Digital checkpoints will crop up all over the Internet after MPs backed new powers to expand age verification. The only way to block under-16s is to run checks on everybody. That's millions more people having to hand over personal data to unregulated providers just to access everyday services.

Digital ID checkpoints could erupt across the Internet 🆔 The government is seeking a power grab. And it's not just social media. Every adult will have to do ID checks to access whatever online services the government – any government – decides to restrict or curfew. ORG's James Baker explains ⬇️

The Online Safety Act is an unworkable mess 💩 Can it be changed? And if so, is there the political will to do it? Instead of doubling down on more censorship, Ofcom and the government must take steps to protect freedom of expression. ORG's @sarachitseko.bsky.social and James Baker discuss ⬇️

Hey Meta, don't leave us on read 👻 Over 10k people have said no to Stalker Ads, so get them off our feed! This week ORG joined @goodlawproject.bsky.social outside Meta's offices in a joint action with @peoplevsbigtech.bsky.social and @eko.org to ask why they've done nothing 🤷‍♂️ #StopStalkerAds

The UK needs to break the cycle of dependency on Big Tech ⛓️‍💥 Proprietary systems, secret code and punishing exit fees mean we're out of pocket and out of control. The legacy is one of failure over strategic investment. That's why we need Digital Sovereignty now. ORG's @jim.killock.org.uk explains.

The over-moderation of content relating to Palestine is a result of the government banning Palestine Action and duties placed on platforms by the Online Safety Act. Our open letter calls on Ofcom to proactively defend the right to free expression. Hear more from ORG's @sarachitseko.bsky.social ⬇️

LGBTQ people are core users of the Internet 🏳️‍🌈 🌐 80% participate in social networking, compared to 58% of the general public. Messaging apps that use end-to-end encryption help to keep LGBTQ people safe. Read more from @lgbttech.bsky.social ➡️ www.lgbttech.org/post/2019/11... #PracticeSafeText 💬

Before the online safety consultation even ended, the government indicated that new restrictions are on the way. Pushing for a social media ban ignores its inherent fault – it doesn't work. ORG's James Baker explains how people will find workarounds and what's a better way to address online harms.

The Online Safety Act is ballooning in scope. Bumping up 'self-harm' content as a priority offence means these sort of posts will be stripped from social media for adults and kids. ORG's James Baker explains how this change to the law will result in therapeutic or support content being censored.

The use of AI in asylum decision-making is likely unlawful. These tools rewrite interviews, choosing what to include and exclude. Without knowing this, asylum applicants can't be sure accurate information is used to inform decisions. 📺️ ORG's @sarahalsherif.bsky.social explains the legal opinion.

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Image created on the #Davinci app Video created on the #metaai app #aiart #aiartcommunity #aiartwork #aiartist

Immer mehr Frauen erleben den Albtraum von Deepfakes & digitaler Gewalt. Wir brauchen einen gesellschaftlichen Wandel und müssen das Unrecht beenden – jetzt! Denn das Recht auf sexuelle Selbstbestimmung endet nicht im Internet. Lena Gumnior zu unserem Plan für echten Schutz im Netz👇

RFK jr. is, once again, trying to practice medicine without a license. This time he suggests that a good diet is more effective at treating mental disorders than psychiatric medications such as SSRI's. Can a good diet cure stupidity?

The more these grown insecure men loyal to Trump engage in abusive commentary with 23-year-old Adam Mockler on air and social media, the more they’re exposing him to Gen Z Republican voters who feel deceived by Trump. They turn to insults when defeated. Keep up the good work, @adammockler.com! 👏

This is not AI, this is the newly inaugurated government of Hungary. The first thing they did was raise the EU flag over the Hungarian Parliament.

🔴Cientos de directivos de colegios e institutos dimiten en la Comunidad Valenciana ▪️Juanfran Pérez Llorca defiende la oferta de Educación a los docentes porque dice que "serían de los mejores pagados de España" 🎙️Lorena Mayordomo | @rtvevalencia.bsky.social

Is Facundo Torres the player Austin FC needs? 🟢 ⚫️ 𝐌𝐋𝐒 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 - watch/listen 👇 🍎: tinyurl.com/48bjhu6y ✳️: tinyurl.com/3yb35mrc 📺: tinyurl.com/3tx5bh47

Pick any issue Christian Nationalists say is destroying America - abortion, immigration, LGBTQ+ rights - and ask them to choose between two countries based solely on that policy. Every time, the country with the liberal policy is the one they'd actually want to live in. That's not a coincidence.

Say what you want about McDonalds and its collab but the marketing is on fire and glad to see an animation of both the girls and the saja boys again, feels like a scene from the movie

New podcast episode: Google Search Gains AI Agents, Hits 1 Billion Users Full episode in the reply. #AI #Podcast #LLM

My weekly update including: - Reading meningitis cases (please see my full update here: www.mattrodda.net/news/2026/05...) - The King's Speech - Local community events

Varför är han så här? Hummuskatten Finn. #finncleo #caturday #catsofmastodon #FediPets

The anime “The Cat and the Dragon” has unveiled a brand-new trailer. The upcoming fantasy series from OLM tells the story of a dragon raised within a family of cats. Airing July 2026.

...whatcha doin' back there, Maxwell? #AEWDoN

After years of boasting about his close relationship with Trump, Is Farage now putting distance between himself and the president? ”Even among Reform voters, Trump is very unpopular. It’s a political mistake clinging too close to him.”

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The best golf companion might be in Hong Kong. Think global. #HiringTruths #GlobalTalent This week’s episode is on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast app : buff.ly/f10lfjC

Have you ever found yourself caught in a whirlwind of self-defeating thoughts? You're not alone. Even in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus faced moments of deep concern. But here's the truth: what we think about shapes our lives. #RenewYourMind #FaithJourney #LetGoAndLetGod #PositiveThoughts

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I convened a roundtable in Lewiston to hear directly from residents of mobile home parks who've been exploited by slumlords and big private equity firms. Their shocking stories have been mostly ignored in the conversation about Maine's housing crisis. When I'm Governor, that changes. #mepolitics

AIPAC, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee had been for a long time, (too long!) THE voice for Israel in America. But their "Israel can do no wrong attitude" and Netanyahu have done serious harm to both Israel and the U.S. bit.ly/Click-2-Listen YouTu.be/hSqU8dKUQgw

"Every such strike merely demonstrates, once again, the true nature of Putin’s regime—a regime that respects neither human life, nor international law, nor borders," said Belarusian opposition figure Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya in Kyiv following a Russian strike. 🤬

Naval drones attacked 3 Russia-linked shadow fleet tankers near Kilyos, 2-3 km off Turkey’s coast. Two drones hit Velora but did not explode, a third hit nearby James II, and Altura was also damaged. Explosions were felt in Istanbul’s Rumelifeneri district. #Russia

✅ Raise the school starting age to 7 ✅ Introduce a kindergarten stage for ages 3-6 ✅ End homework in primary schools ✅ Move away from high stake exams and towards continuous assessment It's time to follow the research and do what works. #bbcdn

ubai Resident Received Public safety alert at 11:01 am on April 3 Residents are requested to stay indoors & avoid filming & photography . #safteyfirst #newsupdate #latestupdates #Dubai #justblogo

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi says there is no truth in the money laundering allegations against him. #MohsinNaqvi #AbsarAlam

Sites can now track your *other* open tabs & apps via SSD timing (FROST). JS + AI fingerprints devices—no interaction needed. 🤯 #privacy Source: https://hardware.slashdot.org/story/26/05/27/2153246/websites-have-a-new-way-to-spy-on-visitors-analyzing-their-ssd-activity

Huh??? 😳😳😳 www.instagram.com/reel/DY56IEg...

The shape of a liquid in a rotating container is a paraboloid. In a long and narrow container, you tend to see a section of it, therefore a parabola.

Some of the facade windows of the Ukrainian House in Kyiv were damaged during the latest attack. Just two days later, the doors reopened to visitors. The plywood boards covered the damage like a quiet sign of resilience. Today, I visited an exhibition about Chornobyl there.

A segment from my new music video “HOAX” - this is a collaboration filled with people fighting for the cause to stop this awful administration and what it’s doing to our country. To save our democracy, please speak up, call your senator and do anything you can to join the cause to save America.

𝙸𝚝 𝚃𝚊𝚔𝚎𝚜 𝙰 𝚅𝚒𝚕𝚕𝚊𝚐𝚎 Principal, Rachel Harper, tells us about a fabulous & successful project that is reducing children's screen time, avoiding harm and benefitting parents and community ✅ Full show here - buff.ly/9t0hFED #Education #knowledge #digital #learning #literacy #EdTech #UKEdChat #EdChatIE

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Woke up to the good news *What You Lost* hit #1 in the AltQ Top 20. Thanks for voting and supporting my music. In the presence of such high caliber #indiemusicians. Thanks too to the @altqradio.bsky.social Please watch on YouTube youtu.be/qs-K39ospAA?... #ChristmasNumber1 🎄🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🎶 #lgbtqmusic

Bonus Day. 🕊️ Rejection is just God's redirection. If a relationship ended and you feel lost, let this prayer remind you of your worth. You are not discarded; you are being protected. Type "I AM WORTHY" to claim your peace! 👇

After all, they do tend to behave like a bunch of animals

As IRCC reduces temporary residence backlogs, applicants benefit from more predictable timelines and stronger immigration confidence. Work permit holders gain clearer long-term PR opportunities in 2026. zurl.co/GcAkF

Indiana Bigfoot: Native Legends, Settler Tales, and Forest Guardians! #bigfoot #indiana

It’s getting bad, I'm starting to feel I can't think for myself anymore. #ai #claude #coding #startup #funny

The 5th episode of Just Access: The Real Transition (A PARI podcast) is out now on all major podcasting platforms. Listen: pari.org.za/podcast-just... Host: Tasneem Essop Guests: @thokozanicb.bsky.social, Researcher, PARI Waseem Holland, Researcher, PARI Produced by: Richard Rumney

Space weather is a growing safety ✈️ consideration. We’ve updated our Safety Risk Assessment on space weather, examining how ☀️ activity can affect ✈️ comms, navigation & surveillance systems and ground ops as the industry becomes more digitally connected. More 👉 https://bit.ly/4mNcev4

How do 𝘺𝘰𝘶 celebrate small wins? This #WellnessWednesday, discover new ways to do just that with advice from other DO students. #WeeklyWellnessChallenge #CandidateWellness

#Streaming First GenXers on Twitch.tv, including Broadcast Sunday's #Gamers #Gaming #Twitch #PopCulture #VideoGames #WWE #Wrestling #Sports Looking for engaging Sunday content? s Don't miss this unique experience. Join us at www.twitch.tv/firstgenxers!

America is currently fighting for its life against the letter W. 🤷‍♂️ Woman? Can’t define it. War? Can’t finish it. Winning? Don't know her. At this point, we just need to stick to Waffles and Wi-Fi and call it a day.

Happy Holidays, dear comrades! We are wrapping up 2025 and hoping to see you again next year as we continue to spread the red spirit around the Magic City.

Wolverine's is the best at what he does! 😳 #gaming #wolverine #marvel #xmen

‎Skardu is speaking loud and clear. ‎From Skardu to every corner of Gilgit-Baltistan, massive public support for Imran Khan is on full display. The crowds filling the streets are a reminder that real power belongs to the people. ‎The people have made their choice. June 7 is coming.

The Kansas City Police Department’s fleet of drones will be at the ready during the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament held here June 11 to July 19. While I understand the need, I do have some concerns about the drones the department has at its disposal. LINK ⬇️⬇️⬇️ www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...

🇷🇴 ❗️A powerful explosion occurred in the Romanian port of Constanta According to local media, a naval drone exploded. The Prime Minister of Romania and the President of the country were urgently informed about the incident.