Cole Howard (BlueCheckmark)

(He/Him/His) It's a real ride over here, welcome to the party. Not politically affiliated with the talented Voice Over Actor (also very handsome) Cole Howard.

[Scott Robertson @sarobertson_]

Avi Lewis on the NDP losing more seats to the CPC than the LPC during the last election: That centre-left, a slightly to the left form of centrism, is no match for right-wing populism. We actually need a progressive populism to do battle with the rage-harvesting right.

[Scott Robertson @sarobertson_]

Avi Lewis: And now 3k people killed in Lebanon in war crimes of now a significant scope and not to mention the global destabilization of its attack on Iran which by many accounts it dragged the United States into. This is a rogue state, Israel.

[hasanabi @hasanthehun]

if you oppose israel as a politician or a public figure, a lot of political operatives & mainstream publications will actively try to humiliate & make a lesson out of you. just remain steadfast and remember, no amount of manufactured outrage will wash the blood off their hands.

[Masked Rogue 😷 🇵🇸 @unMaskedRogue]

We just want affordable food and housing

[Avi Lewis @avilewis]

The Liberal government might as well have called its AI strategy “All in for AI”.

This is a document that is heavy on hype, but light on the right guardrails that we need to protect people – and to ensure that the benefits of the technology don’t just flow to a handful of tech giants and investors.

It proposes a massive boost to business adoption of AI, with no concern for the consequences this will have for workers, especially young workers who are already watching careers vanish before their eyes.

This government is imposing a world-changing technology on all of us without any public debate. Instead of putting in place strong regulations to safeguard workers, youth, privacy, and our water and energy supply, they prefer to “move fast and break things” as the Silicon Valley motto goes.

That’s why before rushing ahead, with no brakes, we need a robust regulatory framework. Every other industry in this country, from forestry to banking, is regulated. Yet somehow, when it comes to generative AI that is controlled by MAGA-aligned billionaires, the usual rules don’t apply.

New Democrats support the development of cutting edge technology. For AI, that looks like responsible machine learning with small, contained datasets and targeted applications.

We’re calling for a humans-first AI strategy. One that protects Canadian jobs, data and natural resources. Not a strategy that mimics the worst tendencies of AI chatbots: hallucinating benefits and flattering big tech CEOs by telling them exactly what they want to hear.

[Furkan Gözükara @FurkanGozukara]

🚨 BOMBSHELL: Jewish leader Avi Lewis exposes a massive government coverup. He confirms the Canadian arms embargo on Israel is a total lie.

He reveals weapons are secretly funneled through the US military-industrial complex to directly arm the Zionist regime's horrific genocide!

[COPE: Coalition of Progressive Electors @COPEVancouver]

NEW from City Hall: The motion from Councillor @SeanOrr on getting a low-income transit pass has passed unanimously.

[Cole Howard (BlueCheckmark) @ColeMFHoward]

I’m convinced FIFA was 1/2 the reason our dork mayor wanted the job. I remember when he skipped out on his first council meeting to go to Qatar…

[Bob Mackin @bobmackin]

@gregbradyx City hall may have bought enough tickets already. FIFA’s revenue shakedown in each of the 16 cities includes tickets, lounges and suites.
Here’s the Vancouver situation.
https://t.co/wJlD0RDXH5

[Cole Howard (BlueCheckmark) @ColeMFHoward]

@OCATCOfficial Unless you’re Italian 🙄

[Cole Howard (BlueCheckmark) @ColeMFHoward]

The capitalist capture of creative/art spaces is accelerating to a dizzying degree despite the vast majority of people opposing it.

I don’t know how we move on from here, it’s fuckin’ bleak.

[Variety @Variety]

Martin Scorsese is backing an AI company to “push the bounds of creativity to create deeper and richer experiences for audiences.” He is using the technology for storyboarding purposes.

"I’m interested in the intersection of technology and storytelling, and seeing how that can push the bounds of creativity to create deeper and richer experiences for audiences. Cinema is a young medium, only around 125 years old, so we have to be open to how it can evolve. I utilized 3D with ‘Hugo’ and de-aging technology for ‘The Irishman.’ Now, with this tool, I can share what I’m visualizing more clearly and efficiently to my creative team — the production designer, art designer, and cinematographer — for them to build on to enrich cinematic intelligence."

https://t.co/53G0q5wFur

[Cole Howard (BlueCheckmark) @ColeMFHoward]

@Wizardo66043858 @mortimer_1 That immediately signals you’re not rich enough to be a part of those that need to be eaten.

Rich people who shelter their wealth and avoid taxes are the problem, not you! Thanks for doing your civic duty, let’s make sure those wealthier than you do the same.

[stephanie allen @builtjustice]

Anything *but* taxing the rich, huh

[Cole Howard (BlueCheckmark) @ColeMFHoward]

@MikeKlassen @Vote4ABC @LennyNanZhou @PeterMeiszner @KenSimCity @sarahkirby_yung Any solutions you plan to share?

[Cole Howard (BlueCheckmark) @ColeMFHoward]

"Nice job you have there, it'd be a shame if this stupid autonomous robot took it."
Delivery drivers and customers deserve more respect than this nonsense.

If this pilot supposedly takes away the wage of a driver do you think that these "savings" get passed to the customer?

[Mike Klassen 麥嘉信 🇨🇦 @MikeKlassen]

Meet “Brian” 🤖

Earlier this month, Council approved my motion launching a six-month pilot for autonomous food delivery robots in Vancouver.

I believe it’s important that our city continues to embrace innovation, new technology, and opportunities to grow our tech ecosystem and economy. We can learn from this pilot, while supporting technology that has roots in our city.

Proud that Vancouver is sending a strong signal that we are open to innovation and willing to explore new ideas responsibly.

[stephanie allen @builtjustice]

Displacing people from their homes has become way too normalized in Vancouver. When @COPEVancouver wins in Oct, we will stop making renters’ lives hell with a funded Renters Office & anti-displacement development policies. We can do growth without destroying lives.

[SEAN ORR @seanorr]

Mansion Tax now @COPEVancouver

[Heather McPherson @HMcPhersonNDP]

Israeli forces abused Canadian citizens last week and continue to abuse and torture Palestinian citizens. When will this government impose sanctions on Israel?

[Cole Howard (BlueCheckmark) @ColeMFHoward]

@Vote4ABC is all about consultation until it's historic turnout against their bullshit budget.

Governing for the benefit of cops, landlords, and the wealthy. Absolutely repulsive representation for our city.

[Cole Howard (BlueCheckmark) @ColeMFHoward]

The commitment to punishing people in need is astounding.

People are going to die, and these cretins just don’t care.

[ABC Vancouver @Vote4ABC]

Today, the ABC team was honoured to stand alongside residents, businesses, and police representatives to oppose the overdose prevention site at 900 Helmcken without proper consultation. It was inspiring to see so many community members stand together for the good of the neighbourhood and for better outcomes for the most vulnerable residents of our city.

Thanks to all of the community members who have made their voices hear, the opening of the 900 Helmcken OPS has now been delayed. This victory belongs to all of you.

We know that this is just the beginning and we will stand with you through every step of this process. ABC remains committed to ensuring that this OPS will not open at 900 Helmcken or any similar location.

#abcvancouver #publicsafety #affordablitily

@PeterMeiszner
@MikeKlassen
@sarahkirby_yung
@LennyNanZhou
@LisaDominato

[Cole Howard (BlueCheckmark) @ColeMFHoward]

@KarmSumal “Get rid of bad faith people and organizations”

Damn, Karl really said Vote out ABC and defund the Police! That is rad.

Well funded/ maintained OPS, housing, and support in the DTES. Removing people from the community is not a solution, the solution is helping the community.