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After autonomous social web AI bots? We ...

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15 Jul 2015

After autonomous social web AI bots? We hire robots to blog for us. Humanity collectively goes down the pub, a job well done. #indiewebcamp

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Notable links: October 30, 2026

Notable links: October 30, 2026

AI is building detailed profiles about us. We're embracing it anyway.

30 Oct 2026

Proton is AI-pilled and calls caution "loser thinking".

Proton should be a careful steward of its users' privacy. Based on this account, it isn't. Journalists should think twice before using it.

29 Oct 2026

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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