Major cloud providers are promising nuclear power will allow them to build as many data centers as they want without a huge climate impact. On #TechWontSaveUs, I spoke to MV Ramana about the serious problems with those assertions. Listen to the full episode:
Tech Won't Save Us
Nuclear Won’t Meet Tech’s Energy Demands w/ MV Ramana - Tech Won’t Save Us
 #tech #datacenters #ai #nuclear
Thrilled to release the first episode of my new podcast with Brian Merchant today! We had to discuss the topic on everyone’s minds to kick the show off, but there are going to be so many deep dives and interesting conversations to come. Go listen, and make sure to subscribe:
Buzzsprout
Please Reboot Your System - System Crash
The system is crashing, and we’re here to guide you through the wreckage. In the inaugural episode of System Crash, Brian Merchant and Paris Marx...
 #tech #elonmusk #donaldtrump #generativeai #podcast
Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau confirms Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant will be arrested if they step foot in Canada after the ICC’s decision to issue arrest warrants.
CTV News
Canada 'will abide' by ICC ruling on Netanyahu
PM Trudeau says Canada must 'remember who we are' and abide ICC rulings when asked about the arrest warrant issued for Netanyahu.
 #cdnpoli #israel #gaza #palestine #icc #canada
Elon Musk loves to talk about how safe Teslas are and how their autonomous driving systems are safer than humans. But new data from the US road safety regulator shows Teslas have the highest rate of fatal accidents among all US vehicle brands.
Sherwood News
Tesla has the highest rate of fatal accidents among all car brands, report shows
A new analysis of National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration auto crash data shows that Tesla has the highest rate of fatal accident...
 #tech #tesla #cars #safety
“Elon Musk is the Mr. Magoo of criminals, bumbling from one hilariously over-the-top and sloppy crime to another but always somehow landing on his feet, unmolested and unbothered, sporting a shit-eating grin. Many of the wealthiest and most powerful among us dabble in the law-bending arts. But they usually at least have the good sense to not tweet about it or rub our faces in it.” From @npub1zn70...9hyg:
Elon Musk is Above the Law
Hot Rocket Water Rocks Out
 #tech #elonmusk #tesla #spacex
In the 1990s, libertarians weren’t the only ones trying to claim cyberspace. Right-wing movements were engaged, and very successful in influencing debates about the emerging technology. On #TechWontSaveUs, I spoke with Becca Lewis to discuss the forgotten history of how conservatives shaped the internet. Listen to the full episode:
Tech Won't Save Us
The Forgotten Story of How Conservatives Shaped the Internet w/ Becca Lewis - Tech Won’t Save Us
 #tech #politics #internet
Last time Trump was in the White House, foreign governments would book lavish rooms at his DC hotel to impress him. As he returns to office, it looks like ad spend on Twitter/X will be a new way companies hope to gain both Musk and Trump’s favor.
Disconnect
Advertisers are returning to Twitter/X to keep Elon Musk happy
Brands know Musk has influence with Donald Trump and want to make sure he doesn’t use it against them
 #tech #elonmusk #donaldtrump #twitter #socialmedia #advertising
Silicon Valley is seizing the levers of power, but we’re here to help you chart a course through the madness. I’m thrilled to announce SYSTEM CRASH, a new podcast I’ll be cohosting with my pal [@bcmerchant](https://masthead.social/@bcmerchant ). Join us as we dissect the tech dystopia. Starts Friday! Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts:
SYSTEM CRASH – A tech news podcast
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Shopify CEO Tobi Lutke is calling for the end of Canada’s public postal service because its workers have gone on strike. The company’s leaders are increasingly pushing extreme right-wing positions in Canada. Gutting Canada Post would effectively end delivery in many rural and remote communities because it’s not profitable for private companies to serve them. #tech #shopify #postoffice #canada #cdnpoli image
I know some of you are in a pitched battle to ensure Mastodon becomes the top decentalized social media thing or whatever, but if you do decide to try out Bluesky I made a starter park of critical tech accounts you might like to follow!
Bluesky Social
Bluesky
 #tech #bluesky #socialmedia