Read more: www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
and @societyofauthors.bsky.social
Read more: www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
and @societyofauthors.bsky.social
Out today: Don't Steal This Book.
I'm one of the co-authors of this (mostly) empty book.
It's part of a protest against AI companies using authors' work without permission & compensation.
The UK government is considering upending copyright law to benefit AI companies. This book urges them not to.
Today it would be good to have the Wallace and Gromit contraption to get up, get dressed, and have breakfast.
Two firefighters resting, sitting on the plinth of the "Citizen Firefighter" statue.
Quite an image on the BBC live page (www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cd...; no photographer credited).
Sounds as if they've saved the station and the hotel, and more importantly, without loss of life.
Citizens; heroes.
A terrifying fire, and seems to be getting worse. Devastating.
The autograph of visionary filmmaker Christopher Nolan.
Good girl at the pub.
I think I gave my hair too much volume yesterday.
The silver lining is itβs cheaper to split the taxi three ways. #TheApprentice
Itβs World Book Day! π
My latest book for 8-12 year olds is all about How The Internet Works.
Buy it from @bookshop.org today and support independent bookshops
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I couldnβt be a vampire cause I just love daylight.
I saw that article too π
Got offered some complimentary tickets to a public sector procurement conference β¨ π
Lily Allen using a rotary telephone during the opening number βWest End Girlβ
Lily Allen lying on an Chaise Longue
Lily Allen in a black leather or pvc dress in the final moments of the show.
A pink neon West End Girl sign above the stage.
Lily Allen in Glasgow tonight on the first night of her West End Girl tour. It was a brilliant show.
Going out tonight to see Lily Allen play her West End Girl album on the first night of her tour.
Sometimes a little scream while you yawn is good.
The Golden Retriever along the road loves getting attention from me.
how would that fair with net neutrality laws?
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Oh, to have the optimism of a chocolate bar with instructions for resealing it for later.
My watch has just ran out of battery, and Iβm standing up. So whatβs the point.
The final scene of The Sound of Music features a rare instance of Chekovβs Nun.
Iβve got a pair of pillows arriving tomorrow.
Did you know shoe horns were invented before shoes π€
That was filmed in Glasgow.
I watched one maths YouTube video today and now Iβm getting loads with titles like βThis will change how you feel about matrices and determinantsβ
When I was eating this today I sang the song the whole time.
I had a Cherry Bakewell flavoured Hot Cross Bun today π
βThe Momentβ is a film for anyone whoβs had to make creative compromises. Charli is a natural actor, and the ensemble cast complement each other well. I just wish it had a little more bite. (Also enjoyed the 1.66:1 aspect ratio.)