TL;DR: A lawyer highlights the alarming link between AI chatbots and mass casualty incidents, pointing out that the rapid advancement of the technology outpaces necessary safety measures. https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/13/lawyer-behind-ai-psychosis-cases-warns-of-mass-casualty-risks/ #law #tech #legaltech ⚖️ 🤖 #autosum
Digg's short-lived reboot is on pause, and a sizeable proportion of staff is being laid off, but the story isn't over. Founder Kevin Rose sold the company in 2012 but repurchased it, alongside Alexis Ohanian, in 2025, relaunching it in open beta in January 2026 as "the front page of the internet, now with superpowers." However, it was pulled from the app store today, with CEO Justin Mezzell citing the "brutal reality of finding product fit" and an "unprecedented bot problem." What now? Rose will return to Digg full time to figure out next steps. Here's @Sarahp's story for @Techcrunch.
TL;DR: A lawyer highlights the alarming link between AI chatbots and mass casualty incidents, pointing out that the rapid advancement of the technology outpaces necessary safety measures. https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/13/lawyer-behind-ai-psychosis-cases-warns-of-mass-casualty-risks/ #law #tech #legaltech ⚖️ 🤖 #autosum
Digg's short-lived reboot is on pause, and a sizeable proportion of staff is being laid off, but the story isn't over. Founder Kevin Rose sold the company in 2012 but repurchased it, alongside Alexis Ohanian, in 2025, relaunching it in open beta in January 2026 as "the front page of the internet, now with superpowers." However, it was pulled from the app store today, with CEO Justin Mezzell citing the "brutal reality of finding product fit" and an "unprecedented bot problem." What now? Rose will return to Digg full time to figure out next steps. Here's @Sarahp's story for @Techcrunch.
Bad news 😔💔
I am sad to announce today that unfortunately I will not be working with Privacy Guides anymore after the end of this month.
Good news! 🚨
I will be available for a new position or contract, starting in April!
I am looking for a position or contact for:
✊ Digital rights activist (with a specialty in privacy rights)
🔒 Privacy expert or consultant
Fediverse and Mastodon advocate
🙌 Managerial position
📰 Tech journalist
💻 Technical writer
💚 Or any other fitting positions
I am especially interested in working with nonprofit organisations, cooperatives, open-source projects, privacy-oriented software companies, or any other organisations working for the public good.
🇨🇦 Remote from Canada
All the work I produce is guaranteed to be AI-free
Let me know if you hear of any good opportunities!
RE: https://infosec.exchange/@Em0nM4stodon/116194451395085142
Y’all. Em brings a wealth of privacy, digital rights, and open-source information to the world. And she’s super smart and friendly.
If you need to fill a gap on your team, do yourself a favor and give her a look.
Bad news 😔💔
I am sad to announce today that unfortunately I will not be working with Privacy Guides anymore after the end of this month.
Good news! 🚨
I will be available for a new position or contract, starting in April!
I am looking for a position or contact for:
✊ Digital rights activist (with a specialty in privacy rights)
🔒 Privacy expert or consultant
Fediverse and Mastodon advocate
🙌 Managerial position
📰 Tech journalist
💻 Technical writer
💚 Or any other fitting positions
I am especially interested in working with nonprofit organisations, cooperatives, open-source projects, privacy-oriented software companies, or any other organisations working for the public good.
🇨🇦 Remote from Canada
All the work I produce is guaranteed to be AI-free
Let me know if you hear of any good opportunities!
RE: https://infosec.exchange/@Em0nM4stodon/116194451395085142
Y’all. Em brings a wealth of privacy, digital rights, and open-source information to the world. And she’s super smart and friendly.
If you need to fill a gap on your team, do yourself a favor and give her a look.
I feel like there is a real desire for better tech out there.
The reason I am saying this is that I would never have expected that this little side project that is https://technically-good.ca/ would draw this much engagement - and I don't mean the quick-hit types of engagement, like likes and boosts.
I mean *real people* writing in with questions, comments, concerns. Creatives saying how an article really resonated with them, folks asking how they can help their friend group migrate to a less shitty platform, many others.
And I'm just running a tiny blog that's been up for only a few months!
I am very encouraged by these responses. We have momentum right now and it feels like something is shifting.
If you have a blog, post content critical of AI and the established algorithmic platforms, or provide tips for using alternatives - KEEP IT UP. ✊🏼Even if you think you are just one small person. Change is happening!
I feel like there is a real desire for better tech out there.
The reason I am saying this is that I would never have expected that this little side project that is https://technically-good.ca/ would draw this much engagement - and I don't mean the quick-hit types of engagement, like likes and boosts.
I mean *real people* writing in with questions, comments, concerns. Creatives saying how an article really resonated with them, folks asking how they can help their friend group migrate to a less shitty platform, many others.
And I'm just running a tiny blog that's been up for only a few months!
I am very encouraged by these responses. We have momentum right now and it feels like something is shifting.
If you have a blog, post content critical of AI and the established algorithmic platforms, or provide tips for using alternatives - KEEP IT UP. ✊🏼Even if you think you are just one small person. Change is happening!
RE: https://social.publicspaces.net/@publicspaces/116216759839655883
Happy to share the good news of another @publicspaces conference happening this year!
Join us on June 4, 5 and 6th in Amsterdam.
Looking forward to work on this once again 😄
#Tech #Fediverse #BigTech #TechPolicy #PublicSpaces #PubConf2026 #OpenSource #Ethics #AI #ATProto #SocialMedia #Democracy #SocialWeb #EU #NL #Conference
PublicSpaces Conference 2026 on June 4, 5 and 6!
Together with @waag we are happy to announce the 6th edition of the PublicSpaces Conference. This year, we will focus on the impact of technology on our democracy.
Through keynotes, panel discussions, workshops, and art, we will explore how the digital public space can be shaped based on democratic values.
Want to join? Keep an eye on our newsletter and website for updates! https://conference.publicspaces.net/en
RE: https://social.publicspaces.net/@publicspaces/116216759839655883
Happy to share the good news of another @publicspaces conference happening this year!
Join us on June 4, 5 and 6th in Amsterdam.
Looking forward to work on this once again 😄
#Tech #Fediverse #BigTech #TechPolicy #PublicSpaces #PubConf2026 #OpenSource #Ethics #AI #ATProto #SocialMedia #Democracy #SocialWeb #EU #NL #Conference
Our Technical Communications Officer @brucelawson entered the stage today at a tech conference in Oslo. The crowd sat in awe (probably because of how handsome he is. Or maybe due to the title of the talk, who knows). A whisper heard in the crowd:
“Bruce was just on stage and restored my hopes that we might be able to win back the internet from the clutches of the Big Tech perps - download Vivaldi, y’all!”
Our Technical Communications Officer @brucelawson entered the stage today at a tech conference in Oslo. The crowd sat in awe (probably because of how handsome he is. Or maybe due to the title of the talk, who knows). A whisper heard in the crowd:
“Bruce was just on stage and restored my hopes that we might be able to win back the internet from the clutches of the Big Tech perps - download Vivaldi, y’all!”
Bad news 😔💔
I am sad to announce today that unfortunately I will not be working with Privacy Guides anymore after the end of this month.
Good news! 🚨
I will be available for a new position or contract, starting in April!
I am looking for a position or contact for:
✊ Digital rights activist (with a specialty in privacy rights)
🔒 Privacy expert or consultant
Fediverse and Mastodon advocate
🙌 Managerial position
📰 Tech journalist
💻 Technical writer
💚 Or any other fitting positions
I am especially interested in working with nonprofit organisations, cooperatives, open-source projects, privacy-oriented software companies, or any other organisations working for the public good.
🇨🇦 Remote from Canada
All the work I produce is guaranteed to be AI-free
Let me know if you hear of any good opportunities!
Bad news 😔💔
I am sad to announce today that unfortunately I will not be working with Privacy Guides anymore after the end of this month.
Good news! 🚨
I will be available for a new position or contract, starting in April!
I am looking for a position or contact for:
✊ Digital rights activist (with a specialty in privacy rights)
🔒 Privacy expert or consultant
Fediverse and Mastodon advocate
🙌 Managerial position
📰 Tech journalist
💻 Technical writer
💚 Or any other fitting positions
I am especially interested in working with nonprofit organisations, cooperatives, open-source projects, privacy-oriented software companies, or any other organisations working for the public good.
🇨🇦 Remote from Canada
All the work I produce is guaranteed to be AI-free
Let me know if you hear of any good opportunities!
Maintaining open source projects is mostly a thankless task, but very occasionally a very kind soul drops their appreciation and thanks, and it really does make your day 🥰
▶️ Take a moment sometimes to thank the maintainers of open source projects you value!
Maintaining open source projects is mostly a thankless task, but very occasionally a very kind soul drops their appreciation and thanks, and it really does make your day 🥰
▶️ Take a moment sometimes to thank the maintainers of open source projects you value!