❌ "For your safety"
✅ "For our profits"
Reddit continues to strangle its user-base for AI profits. Eager for the next tipping point for the Threadiverse
On that note, I found this recent article to be a really reasonable discussion on "screen time" reflecting what I saw working in research.
In short, active engagement with a screen isn't too bad, but a passive trance-state activities should be limited.
(Same probably goes for adults...)
It's hard to say how tech affects development, because development is not one unbroken trajectory and human-computer interactions are co-created.
That said I do think the use of LLMs at young ages is very concerning. Social play is the most important practice for <8yrs, and LLMs are not good playmates.
"These sort of censorship algorithms don't work, and they wind up capturing and blocking a lot of lawful speech,"
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/first-of-its-kind-law-in-new-york-could-block-3d-printers-from-making-guns #pressquote
“But courts have held that digital media doesn’t come with this same right, meaning no such protection is offered to digital purchases."
https://www.startupdaily.net/after-hours/gaming/gaming-from-game-owner-to-indefinite-renter/ #pressquote
"The end goal is to turn the customer into a renter, stuck making regular subscription payments for access."
https://www.gamesradar.com/platforms/playstation/sony-killing-physical-playstation-games-is-the-latest-attack-on-our-diminishing-rights-leading-digital-rights-group-says-the-end-goal-is-to-turn-the-customer-into-a-renter/ #pressquote
NY legislature vibe-drafted a software mandate in the budget that will surveil and censor creators, and will utterly fail at improving public safety.
As frustrating as that is, opposition did manage some harm reduction in the final text. My latest summary:
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/07/dont-repeat-nys-3d-printing-blunder
The death of physical media shouldn't be the end of owning media. We need to fight the corporate control over culture.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/07/sony-nerfs-videogame-ownership #drm #videogames #sony
Seeking new data for AI training is no excuse," Mir told CNET.
"Such disproportionate monitoring of workers is an abuse of power and highlights the necessity of legislation to protect worker privacy by requiring consent and due process." #PressQuote
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/meta-backs-off-data-tracking-of-employees-train-ai-models/
Yeah, I'm preparing for the singularity (i.e., when we're all forced to share one big computer).
"While it might come with money or a service upfront, the data you share has a way of coming back to bite you." #PressQuote https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpwerjy20kyo
That special little spark that makes you *you*?
Disgusting. Load up the AI to doxx you with it.
The worst part is it has come for Amtrak.
Like my guy, I'm on a train. We're all getting the same microwaved meals.
Yes, even if you aren't in the US, it turns out. Thank you comments/emails from the parallel dimension without US hegemony! Hope you're loving it there.
RE: https://mastodon.social/@eff/116484403976130449
Newest blog up, on why Section 230 is important for the Fediverse.
@cypurr And for folks still on it, check out Imani on Instagram (@y2kbug.zip). https://www.404media.co/trans-rights-privacy-online-cybersecurity-workshop-deadname-not-found/
@cypurr (pt2)
@cypurr In case anyone wants the zine, it's on the cypurr instagram and here (pt 1)
So excited to have the work of @cypurr and Cache Me Outside highlighted.
Cryptoparties are back, now with DJs 😁.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/16/big-tech-breakup-parties