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  1. A chara NERDS, Open-Letter chur chun cinn an HTML Dréacht-Tionscadal ar Shráid Yonge i dTuaisceart-Eabhrac, in aice leis an Siopa Feola Famous OWL ar. dckim.com/hdub/w_web/ga/articl #opensource #toronto #news #technology #meta #art #FOSS

  2. VLC is pro-AI now. Fucking VLC. They're the kind of project we're supposed to be able to trust, and have for decades. I'm downright appalled by this.


    #OpenSource #VLC #FLOSS #FOSS #AI #GenAI #FuckAI #NoAI
  3. For example, Plant-It is a FOSS Android app that pulls plant info from The Flora Codex, but I haven't quite gotten it to work with the API key.

    It does look like a great app, though, (and my problems are VERY likely my error somewhere) so here it is:

    github.com/mdeluise/plant-it

    #plantit #foss

  4. EU plans would fund European cloud and AI alternatives while assessing dependencies on US software and digital infrastructure providers. 🇪🇺
    Draft tech sovereignty rules also target “sovereignty washing” and could expand EU data center capacity within seven years. ☁️

    🔗 techradar.com/pro/eu-to-back-e

    #TechNews #EU #Europe #Sovereignty #Cloud #AI #DataCenters #OpenSource #Privacy #DigitalSovereignty #Infrastructure #Regulation #Security #FOSS #BigTech #US #USA #Government #Politics #Software

  5. University of Washington researchers planned classroom recordings from teacher-worn and fixed cameras to train AI models on preschool interactions. 🎥
    Parents told 404 Media they viewed the project as opt-out, while the university said participation required permission for all children recorded. 🧒

    🔗 404media.co/researchers-wanted

    #TechNews #AI #Privacy #Surveillance #University #Washington #Education #DataCollection #Ethics #Children #Transparency #Security #FOSS #Research #Technology #US #USA

  6. FBI procurement records show the agency wants nationwide access to automated license plate reader networks from vendors like Flock and Motorola. 🚔
    Expanded ALPR access could enable broad vehicle tracking without warrants, as public opposition to mass surveillance systems grows across the U.S. 📷

    🔗 404media.co/the-fbi-wants-to-b

    #TechNews #FBI #ALPR #Flock #Motorola #Surveillance #Privacy #CivilLiberties #Tracking #Security #Transparency #FOSS #Data #Rights #Technology #MassSurveillance #US #USA #Trump

  7. Google is replacing link-first Search with AI answers, agents, and generative interfaces that keep users inside Google’s ecosystem. 🔎
    New AI Mode features include persistent agents, custom mini apps, and interactive results, increasing pressure on publishers losing referral traffic. 🤖

    🔗 techcrunch.com/2026/05/19/goog

    #TechNews #Google #GoogleSearch #Search #SearchEngine #SEO #AI #Gemini #AIOverviews #Publishers #OpenWeb #Privacy #FOSS #Transparency #Automation #BigTech #Web

  8. Google is replacing link-first Search with AI answers, agents, and generative interfaces that keep users inside Google’s ecosystem. 🔎
    New AI Mode features include persistent agents, custom mini apps, and interactive results, increasing pressure on publishers losing referral traffic. 🤖

    🔗 techcrunch.com/2026/05/19/goog

    #TechNews #Google #GoogleSearch #Search #SearchEngine #SEO #AI #Gemini #AIOverviews #Publishers #OpenWeb #Privacy #FOSS #Transparency #Automation #BigTech #Web

  9. Google is replacing link-first Search with AI answers, agents, and generative interfaces that keep users inside Google’s ecosystem. 🔎
    New AI Mode features include persistent agents, custom mini apps, and interactive results, increasing pressure on publishers losing referral traffic. 🤖

    🔗 techcrunch.com/2026/05/19/goog

    #TechNews #Google #GoogleSearch #Search #SearchEngine #SEO #AI #Gemini #AIOverviews #Publishers #OpenWeb #Privacy #FOSS #Transparency #Automation #BigTech #Web

  10. Google is replacing link-first Search with AI answers, agents, and generative interfaces that keep users inside Google’s ecosystem. 🔎
    New AI Mode features include persistent agents, custom mini apps, and interactive results, increasing pressure on publishers losing referral traffic. 🤖

    🔗 techcrunch.com/2026/05/19/goog

    #TechNews #Google #GoogleSearch #Search #SearchEngine #SEO #AI #Gemini #AIOverviews #Publishers #OpenWeb #Privacy #FOSS #Transparency #Automation #BigTech #Web

  11. Google is replacing link-first Search with AI answers, agents, and generative interfaces that keep users inside Google’s ecosystem. 🔎
    New AI Mode features include persistent agents, custom mini apps, and interactive results, increasing pressure on publishers losing referral traffic. 🤖

    🔗 techcrunch.com/2026/05/19/goog

    #TechNews #Google #GoogleSearch #Search #SearchEngine #SEO #AI #Gemini #AIOverviews #Publishers #OpenWeb #Privacy #FOSS #Transparency #Automation #BigTech #Web

  12. FCC KYC proposals for prepaid phones would require ID, addresses, and existing numbers to curb robocalls, reducing anonymous access. 📱
    Draft FCC rules also flag crypto payments and virtual offices, while telecoms face $2,500-per-call penalties for illegal traffic. 🔒

    🔗 gizmodo.com/fcc-attempts-to-so

    #TechNews #FCC #Robocalls #Privacy #Phones #KYC #Telecom #Surveillance #Cryptocurrency #FOSS #Security #Transparency #Freedom #DigitalRights #Tech #ID

  13. Zig programming language is competing with rust and go. It's a non profit and I believe they have a healthy transparent FOSS model

    I like this interview of the creator @andrewrk
    youtube.com/watch?v=iqddnwKF8HQ

    #foss #OpenSource #nostringsattached #zig #rust #rustlang #go #software #development

  14. HTML Is dréachtú do thosaitheoirí agus caitheamh aimsire. Slap roinnt rudaí ar an leathanach, ansin é a phost ar do láithreán gréasáin. Tá sé seo le haghaidh folks rialta, ní mór-am forbróirí gréasáin. dckim.com/hdub/w_web/ga/articl #opensource #toronto #news #technology #meta #art #FOSS

  15. A self-hostable, lightweight and minimalist application for tracking bad habits/addictions.
    Set a goal and track your progress, write notes, save links to articles, news or videos that help you with your goal...

    codeberg.org/rafssunny/owl

    #FOSS #opensource #privacy #selfhosted

  16. Updating the graphical materials for the new edition of the monograph on the thermodynamic modeling of processes in technogenic waters. The figures present pe-pH stability (Pourbaix) diagrams for the vanadium and zinc systems, calculated using the PHREEQC core engine. Unlike simplified "water–element" systems, these models compute the thermodynamic equilibrium of the comprehensive solution matrix, accounting for actual macrocomponent concentrations, ionic strength, and ligand competition at every point of the computational space. Utilizing multicomponent calculations allows for the analysis of physicochemical processes in real water samples, rather than simply reproducing idealized "textbook diagrams".

    #Geochemistry #PHREEQC #RStats #MineWater #EnvironmentalScience #DataScience #SvystunovaGully #RedModRphree #FOSS

  17. Isn’t it beautiful? 🥰

    A huge thank you to our amazing sponsor @tuxedocomputers providing this powerful Linux laptop from the Stellaris series for our workshop. We’re excited to have it as part of our workshop and can’t wait to get started! 💪

    #gaming #gamedev #indiegames #indiedev #linux #linuxgaming #opensource #foss #workshop

  18. Nice. Dinge in @joplinapp auf meinem self-hosted Joplin Server festgehalten und mit jemandem geteilt. Die Person fragte dann, ob sie auch was ändern könnte.

    Also Account eingerichtet, Notebook geteilt, zack fertig.

    Wenn DAS jetzt noch föderiert wäre. Dass ich das also nicht nur mit Benutzer*innen auf meinem Server, sondern auch auf anderen Servern oder deren Cloud teilen könnte. Das wäre mega.

    #SelfHosted #FOSS

  19. NodeBB is free open source forum software on the Fediverse. You can follow and interact with NodeBB forum members from Mastodon etc. More info:

    🌱 nodebb.org
    🌱 @nodebb

    You can self-host free of charge using the installation instructions:

    🌱 docs.nodebb.org

    If you don't want to do techy stuff, you can create a NodeBB forum very easily through a paid hosting service:

    🌱 nodebb.org/pricing

    #SelfHosting #Forums #BulletinBoards #FOSS #Fediverse #ActivityPub

  20. What is your proactive script for addressing usage in your online communities?

  21. Raphus Social is a Mastodon server that aims to be a safe and inclusive place for open minded people interested in technology, open source, games, and other general geekery.

    This server has a post size of up to 1024 characters and up to 8 poll options.

    :Fediverse: raphus.social

    You can find out more at raphus.social/about or contact the admin account @raphus

    #FeaturedServer #Tech #Technology #FOSS #Gaming #Geeks #Mastodon #Fediverse #FreeFediverse

  22. You're in luck! Join us Wednesdays in June for the Website Workshop! 🌐 Each week, we'll cover a different aspect of website creation: planning, design, and creation -- all using #opensource #FOSS software like #Penpot and #Publii.

    Learn more and register at candide.media/website-workshop

    #workshop #portfolio #BIPOCartists #BIPOCart #IndigenousArtists #IndigenousArt #BlackArt #BlackArtists

  23. You're in luck! Join us Wednesdays in June for the Website Workshop! 🌐 Each week, we'll cover a different aspect of website creation: planning, design, and creation -- all using #opensource #FOSS software like #Penpot and #Publii.

    Learn more and register at candide.media/website-workshop

    #workshop #portfolio #BIPOCartists #BIPOCart #IndigenousArtists #IndigenousArt #BlackArt #BlackArtists

  24. Linux Café Halle

    13. Juni 2026, 15:00:00 CEST - GMT+2 - Schulstraße 9a, 06108 Halle (Saale), Saxony-Anhalt, 9a Schulstraße (Halle (Saale))

    f.termine.di.day/events/731dd5

  25. Linux Professional Institute (LPI) is proud to join the 60th Annual FACTE Conference & Trade Show in Florida, July 12–15!

    Visit LPI and its Academic Partner OpenEDG at our shared booth to see how and certifications can support Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs and student careers across Florida.

    Learn more: lpi.org/hrax

  26. Grow your , skills and grab a 20% discount on LPI exams at @pgdata2026, June 4–5 in Chicago.

    Linux Professional Institute (LPI) is a Community Partner for this new conference series exploring education, community-building, and academic outreach.

    Learn more 🔗 lpi.org/sysr

    See you there! 🐧👋

    @prairie_postgres

  27. Robinhood just announced AI agents that can trade and spend on your behalf — with "limited human interaction."
    Cool feature. But who is accountable when it goes wrong?
    A spending cap and a push notification is not governance. It's a disclaimer.
    We're building AI systems that act in the world and treating accountability like a settings menu.
    Accounting, and structure of current AI is disgusting. Making the rich richer and the poor poorer, but that's not AI's fault.
    #AI #Governance #AxiomOS #FOSS