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@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-03-18 01:32:07

Filing: the DOD said it designated Anthropic a supply chain risk over concerns the AI company could disable its tech if the Pentagon crossed its "red lines" (Paresh Dave/Wired)
wired.com/story/department-of-

Justice Department Says Anthropic Can’t Be Trusted With Warfighting Systems
In response to Anthropic’s lawsuit, the government said it lawfully penalized the company for trying to limit how its Claude AI models could be used by the military.

@LaChasseuse@mastodon.scot
2026-02-18 11:54:29

Emotionally brutal poem. Don't read it if you are feeling fragile today.

Long Distance II by Tony Harrison Though my mother was already two years dead Dad kept her slippers warming by the gas, put hot water bottles her side of the bed and still went to renew her transport pass. You couldn't just drop in. You had to phone. He'd put you off an hour to give him time to clear away her things and look alone as though his still raw love were such a crime. He couldn't risk my blight of disbelief though sure that very soon he'd hear her key scrape in the rusted lock and…
@floheinstein@chaos.social
2026-02-17 08:41:40

Gong Xi Fa Cai! Let's hope for a smooth ride 😉
#lunarnewyear

BBC news intro from 2014 with subtitles saying "Welcome to the year of the whores. People around the globe celebrate"
@ncoca@social.coop
2026-02-18 01:05:17

Happy #Tibetan New Year - Losar Tashi Delek!
Despite it often falling on the same day as #Chinese, #Korean, and other lunar new years, it's actually a different calendar and not always aligned.

Losar is the tibetan new year, monks are getting ready for the cultural rally.
@brian_gettler@mas.to
2026-03-18 18:47:04

Allow me to doubt the federal government's claim that "the planned reductions" at the Canadian Museum of History are really "intended to improve efficiency and provide greater long-term flexibility in fulfilling its mandate."
Response from Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages to Colin Coates, President of the Canadian Historical Association.

CHA Letter to Minister Marc Miller | Canadian Historical Association | Société historique du Canada
In light of recent news about federal cutbacks implicating history-focused organizations, CHA president Colin Coates has sent a letter to the Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture, the Hon. Marc Miller. The letter can be read here. Update: On March 18, 2026, Colin Coates received the following reply from Minister…

@gray17@mastodon.social
2026-03-16 08:51:40

one reason recommendation systems seem terrible to me: I used to go to bookstores basically to read the bookshelves, not really looking for a book to read. similarly, I often open up netflix with a vague feeling of "maybe I'll watch something", but really what interests me is the browsing, and I'm unsatisfied by the weird browsing experience. sometimes I do hunt and want something to pounce on, but most of the time I'm just exploring

@Mediagazer@mstdn.social
2026-02-15 06:26:18

A look at the growth of Belfast in Northern Ireland as a home for producing TV shows, following the success of the comedy Derry Girls (Hollie Richardson/The Guardian)
theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2

‘People laughed at TV jobs in Belfast!’ How Northern Ireland’s capital became the home of quality drama
From Blue Lights gossip to How to Get to Heaven from Belfast cocktails, the city has become a small-screen hotspot – and is basking in its newfound fame

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2026-04-13 02:24:06

Human Traces VI ⛩️
人类踪迹 VI ⛩️
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🎞️ Harman Red 125 （FF）
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Harman Red 125 (FF) ##English A sepia-toned photograph featuring a landscape with traditional Chinese architecture. The image shows a cluster of buildings with curved, tiled roofs, likely part of a historical or cultural site. The buildings are nestled among trees on a hillside, with a larger structure visible at the top of the hill. The sky is clear, and the overall atmosphere is serene. ##中文 一张带有棕褐色调的照片，展示了传统中国建筑的风景。图中有一群建筑，屋顶为弯曲的瓦片结构，可能属于某个历史或文化遗址。这些建筑坐落在山坡上的树木之间，山顶上有一个较大的建筑物。天空晴朗，整体氛围宁静。
Harman Red 125 (FF) ##English A red-tinted landscape photograph of a mountainous area with buildings scattered across the hills. The sky is a gradient of red and orange, creating a dramatic and intense atmosphere. The buildings appear to be nestled within the mountainous terrain, blending with the natural surroundings. ##中文 一张带红色调的山区风景照片，山坡上散布着一些建筑物。天空呈红橙色渐变，营造出戏剧性和强烈的氛围。建筑物融入山区地形，与自然环境相互映衬。
Harman Red 125 (FF) ##English A red-tinted photograph of a traditional Chinese building with a red flag flying on a flagpole. The building has a classic curved roof and is surrounded by trees. A crowd of people is gathered in front of the building, suggesting a public or ceremonial event. The sky is red, adding a dramatic effect to the scene. ##中文 一张带红色调的照片，展示了一座传统中国建筑，建筑上方有一面红旗在旗杆上飘扬。建筑物具有经典的弯曲屋顶，周围环绕着树木。建筑前聚集了一群人，暗示可能是公共活动或仪式。天空呈红色，为场景增添了戏剧性效果。
Harman Red 125 (FF) ##English A red-tinted landscape photograph of a mountain range. The sky is a gradient of orange and red hues, possibly indicating a sunrise or sunset. The mountains are silhouetted against the sky, with a faint moon visible near the top center of the image. The overall scene is dramatic and atmospheric. ##中文 一张带红色调的山脉风景照片。天空呈现橙红色渐变，可能是日出或日落时分。山脉在天空的映衬下形成剪影，图片上方中央有一轮淡淡的月亮。整个场景富有戏剧性且氛围感强烈。
@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-03-10 17:06:03

The Senate confirms Army Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd to lead the NSA and US Cyber Command, filling a vacancy created when Gen. Timothy Haugh was fired in April 2025 (Martin Matishak/The Record)
therecord.media/rudd-confirmed

Rudd confirmed to head NSA, Cyber Command after near year-long vacancy
Rudd, who was confirmed 71-29 to serve as the “dual-hat” leader of the organizations, takes the reins as the U.S. faces mounting aggression in cyberspace from foreign adversaries at the same time the Trump administration has sought to shrink the size of the federal government.