Category Archives: AI

Orwell was a satirist. Wasn’t he?

Posted on May 6, 2026 by Naomi

So what’s missing from this piece of WTF info delivered to me by Harper’s Weekly Review? Meta self-mockery? Wit? Animals? Something… It was reported that Meta began installing software on employees’ computers to track their mouse movements, clicks, and keystrokes … Continue reading →

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Facebook has slapped at me! How am I feeling?

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Naomi

Chuckling-ish. As I entered Facebook just now, a large stern notice filled my screen. It said I was being punished, restricted from doing some stuff I don’t do — posting videos and other stuff — because I have offended their … Continue reading →

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More and weirder (toy) animal news

Posted on December 8, 2025 by Naomi

Just as I had successfully dismissed all my concerns about AI — I had none — I read this from Harper’s Weekly Review: [A]n AI-integrated teddy bear was pulled from the market after it offered advice on where to find … Continue reading →

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