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analyst, adventurer, advocate for better things

[M B @mbennyd]

Another exciting publication out with @The_Siegster, this time focused on emerging AI and the potential acceleration and exploitation of these new tools by malign actors. Huge thanks to @GNET_research for having us, happy Friday everyone!

[GNET @GNET_research]

Today's Insight by @the_siegster and @mben3689 explores how the emergence of new deep-learning and AI generative models may enable and accelerate the production of a greater quantity and quality of digital propaganda by non-state extremist actors.
https://t.co/6zCoVN9USE

[Afghan Analyst @AfghanAnalyst2]

#Taliban:
"The entire city of Kabul will be fully covered by #CCTV cameras. According to a security-technical plan of the Ministry of Interior&with the people's cooperation, nearly 60,000 CCTV cameras have been installed on the roads and streets of Kabul& more will be installed."

[M B @mbennyd]

@coolfacejane ugh I’m so sorry this is unreal

[More in Common @Moreincommon_]

On the eve of #BastilleDayParade + in the wake of killing of a teenager, our team in 🇫🇷 published a new poll on perceptions of the police, racism and French identity. Bottom line : lots more nuance than you'd see on Twitter or in the news. #Thread (in French) below 🧵...

[More in Common @Moreincommon_]

Seven years today since the murder of Jo Cox MP, we strive to honour her memory #moreincommon

[the Prosecution Project @ProsecutionProj]

Since its inception in 2017, tPP has aimed to make all of its data available online, free, and accessible.
We are excited to announce that our data is officially published to browse/download on our website here: https://t.co/x2kqx3rJrk.

Spread the word to your networks!!!

[John Green @sportswithjohn]

Am I friends with any radiation oncologists, especially those who might be knowledgeable about proton therapy?
(Generally, I try not to abuse my platform by making annoying asks, but I have decided to make an exception.)

[Anthony Dominic @alloveranthony]

Netflix charging $7.99 to add a user when they aren’t paying their writers

[allyson @allysonmedlin]

Everyone loves someone who has had an abortion regardless of this insane, dangerous, and monstrous ban!!!!!!!!

[Lakota Man @LakotaMan1]

Let’s celebrate. This white power hand signaling motherfucker (George Santos) has been indicted on federal criminal charges.

[DFRLab - @dfrlab.bsky.social @DFRLab]

Following Saturday's mass shooting in Allen, Texas, the shooter motivations have become clearer. During the attack the shooter wore an "RWDS" patch - "Right-Wing Death Squad."

@meghaneconroy weighs in on the acronym's meme history at @thisisinsider.
https://t.co/JC0uOQ1qZl

[Robert Downen @RobertDownen_]

-Donald Trump liable for sexual abuse
-George Santos criminally charged
-Texas GOP Rep. Bryan Slaton ousted for sex scandal

What a day for the Republican Party.

[Robert Downen @RobertDownen_]

#BREAKING the Texas House just unanimously voted to expel far-right Rep. Bryan Slaton for allegedly getting a 19yo staffer drunk and having sex with her. His name was just taken off the roll call board.

Story coming @TexasTribune #txlege

[chris evans @notcapnamerica]

BREAKING: Congressman George Santos has been criminally charged by federal prosecutors in New York's Eastern District.

The exact charges are still under seal but he's been accused of violating campaign finance laws, conflict of interest laws, stealing $ from a veteran for his terminal dog, and credit card fraud.

[Mueller, She Wrote @MuellerSheWrote]

BREAKING: TRUMP: NO HE DID NOT RAPE. YES ON SEXUALLY ABUSED. YES SHE WAS INJURED. AWARDED HER $2M. YES HE DEFAMED HER. YES HE LIED. YES HE MADE THE STATEMENT WITH MALICE. YES SHE WAS INJURED. AWARD: $1M. REPUTATION REPAIR $1.7M. YES HE ACTED MALICIOUSLY. AWARD $280K...

[The Tennessee Holler @TheTNHoller]

OKLAHOMA: “FBI investigating GOP Okla. officials (including the sheriff) caught on tape talking about lynching Black people, murdering newspaper reporters”
https://t.co/dT0bcw6rQY

[BrooklynDad_Defiant!☮️ @mmpadellan]

GREAT NEWS: Ralph Yarl, who was shot TWICE (once in the head) for ringing the wrong doorbell, has been released from the hospital and should recover fully.

GET WELL SOON, RALPH!🙏💙

BONUS NEWS: Andrew Lester, the racist fucker who shot him, is being hit with 2 felony charges of assault in the first degree and armed criminal action.

[Brian J. Karem @BrianKarem]

NOW: Stop the Steal organizer and ubiquitous MAGA figure, Ali Alexander, says he’s sorry for asking teenage boys for d*ck pics.

“I apologize for any inappropriate messages sent over the years,” Alexander wrote.

According to the Daily Beast, Alexander received nude photos from a then 15-year-old boy.

Another boy, who was propositioned for photos at 17-years-old, states, “No person like Ali should be even near politics.”

Anyone surprised?

[CALL TO ACTIVISM @CalltoActivism]

HOLY SHIT. 75% of Florida’s residents either somewhat or strongly oppose DeSantis’ six-week abortion ban — including 61% of Republicans.

DeSantis just ended his career.

And it gets worse.

Not only did DeSantis sign Florida’s near total abortion ban at 11pm, not only did they censor public input as they pushed it through, but the new ban requires women who are victims of RAPE or INCEST to show PROOF to get an exception to the ban.

This ban would prevent four million Florida women of reproductive age from accessing abortion care after six weeks — before many women even know they're pregnant.

There is absolutely no way Gen-Z and women are going to allow this to stand.

DeSantis is f*cked.