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23andMe user data targeting Ashkenazi Jews leaked online

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09 Oct 2023

Pretty much the worst thing that could happen as an outcome of using a service like this.  #Technology

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ChatGPT knows everything about its users. It will not be a good steward of that power.

"Many users may not be engaging with chatbots as if they’re tools, and might instead be treating them like a coworker or even as a friend — we tell our friends some very personal details." And they remember.

28 Oct 2026

Solar is "offensively cheap". To live up to its promise, it also needs to be equitable.

This year, solar will represent 10% of power generation. Abundant, clean energy is great news - but there's more work to do to make sure every community benefits.

26 Oct 2026
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Notable links: October 23, 2026

Two reports on AI in news; how it can intermediate relationships; and some final thoughts about Foursquare.

23 Oct 2026

News will be intermediated by AI. What's next?

"News will be intermediated by AI, whether we like it or not." The solution will involve common infrastructure, open technology, data portability, and fighting against lock-in at all costs.

22 Oct 2026
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Ben Werdmuller explores the intersection of technology, democracy, and society. Always independently published, reader-supported, and free to read.