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Craig Steele

@crgst

I'm into tech and all things digital. πŸ’» I write, talk, teach. Also give unsolicited opinions on cinema, theatre, and tv.

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Thousands of authors publish β€˜empty’ book in protest over AI using their work About 10,000 writers including Kazuo Ishiguro, Philippa Gregory and Richard Osman join copyright campaign

Read more: www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

and @societyofauthors.bsky.social

10.03.2026 10:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

10.03.2026 10:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Today it would be good to have the Wallace and Gromit contraption to get up, get dressed, and have breakfast.

10.03.2026 08:29 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Two firefighters resting, sitting on the plinth of the "Citizen Firefighter" statue.

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.

09.03.2026 07:16 πŸ‘ 472 πŸ” 130 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 8

A terrifying fire, and seems to be getting worse. Devastating.

08.03.2026 22:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The autograph of visionary filmmaker Christopher Nolan.

07.03.2026 20:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Good girl at the pub.

07.03.2026 01:23 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I think I gave my hair too much volume yesterday.

06.03.2026 17:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The silver lining is it’s cheaper to split the taxi three ways. #TheApprentice

05.03.2026 22:02 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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From AI to Wi-Fi: How the internet works! How the internet works!

It’s World Book Day! πŸ“–
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

uk.bookshop.org/p/books/from...

05.03.2026 17:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I couldn’t be a vampire cause I just love daylight.

04.03.2026 18:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I saw that article too πŸ™ƒ

04.03.2026 08:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Got offered some complimentary tickets to a public sector procurement conference ✨ πŸ’…

03.03.2026 13:16 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Lily Allen using a rotary telephone during the opening number β€œWest End Girl”

Lily Allen using a rotary telephone during the opening number β€œWest End Girl”

Lily Allen lying on an Chaise Longue

Lily Allen lying on an Chaise Longue

Lily Allen in a black leather or pvc dress in the final moments of the show.

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.

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.

02.03.2026 23:27 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Going out tonight to see Lily Allen play her West End Girl album on the first night of her tour.

02.03.2026 18:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Sometimes a little scream while you yawn is good.

02.03.2026 10:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The Golden Retriever along the road loves getting attention from me.

28.02.2026 22:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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27.02.2026 10:41 πŸ‘ 36 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

how would that fair with net neutrality laws?

27.02.2026 20:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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27.02.2026 17:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Oh, to have the optimism of a chocolate bar with instructions for resealing it for later.

27.02.2026 14:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

My watch has just ran out of battery, and I’m standing up. So what’s the point.

25.02.2026 17:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The final scene of The Sound of Music features a rare instance of Chekov’s Nun.

25.02.2026 13:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve got a pair of pillows arriving tomorrow.

24.02.2026 23:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Did you know shoe horns were invented before shoes πŸ€”

24.02.2026 12:46 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

That was filmed in Glasgow.

24.02.2026 09:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I watched one maths YouTube video today and now I’m getting loads with titles like β€œThis will change how you feel about matrices and determinants”

23.02.2026 23:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

When I was eating this today I sang the song the whole time.

23.02.2026 23:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I had a Cherry Bakewell flavoured Hot Cross Bun today πŸ‘Œ

23.02.2026 19:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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β€œThe Moment” is a film for anyone who’s 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.)

22.02.2026 23:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0