ne’er-do-well fantasy character who just spent 3 months on the road, without shoes, fighting dragons. -Clean rooms.