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@cdarwin@c.im
2025-12-06 18:30:36

Cinemas, unions sound alarms over Netflix deal
For Netflix, having films launch on its platform allows the company to attract new users, as well as keep existing customers engaged.
But that stance has led to a testy relationship between Netflix and some exhibitors, which have pushed in general for more films to be released on the big screen.
Theater owner trade group Cinema United has voiced staunch opposition to the deal, saying it represented an “unprecedented threat to…

@blakes7bot@mas.torpidity.net
2025-11-06 19:17:45

Series D, Episode 11 - Orbit
AVON: I didn't come here to be... flattered.
EGRORIAN: You came here out of curiosity and because you scented there might be something in it for you, mm, am I right?
AVON: Close enough.
blake.torpidity.net/m/411/127 B7B5

Claude 3.7 describes the image as: "The image shows two people in conversation in what appears to be a futuristic or science fiction setting. On the left is someone wearing a distinctive black outfit with a metallic or studded vest/jacket with silver accents. They have dark hair and are speaking to another person on the right who is wearing lighter-colored clothing, possibly white or cream. The scene appears to be from a science fiction television production from the late 1970s or early 1980s …
@thomasfuchs@hachyderm.io
2025-12-03 14:20:29

I think the root of the “AI” evil is when AI researchers in the 1960s recognized that they outrageously underestimated the complexity of the human mind.
They became humiliated by their promises that AGI was just a few years away—and then went full goblin mode that’s lasting to this day.
Some of the OG researchers took it quite badly that they stalled and weren’t in the limelight anymore.
‣ Marvin Minsky (co-founder of MIT AI lab and arguably the most important early AI bro) went on to visit Epstein’s island multiple times.
‣ Karl Steinbuch, who came up with the German term for computer science ("Informatik")—who also was a literal Nazi (and likely war criminal) in World War II—later wrote articles in ultra-right magazines about things like “equal rights rob women of their children”.
‣ John McCarthy (inventor of Lisp, co-authored document that coined the term “Artificial Intelligence”) was a staunch Republican who years later claimed (in a serious article) that “thermostats have beliefs”.
[one moment, I am receiving more information]
‣ There’s a second Epstein Island AI pioneer? Who also was Chief Learning Officer at… Trump University? That would be Roger Schank (founded one of the first AI companies in the 1980s AI boom, it even had an IPO. Of course the 1980s AI bubble burst).
Obviously all of the above received all the awards in computer science and are very revered people.

@pre@boing.world
2025-11-03 17:48:44
Content warning: Buffy Comics

Been reading some of the Buffy The Vampire Slayer comic-books, set after the TV shows ended.
It's a very different world with Buffy and Xander being commanders of a whole slayer army with seemingly massive resources, from a castle being attacked by various supernatural forces.
Very different pacing from the TV show too.
You know that episode of Angel where Spike and Angel are running around in Italy chasing after Buffy who now dates The Immortal?
Turns out it wasn't Buffy at all, but one of her decoys that have been deployed around the world. Andrew thought it would be funny to troll the two vampires by pretending she was dating The Immortal.
The artwork is all great, but sometimes a little rough and I find it challenging since I don't always recognize who is supposed to be who, especially as the artists and styles switch from book to book.
Some of the mini stories feel like just pulling the TV show characters back for no good reason.
I hear rumors of a new Buffy TV show starring SMG with no involvement from Joss, and wonder if it'll assume these stories of visiting the future or fighting with an army from a castle base will be retconned out entirely?
It's an entertaining read and nice to visit those characters again, but doesn't feel much like the TV show because it's such a different setting and Buffy is very different as a commander than a school girl.
#reading #comics #buffy

@blakes7bot@mas.torpidity.net
2026-01-02 22:17:09

Series A, Episode 08 - Duel
BLAKE: Does that mean you agree?
AVON: Do I have a choice?
BLAKE: Yes.
AVON: Then I agree. [Lets go of Blake]
JENNA: Deactivating.
BLAKE: Vila, Gan, Jenna: we're going for a ram, take out the command ship.
blake.torpidity.net/m/108/171

Claude Sonnet 4 describes the image as: "I can see this appears to be a scene from what looks like a science fiction television production, likely from the late 1970s or early 1980s based on the visual style and production quality. The image shows two men in close conversation - one wearing dark clothing and the other in lighter colored outerwear with what appears to be a hooded jacket or vest. The setting appears to be some kind of futuristic or institutional environment with other people visi…
@steve@s.yelvington.com
2025-12-17 21:04:57

We don't need no stinking atmosphere.
From: @…
flipboard.com/@thenewsdesk/new

Vought says National Center for Atmospheric Research will be dismantled
The National Science Foundation will dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research, Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought announced Tuesday night, the latest salvo in the Trump administration’s push to gut federally funded climate research. “This facility is one of the …

@blakes7bot@mas.torpidity.net
2026-01-02 19:14:40

Series D, Episode 08 - Games
GAMBIT: Your move.
BELKOV: Oh, I must greet our opponents, Gambit. I'm glad to see they're punctual at least. [Servalan and her guards enter] Oh, we're honoured by your visit, Commissioner Sleer.
blake.torpidity.net/m/408/90 B7B5

Claude Sonnet 3.7 describes the image as: "This image shows a scene from what appears to be a science fiction television production, likely from the classic BBC series "Doctor Who." The setting features a futuristic control room with a stone-like wall background. The person in the image is wearing an elaborate costume consisting of a dark quilted or textured tunic with green panels and decorative white fastenings. They appear to be standing at some sort of control panel with buttons and color…
@blakes7bot@mas.torpidity.net
2025-12-01 07:12:09

#Blakes7 Series A, Episode 05 - The Web
AVON: Neither can we.
BLAKE: I'll bear that in mind. [Tosses empty box away.]
AVON: Don't worry. I'll remind you.
[Novara and Geela approach. Blake and Avon rise. Avon draws his weapon.]

Claude Sonnet 4.5 describes the image as: "This image shows a scene filmed in a wooded outdoor setting with bare trees visible in the soft-focused background. The cinematography has a slightly muted, cool color palette typical of British television productions from the 1970s-80s era. Paul Darrow appears in character wearing a distinctive costume featuring a light gray or silver padded vest or armor piece with prominent shoulder sections over a black underlayer. The costume has a science fictio…
@blakes7bot@mas.torpidity.net
2025-10-28 19:28:12

Series A, Episode 13 - Orac
BLAKE: All right, put us down.
[Scene: The planet's surface. Blake and Cally land near the obelisk.]
BLAKE: Some sort of obelisk, I suppose.
CALLY: Well, what should we do now?
blake.torpidity.net/m/113/170 B7B5

Claude 3.7 describes the image as: "The image appears to be from a classic science fiction television series from the late 1970s/early 1980s era, showing a person with curly dark hair wearing what looks like a light-colored vest or jacket over a darker garment. The background is dark, suggesting a spacecraft or futuristic setting typical of space-based sci-fi productions from that time period. The styling, costume design, and filming quality are characteristic of British television productions…
@blakes7bot@mas.torpidity.net
2025-10-24 06:13:08

#Blakes7 Series B, Episode 03 - Weapon
VILA: I think my brain must be furring up.
GAN: IMIPAK might be something they can use against us, Vila.
VILA: Only if it can run faster than we can.
BLAKE: Jenna, set a course for that planet.

Claude Sonnet 4.0 describes the image as: "I can see this appears to be from a science fiction television production, showing someone in period-style costume consisting of a white shirt with a dark vest or jerkin that has decorative trim or braiding. The costume design suggests this might be from a futuristic or alternate historical setting. The person is wearing what appears to be some kind of headband or small hat. The background shows what looks like a set with columns and warm lighting typi…