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I studied computer science and wrote my thesis on graph neural networks. I'm confident I understand AI better than those clueless dimwits who ask ChatGPT what they should have for dinner and end up eating pizza with glue and rocks. Or break production with their garbage code.

This post (and especially their "AI fluency" matrix) by the CEO of Zapier horrifies me.

What they're looking for are trained monkeys.

How many of these LLM users they're selecting for have ever done any academic research on AI? How many have ever trained a model themselves? How many actually understand the math and the theory behind it? How many had even just a linear algebra undergraduate course?

Meanwhile, those with a real understanding of AI are deemed "Unacceptable". Incapable.

Let these morons who coerce you into using LLMs have their production environment broken a couple of times. They truly deserve it. Fill their Confluence with the AI-generated garbage they crave so much. And then quit.
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Kymberly (@Kymberly@old.mermaid.town)

Just saw a competency matrix for hiring/evaluating employees in IT - engineering, marketing, HR, support and product dev.
Old Mermaid Town

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ICE abducted folks today.
They say it's going down.
It happened even in LA,
a sanctuary town.
But most the news is something else,
so you might have never known.
Can you imagine how it feels
to be taken from your home?

And now my voice has given way
to singing like a drum.
Tears have been your food today,
and sleep has never come.
I bet it hollows out your belly,
eats you to the bone.
Can you imagine how it feels
to be taken from your home?

#poetry #AbolishICE #antifa

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ITM,

Palantir on the Defensive, performs MASS LA RIOT RITUAL!

Also, Mutant Humans, and Greta Saga continues

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ICE Protests Spark Unrest in LA as Trump Sends in National Guard iranpress.com/content/306210

ICE Protests Spark Unrest in LA as Trump Sends in National Guard

Concerns over excessive force grew as the situation became increasingly chaotic, especially after President Donald Trump bypassed state leadership to deploy National Guard troops on Sunday.
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#Islamismus verstehen !

Wie denken die Führer des #Islam?


In einer funktionierenden Gesellschaft passen sich die Gäste dem Gastgeber an.
In Deutschland passt sich die Gesellschaft den Gästen an und verzichtet auf seine Kultur.
#Islamismus #Gruppenvergewaltigungen #Messermorde #Brandmauertote #Islam #Brandmaueropfer #Massenvergewaltigungen
#Islam #Moslem #Islamisten #Migration
#Sharia #Islam #Islamismus #GG #Grundgesetzt

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Moderate #Moslime rufen zu #Mord auf!


In einer funktionierenden Gesellschaft passen sich die Gäste dem Gastgeber an.
In Deutschland passt sich die Gesellschaft den Gästen an und verzichtet auf seine Kultur.
#Islamismus #Gruppenvergewaltigungen #Messermorde #Brandmauertote #Islam #Brandmaueropfer #Massenvergewaltigungen
#Islam #Moslem #Islamisten #Migration
#Sharia #Islam #Islamismus #GG #Grundgesetzt

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North Korea’s 20×10 Policy: Rural Regeneration on an Unprecedented Scale youngpioneertours.com/north-ko…

North Korea's 20x10 Policy: Rural Regeneration on an Unprecedented Scale — Young Pioneer Tours

North Korea’s 20x10 Policy, introduced in 2024, represents one of the boldest domestic development strategies the country has undertaken in decades.
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Bitcoin is pure evil: Part 33,456

New Alaska Bitcoin Mine Would Burn as Much Energy as the State’s Largest Coal Plant

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Bitcoin is as sick and as twisted as you can get. Pure greed. Pure evil.


New Alaska Bitcoin Mine Would Burn as Much Energy as the State’s Largest Coal Plant

Fueled by “stranded” natural gas, the startup hopes to become the largest in the US, and to make Alaska an industry center.
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LonM

I would go further - All blockchain cryptocurrencies are obsolete given proposals for digital cash systems like GNU Taler use blinded signatures which are more resource efficient to deploy and use.

But these digital cash systems are designed to interface with the existing economy and make it difficult to avoid tax, so of course, they're not going to get the same level of hype from those who finance the cryptocurrency industry.

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Over 500,000 Haitians threatened with deportation iacenter.org/2025/06/07/over-5…

Over 500,000 Haitians threatened with deportation - International Action Center

By G. Dunkel June 5, 2025 The 2010 earthquake that was centered on Léogâne, Haiti, a small city southwest of Port-au-Prince, created such devastation that President Barack Obama decided to grant all Haitians residing in the United States at that time…
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Arch and Arch based distros seem to represent 29% of answers, way higher than Ubuntu and Ubuntu based distros, at 22% including Linux Mint, or 16% not including it. It's higher than Fedora at 19% of answers.

Another surprising number is NixOS, sitting at 7%. Final thing that surprised me is SteamOS: it only got 39 answers, meaning virtually no one seems to use their Steam Deck as their main computer.

89% of people who answered the survey said that they don't use an immutable distro.

Plasma is, on the surface, the most used DE out there, it sits at 30%.Vanilla GNOME sits at 14%, but if we tally up all GNOME implementations, we land on 35%, beating KDE pretty soundly.

Tiling WMs gathered up 21% of votes, meaning that they're actually the third thing used by people, far above any other DE than GNOME and KDE.

Hyprland seems to be very popular right now, at almost 48% of answers. We also have Sway, at 12%, i3 at 11%, and then a smattering of others, like AwesomeWM, bspwm, qtile, xmonad and more.

Speaking of which: Wayland got 66% of answers here, versus 34% for X11.

As per hardware, I asked people which kind of GPU and CPU they used. For CPUs, AMD and Intel are really evenly matched, at 50% for AMD and 49% for Intel, the last % being for ARM based CPUs.

As per GPUs, AMD takes the lead here, but not by much, we get to 39% of answers.

22% of people who answered only have an Nvidia GPU, so that's still pretty high, and if we add Nvidia GPUs as a hybrid configuration in a laptop, we land on 37%.

Pure Intel configurations, represent 22% of answers for integrated graphics, and 1% for dedicated Intel only, plus another % for people who run a hybrid config with a dedicated Intel GPU, so at most 24%.

As per the provenance of that hardware, a lot of people seem to build their own computers to run Linux on, at 44%. 40% of people who took the survey bought a PC from a major window manufacturer, with WIndows preinstalled, or no OS if the option was available.

Apart from that, only 4% said they used a computer from a Linux manufacturer, like TUxedo, System76, Slimbook, and the like, 2% use a mac, and, interestingly, 5% bought a computer from a major manufacturer with Linux preinstalled, so presumably from Dell or Lenovo, as these are the 2 main ones that have the option, AFAIK.

I paired that question with another one, asking how well Linux ran on people's computers, and overwhelmingly, it seems that hardware compatibility is great these days. 63% of respondents said they experienced 0 issues after installing Linux, and 23% said they did have small problems that they could fix. Only 13% said there's still hardware that doesn't work at all, and 1% said their computer performs pretty badly under Linux.

66% of people who answered use flatpaks mixed in with packages from other sources, and 6% only use this format, meaning we're at almost 3/4 of respondants that use Flatpaks daily.

The results are not as positive for other formats, with Snaps not being used at all by 84% of people who answered, and 54% of people not using APpImages at all.

On the topic of applications, Firefox seems to be the asbolute most poplar browser here, at 68%, with an extra 9% for Firefox derivatives like Librewolf.

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@fonecokid@c.im There's a simple and easy way to solve this but too bad #Newsom doesn't have the balls to do it. Shut off the water and electricity to every Federal building in Los Angeles. Have the Fire Marshals condemn the buildings and render them uninhabitable. Fire Marshals have to be allowed access to any building to conduct Fire Code inspections. They can not legally be denied. But we know they will be. So when they are, have them declare the buildings not safe for occupancy and order the electric and water to be shut off. The Federal Government does not trump the State Fire Marshal. Full stop. Too bad Newsom is too chicken-shit to actually do this though.

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Eventually, old computers and operating systems will likely be referred to as dumb computers or dumb terminals or similar, because they don't have artificial intelligence.

Similar to how the term 'digital' has shifted from doing numeric calculations and storage to how it's used today, referring to content you purchase and stream or download from the internet.

Terminology changes over time, and I'm not sure that I like some of the changes. 🤷

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lastweakness

What Google's response actually looks like:

It sounds like there might be a misunderstanding about how foldable phones work!

Foldable phones are not inflated. They are highly sophisticated electronic devices with a flexible screen and a complex hinge mechanism that allows them to bend or fold.

Here's how they generally work:

  • Flexible Display: Unlike traditional smartphones with rigid glass screens, foldable phones use flexible OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) or AMOLED displays. These displays are built on a plastic or polyimide substrate, which is much more flexible and can bend without breaking.
  • Hinge Mechanism: This is a crucial component. Manufacturers like Samsung, Google, Huawei, and others have developed intricate hinge designs (often involving multiple interlocking gears) that allow the phone to fold and unfold smoothly and precisely. The hinge is designed to be durable and withstand thousands of folds.
  • Software Optimization: The operating system (usually Android) is optimized to adapt to the different screen states. When the phone is folded, it functions like a compact smartphone. When unfolded, the software seamlessly adjusts the interface to take advantage of the larger, tablet-like screen, enabling multitasking and enhanced viewing experiences.
  • Materials: While the core display is flexible, manufacturers often use ultra-thin glass (UTG) or specialized flexible plastic layers on top for improved scratch resistance and a more premium feel.

So, to be clear, you don't "inflate" a foldable phone like a balloon. You simply unfold it to reveal the larger screen, and fold it back up for a more compact form factor.

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Here ya go, this is what Google AI gave me...

How to inflate a foldable phone?

  • Make sure your phone is turned off and that the battery is fully charged.
  • Find the inflation port on your phone. It is usually located on the bottom edge of the phone.
  • Connect the inflation hose to the inflation port.
  • Turn on the inflator and start inflating the phone.
  • Once the phone is fully inflated, disconnect the inflation hose and turn off the inflator.
  • Your phone is now ready to use.

Please note that this is just a general tutorial. The specific steps may vary depending on the model of your phone. Always consult your phone's user manual for more specific instructions.
Here are some additional tips:

  • Use a slow and steady stream of air when inflating your phone.
  • Do not over-inflate your phone. This could damage the phone.

If you have any problems inflating your phone, consult your phone's manufacturer or a qualified technician.

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Apple Announces Foundation Models Framework for Developers to Leverage AI

Link: apple.com/newsroom/2025/06/app…
Discussion: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4…


Apple supercharges its tools and technologies for developers to foster creativity, innovation, and design

Apple announced new technologies and enhancements to its developer tools to help developers create more beautiful, intelligent, and engaging apps.
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Israeli forces board aid boat bound for Gaza, Freedom Flotilla Coalition says dawn.com/news/1916048/israeli-…

Amnesty calls for Madleen activists’ release as Sweden distances itself from Gaza-bound aid journey

Swedish FM says activists bore "clear personal responsibility" when travelling to Gaza; Tel Aviv to deport activists to their respective countries.
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@Kon , a human rights lawyer, who has extensive expertise in the area of international #maritime law:

"This is state-based #piracy under International maritime law"

@Bundesregierung

#breakthesiege
#Madleen #FreedomFlottilla #freedomflotillacoalition
#Gaza
#starvation #hunger #aushungerung #aid
#genocide #Genozid #stopGenocide

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#Gaza #FreedomFlotilla
#BBC #propaganda
@palestine

"Israel's act of piracy was described by the BBC as "diverting" the Madleen. In what universe was this a diversion? When you capture people in international waters who have committed no crime, you have not diverted them, you have kidnapped them"
That's why I do what I do, trying to give a truer to life version of events than corporate media does. They're devious and rubbish. Boycott I say.

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Israel did not arrest the crew of the Madleen, it kidnapped them

The crew are now hostages...
Ricky Hale (Council Estate Media)

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On May 19, 2025, Landsat 9 captured this image of the Serra de Caldas in the state of Goiás, Brazil. The oval plateau is covered by a biologically rich savanna and grassland ecosystem called Cerrado. The Cerrado covers about one-fifth of Brazil’s land area and represents the second-largest biome in South America behind the Amazon. These lands […]

Central Brazil Cerrado - NASA

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Palestinian Writer Schools Piers Morgan: Zionism Is Not Judaism mintpressnews.com/ahmed-alnaou…

Ahmed Alnaouq on Zionism, Gaza and His Clash with Piers Morgan

Ahmed Alnaouq joins Lowkey on The Watchdog to discuss Zionism, his viral confrontation with Piers Morgan, and his powerful new book We Are Not Numbers, amplifying Palestinian voices under siege.
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À Los Angeles, après la Garde nationale Donald Trump menace d’envoyer l’armée contre les manifestant·es

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Les manifestations contre la politique migratoire de la Maison-Blanche se sont poursuivies pour une troisième journée consécutive dans le comté de Los Angeles.

Pour la première fois depuis 1965, le président américain a décidé de déployer la Garde nationale sans le consentement du gouverneur Newsom qui a annoncé poursuivre l’administration en justice.


À Los Angeles, après la Garde nationale Donald Trump menace d’envoyer l’armée contre les manifestants | Le Grand Continent

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Russia Returns First POWs Under 25 in Istanbul Deal sputnikglobe.com/20250609/russ…

Russia Returns First POWs Under 25 in Istanbul Deal

On June 9, in line with the Russian-Ukrainian agreements reached on June 2 in Istanbul, the first group of Russian servicemen under the age of 25 was returned from territory controlled by the Kiev regime, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported.
Sputnik International

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Using Linux At Work - Applications I Use

Download Dashlane for free on your first device by clicking here bit.ly/36Q8eBT and automatically get a 30 day free trial of premium! No credit card required at signup! In this one, I'll take a look at the applications I use regularly to done using Linux: from web browser to office suite, note taking, prototyping...

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I use the default elementary OS Mail and Calendar apps. While they have their limitations, they are still pretty handy in a pinch, and since I don’t send all that much email, and most of our meetings are informal, my needs are well covered.

We also tend to use Slack a lot. We also use Asana to manage the roadmap and the state of various projects and tasks, and this runs perfectly in a browser, so it’s another pinned tab.Finally, to handle communication with the dev team, we use Gitlab, with multiple boards. This is also handled through Firefox without any issues whatsoever.

LibreOffice. It’s a great office suite, it’s fast, it’s flexible, handles MS document formats pretty well, and looks good on elementary OS, once I switched it to a tabbed interface. I mostly work on the word processor and the spreadsheets, since I rarely have to give presentations.

For mockups, I tend to use GIMP, or more recently, GLIMPSE, just because its icon is nicer, if I’m honest. I’m used to it, and since I mainly work from screenshots that I then transform and tweak, it does a pretty good job.

All my files are synced through pCloud, just in case. It’s a fantastic cloud syncing solution, pretty inexpensive, and reliable, and it lets you sync folder to folder on as many devices as you want, which means you don’t have to store your files in a single folder for them to be synced.

The main one here is Notes Up. It’s a markdown note taking application, that’s designed for elementary OS, but I’m pretty sure you can find it somewhere else. It has nothing really special, but since it looks so nice on elementary, I stuck with it. Its note database is synced through pCloud to my main desktop at home, so I always have everything where I need it.

Obviously, I also use Firefox all the time, and Chromium a little bit less. I prefer Firefox, since I really like what the company is doing for the web in general, and I don’t want to give Google more power than it already has, so staying clear of their browsing engine is a priority for me. Still, since our webapp is used by real people, who, you know, use Chrome, I also test our webapp on Chromium.

ULauncher is another one I came to use to quickly find files. It’s a quick launch tool: just hit control + space, and start typing. It can use accelerators to filter specific stuff, for example, when I type gt budget, it’s going to use Gnome Tracker to find files names Budget, and offer me a bunch of options to deal with that file.
A very simple tool I also use it COlor Picker, a basic color picking utility available in the App Center in elementary OS. It keeps a history of the colors you’ve selected, and allows you to quickly copy and paste them, in various formats, like RGB, hexadecimal, etc…

I also use Optimizer, a nice looking system monitor for elementary OS. It allows me to monitor processes, cpu, ram, and disk usage, and check if running our web app is getting too intensive on a specific browser.

Less used apps include Drawing, a paint-like program for quick annotations on screenshots, Screen recorder for quick video screen grabs to illustrate a specific bug or issue, and PDF tricks for when I need to merge or split pdf documents.

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I asked Grok a silly question... and learned something.

The phrase "drive on a parkway and park on a driveway" is a humorous observation about the quirky naming of roads and spaces in English. Here's why:

Parkway: Originally, "parkway" referred to a road bordered by or running through a park or landscaped greenery, like the scenic boulevards designed in the 19th century (e.g., Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn, 1870s). The term emphasized aesthetic appeal, not parking. Over time, "parkway" came to describe major roads for driving, often with limited access, like highways. You drive on them because they’re built for travel, not parking.

Driveway: A "driveway" was historically a private path for driving vehicles from a road to a house or garage (think 1920s-1930s suburban homes). Since it leads to a home, it’s a convenient spot to park your car, even though the name suggests a path for driving. The term stuck, and now we associate driveways with parking.

#LOL #AI #humor

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Israeli companies are facing increased advertising costs on Meta platforms due to a decline in effectiveness of their ads.

Israeli companies spent between $1.8 and $1.9 billion on Meta advertising between 2023 and 2025, with decreasing effectiveness. Israeli firms have been identified as top advertisers on Meta, including gaming companies, IT services firms, content marketing companies, and brick-and-mortar e-commerce suppliers.

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Leaked Data From Meta Reveal Israeli Companies Are Struggling To Find Customers

For the year 2025, the Israeli government announced it would be earmarking an additional $150 million toward global public relations, an unprecedented increase in spending that comes alongside a striking collapse in perception for Israel around the w…
Murtaza Hussain (Drop Site News)

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Freedom Flotilla Coalition: Israel Abducts Madleen – BREAKING #Palestine palestinechronicle.com/freedom…

Freedom Flotilla Coalition: Israel Abducts Madleen - BREAKING - Palestine Chronicle

The Freedom Flotilla Coalition announced that the Israeli army boarded its ship Madleen, which was headed to Gaza, and contact was lost.
admin (Palestine Chronicle)
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