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jaykuo , to Random
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Justice Clarence Thomas is about to go through some things. Two senators have now asked Merrick Garland to appoint a special counsel to investigate his likely ethics and tax crimes. My write-up in the replies below.

arstechnica , to Random
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OpenAI board shakeup: Microsoft out, Apple backs away amid AI partnership scrutiny

Microsoft gives up non-voting observer board role; Apple rethinks a planned similar position.

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/07/openai-board-shakeup-microsoft-out-apple-backs-away-amid-ai-partnership-scrutiny/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

dorzig ,
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@arstechnica Is it reassuring that the employees of OpenAI have not become self aware yet? Or is that worse…..

georgetakei , to Random
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wbpeckham ,
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@georgetakei I have no particular wish for her other than to be happy.

arstechnica , to Random
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The Galaxy Z Fold & Flip 6 are not as exciting to Samsung as Galaxy AI

Samsung's spec-bump products get coated in Galaxy AI lacquer for their showing.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/07/the-galaxy-z-fold-flip-6-are-not-as-exciting-to-samsung-as-galaxy-ai/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

adam ,
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@arstechnica kind of disappointing not to see the rumored aspect ratio change on the fold 6. The phone is still too tall and not wide enough when closed

arstechnica , to Random
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How disinformation from a Russian AI spam farm ended up on top of Google search results

A fake article about Volodymyr Zelensky’s wife buying a Bugatti with US aid was promoted by bots.

https://arstechnica.com/ai/2024/07/how-disinformation-from-a-russian-ai-spam-farm-ended-up-on-top-of-google-search-results/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

shadow06 ,
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@arstechnica You have to disprove the claim first before screaming disinformation. Terrible journalism.

solownh ,
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@arstechnica

Meanwhile, Clarence Thomas visits Putin's home town...and no one cares...

georgetakei , to Random
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Hydration is important, folks!

raiaren ,
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@georgetakei I like it (getting older) 👍

rbreich , to Random
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Office Hours prediction: Does Trump win or lose — against Biden or another Dem? https://robertreich.substack.com/p/office-hours-prediction-does-trump?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

Curiouswatcher ,

@rbreich He loses people forget, we're not voting, just for President Biden. We're voting for the whole team. We are against the MAGA agenda .

arstechnica , to Random
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Europe’s first Ariane 6 flight achieved most of its goals, but ended prematurely

Ariane 6 launched into orbit, but an upper stage problem kept it from completing the demo flight.

https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/07/europes-first-ariane-6-flight-achieved-most-of-its-goals-but-ended-prematurely/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

BoscoZebra ,
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@arstechnica @arstechnica I remember when SpaceX did something similar on flight 2 of their space dildo and Ars called it a "flawless" flight

georgetakei , to Random
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Be the change you want to sea in the world.

Garst ,
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@georgetakei Don't sea shanties fill that niche? 🏴‍☠️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8ju_10NkGY

MorganV ,

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Suddenly.
Caribbean Queen.
When The Going Gets Tough.

There's three theme songs right there.

georgetakei , to Random
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Whiskerkenbrook ,
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@georgetakei Political candidate preaching from the pulpit? Forget separation of church and state? Was there a memo?

jack_of_sandwich ,
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@georgetakei why do some Christians have so much trouble understanding one of the most well known stories of the Bible, where Jesus unambiguously condemned the death penalty.
"Forget those dumbass rules my father gave you, and let he who is without sin cast the first stone"

georgetakei , to Random
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kelsiraespace ,
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@georgetakei it's funny watching this gorn pretend to be human

Stormcat ,
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@georgetakei This is how Aliens and Billionaires relate to humans. Is it working?

arstechnica , to Random
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Why every quantum computer will need a powerful classical computer

Error-correcting a quantum computer will mean processing 100TB every second.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/07/why-every-quantum-computer-will-need-a-powerful-classical-computer/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

gilgwath ,
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@arstechnica Great, add it to the gwrowing laundry list of useless snakeoil designed to ruine the planet.

jeffehobbs ,
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@arstechnica I can easily process 100TB every second, it is easy, for me

georgetakei , to Random
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The more you know!

frankreiff ,
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@georgetakei @nicklockwood I guess it’s better to endure a little helping of childhood trauma than to miss out on irony, sarcasm & fun altogether 😎

georgetakei OP ,
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@coyoty 😂

georgetakei , to Random
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JudyOlo ,
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@georgetakei
Lying two-faced hypocrite. Too deluded or stupid to not know how video works.

palin ,
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@georgetakei
Apparently Heritage foundation got hacked!
Thank you Gay furries!
You fkn rock!!!!

arstechnica , to Random
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New weight-loss and diabetes drugs linked to lower risk of 10 cancers

For diabetes patients, GLP-1 drugs linked to lower cancer risks compared to insulin.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/07/new-weight-loss-and-diabetes-drugs-linked-to-lower-risk-of-10-cancers/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

svgeesus ,
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@arstechnica "Lower risk" and "lower risk compared to insulin" are very different things.

mlanger ,
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@arstechnica Weight loss, lower risk of cancer. What's the catch?

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