Learning from Tay’s introduction - The Official Microsoft Blog
Interesting Microsoft response to Taygate: Most telling: The same bot got 40M users in China without this problem. »
Interesting Microsoft response to Taygate: Most telling: The same bot got 40M users in China without this problem. »
"A New Awakening" - Star Wars Episode IV and VII Shot Comparison on Vimeo
“A New Awakening: Star Wars Episode IV and VII Shot Comparison” ➟ »
“A New Awakening: Star Wars Episode IV and VII Shot Comparison” ➟ »
Gary Shandling: The Reclusive Master of American Comedy | GQ
One of my all-time favorite profiles of a standup comedian was this @GarryShandling one a few years back. RIP »
One of my all-time favorite profiles of a standup comedian was this @GarryShandling one a few years back. RIP »
A Bug-Free, Downtime-Free, Major-Version Upgrade of Elasticsearch » Backing & Hacking —
Kickstarter
how @tiegz upgraded @kickstarter's elasticsearch infrastructure with confidence and zero downtime »
how @tiegz upgraded @kickstarter's elasticsearch infrastructure with confidence and zero downtime »
fw.to/SHRWHYV
I suppose I shouldn't be amazed by how many medical horror stories I'm hearing in response to today's column »
I suppose I shouldn't be amazed by how many medical horror stories I'm hearing in response to today's column »
American Big Brother: A Century of Political Surveillance and Repression | Cato Institute
The Cato Institute’s timeline of US govt surveillance of political activists is incredible https:/… »
The Cato Institute’s timeline of US govt surveillance of political activists is incredible https:/… »
Those Entry-Level Startup Jobs? They’re Now Mostly Dead Ends in the Boondocks — Backchannel — Medium
Another day, another example of tech companies not valuing support »
Another day, another example of tech companies not valuing support »
Hey Microsoft, the Internet Made My Bot Racist, Too — Medium
“Hey Microsoft, the Internet Made My Bot Racist, Too” by @anthonygarvan »
“Hey Microsoft, the Internet Made My Bot Racist, Too” by @anthonygarvan »
Why trigger warnings and safe spaces are vital to free speech — Medium
my partner wrote an article on why trigger warnings are important in academic discourse »
my partner wrote an article on why trigger warnings are important in academic discourse »
Can you fundraise in Silicon Valley while pregnant? | Hacker News
This is completely outrageous. Hacker News discussion on whether people can do a startup while pregnant »
This is completely outrageous. Hacker News discussion on whether people can do a startup while pregnant »
One App You Need If You Want The New, Cheap iPhone
“If you must get the 16 GB iPhone, so be it: Just download Google Photos.” »
“If you must get the 16 GB iPhone, so be it: Just download Google Photos.” »
Episode 31: Dan Sinker + VDTBOM with Carl Fudge by IDEO Futures | Free Listening on SoundCloud
Hey, I'm on the @ideofutures podcast this week talking about causing trouble and making stuff. YAY!!!! »
Hey, I'm on the @ideofutures podcast this week talking about causing trouble and making stuff. YAY!!!! »
I am a terrible writer. I am almost ashamed of myself when I post on Medium. — Medium
This is great writing. »
This is great writing. »
What it's like to rent a friend in Japan
Rent-a-friend is NOT booming in Japan, despite what this story says: In Tokyo, friendship just a card swipe away https:/… »
Rent-a-friend is NOT booming in Japan, despite what this story says: In Tokyo, friendship just a card swipe away https:/… »
Tandis - YouTube
Here is a short video of my new project. A game where mathematical functions are used as modelling tool »
Here is a short video of my new project. A game where mathematical functions are used as modelling tool »
Beyond email: could startup Slack change the way you work? | Technology | The Guardian
Here's a piece about what it's like to work at @SlackHQ and what we do there. It includes some quotes from me! »
Here's a piece about what it's like to work at @SlackHQ and what we do there. It includes some quotes from me! »
Jimmy Kimmel Mansplains to Hillary Clinton - YouTube
Jimmy Kimmel mansplains to @HillaryClinton as women across the country sigh "too real." »
Jimmy Kimmel mansplains to @HillaryClinton as women across the country sigh "too real." »
Google Online Security Blog: More Encryption, More Notifications, More Email Security
New gmail warnings are *solid*. »
New gmail warnings are *solid*. »
Itinerarium - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It's Friday, folks; join me in this magnificent Wikipedia k-hole »
It's Friday, folks; join me in this magnificent Wikipedia k-hole »
Indian widows colorfully break a 400-year-old taboo to celebrate the festival of Holi - Quartz
This is incredibly beautiful. »
This is incredibly beautiful. »
Mechanomorphs and the politeness of machines — Medium
ICYMI, on making bots that don't try to be like people. Mechanomorphs and the politeness of machines »
ICYMI, on making bots that don't try to be like people. Mechanomorphs and the politeness of machines »
I’ll Never Delete Your Number — Medium
Do you still have the phone number of someone you loved who passed away? Worth a read by @amberdiscko »
Do you still have the phone number of someone you loved who passed away? Worth a read by @amberdiscko »
World Water Day 2016: A Call for Data, Testing and Collaboration — Medium
So delighted that @sonaar and @WaterCanary are part of the White House's World Water Day program »
So delighted that @sonaar and @WaterCanary are part of the White House's World Water Day program »
Wrestling With Inclusion at LambdaConf – John A De Goes
@wilpannell @doitwithalambda Here's the context. Hate isn't an "opinion." »
@wilpannell @doitwithalambda Here's the context. Hate isn't an "opinion." »
Taio Cruz - Hangover ft. Flo Rida - YouTube
Seriously, tell me you can't hear this entire song in Kesha's voice »
Seriously, tell me you can't hear this entire song in Kesha's voice »
There is no “my” in open source — Medium
Quick thoughts on the npm conflict and the ownership of code »
Quick thoughts on the npm conflict and the ownership of code »
Microsoft’s Tay is an Example of Bad Design — Medium
A more detailed take from @carolinesinders on what went wrong with @TayandYou »
A more detailed take from @carolinesinders on what went wrong with @TayandYou »
Instagram
A brief snippet from tonight, the first time @Prince has ever covered Bowie's "Heroes". (Just a piano & a mic.) »
A brief snippet from tonight, the first time @Prince has ever covered Bowie's "Heroes". (Just a piano & a mic.) »
RTFM: ACTLab & Red Stage: Worse Than Tigers Review
I saw @ACTtheatre & @redstageseattle production of Worse Than Tigers & here's my review of it! Thanks @julianardin! »
I saw @ACTtheatre & @redstageseattle production of Worse Than Tigers & here's my review of it! Thanks @julianardin! »
The game of concentration: The Internet is pushing the American news business to New York and the coasts » Nieman Journalism Lab
Feeling this concentration keenly as a Boston-based media job searcher. »
Feeling this concentration keenly as a Boston-based media job searcher. »
Idle Thumbs > Shows > Playscape: Los Angeles
Want to dig into the L.A. game scene? Our new show #PlayscapeLA, by @TeddyDief, is out now! https:… »
Want to dig into the L.A. game scene? Our new show #PlayscapeLA, by @TeddyDief, is out now! https:… »
Kevin Kelly | 12 Inevitable Tech Forces That Will Shape Our Future | SXSW Interactive 2016 - YouTube
Kevin Kelly (@kevin2kelly) keynote at SXSW 2016: focus on A.I »
Kevin Kelly (@kevin2kelly) keynote at SXSW 2016: focus on A.I »
How millennials should deal with baby boomers at work - LA Times
“Restraint, millennials on Twitter agree, is indispensable, even when boomers aren't showing any” »
“Restraint, millennials on Twitter agree, is indispensable, even when boomers aren't showing any” »
Petition · Quicken Loans Arena: Allow Open Carry of Firearms at the Quicken Loans Arena during the RNC Convention in July. · Change.org
Wizard-level troll starts petition calling for site of Republican Natoinal Convention to allow open carry. https://t.co… »
Wizard-level troll starts petition calling for site of Republican Natoinal Convention to allow open carry. https://t.co… »
A Complete Guide to Grid | CSS-Tricks
Mr. @ChrisHouse83 updated _the snot_ out of our Complete Guide to Grid Layout We’ll keep updating as it goes! »
Mr. @ChrisHouse83 updated _the snot_ out of our Complete Guide to Grid Layout We’ll keep updating as it goes! »
My Lunch With Ev and the Birth of New Media — Medium
"When I asked Arianna what she would do if she launched HuffPo today, she said, ‘I wouldn’t have a website.’" Wow. »
"When I asked Arianna what she would do if she launched HuffPo today, she said, ‘I wouldn’t have a website.’" Wow. »
WIP - Diverse StardewValley - Leah | Chucklefish Forums
I don't normally mod games until I've beaten 'em in vanilla, but I'm about to make a BIG exception! #StardewValley »
I don't normally mod games until I've beaten 'em in vanilla, but I'm about to make a BIG exception! #StardewValley »
A Tribute to Garry Shandling | GQ
"The Last Email @GarryShandling Ever Sent Me" - my ode to the brilliant, already much-missed man »
"The Last Email @GarryShandling Ever Sent Me" - my ode to the brilliant, already much-missed man »
gamespot.com/articles/anamanaguchi-fps-with-rpg-elements-announced/1100-6436032
Anamanaguchi announces their video game debut in CAPSULE SILENCE XXIV »
Anamanaguchi announces their video game debut in CAPSULE SILENCE XXIV »
Thousands pouring in to Bernie Sanders rally at Moda Center | KGW.com
Happening now: @BernieSanders at a YUUUGGEE rally in Portland WATCH: TWEET: #BernieInPDX »
Happening now: @BernieSanders at a YUUUGGEE rally in Portland WATCH: TWEET: #BernieInPDX »
After Tay's very public crazy racist Nazi sexbot breakdown, Microsoft's like, 'Tay-a culpa, guys' / Boing Boing
After Tay's very public crazy Nazi sexbot breakdown, Microsoft's all 'Tay-a culpa, guys' »
After Tay's very public crazy Nazi sexbot breakdown, Microsoft's all 'Tay-a culpa, guys' »
Ted Cruz on Trump: "I have no desire to copulate with him" / Boing Boing
Ted Cruz says he doesn't want to have sex with Donald Trump. Yep. This is real. »
Ted Cruz says he doesn't want to have sex with Donald Trump. Yep. This is real. »
18F - Content Designer
If you want to join me in doing content work as public service at @18F, apply for our team! »
If you want to join me in doing content work as public service at @18F, apply for our team! »
How News Genius Silences Writers | My business is generally pleasurable.
For writers who already limit themselves to pubs without comments, this shit will drive them off the internet »
For writers who already limit themselves to pubs without comments, this shit will drive them off the internet »
How News Genius Silences Writers | My business is generally pleasurable.
Does @newsgenius speak truth to power, or does it allow users to intimidate and retaliate against writers? »
Does @newsgenius speak truth to power, or does it allow users to intimidate and retaliate against writers? »
China's military camo looks like Minecraft / Boing Boing
China's military camo looks like Minecraft »
China's military camo looks like Minecraft »
nymag.com/thecut/2016/03/why-dont-we-have-registries-for-breakups.html
The most controversial thing I have ever written: buy housewarming shit for newly dumped friends, they're poor now https://… »
The most controversial thing I have ever written: buy housewarming shit for newly dumped friends, they're poor now https://… »
nymag.com/thecut/2016/03/women-politics-hillary-clinton-senate-house.html
If you care about electing women, don't focus only on Hillary »
If you care about electing women, don't focus only on Hillary »
The Best of News Design 36 for iPad and iPhone – The Society for News Design – SND
For the first time, SND has created a digital version of the annual showcasing the 2015 print and digital medalists. »
For the first time, SND has created a digital version of the annual showcasing the 2015 print and digital medalists. »
Thomas Hjelm will be NPR’s new digital chief – Poynter
What concerns me about NPR digital moves is increasing separation from news operations »
What concerns me about NPR digital moves is increasing separation from news operations »
NASA's Apollo Program: VII – XVII by Apollo VII – XVII —
Kickstarter
Kinda surprised this NASA Apollo Program photography book isn't fully funded yet on Kickstarter... »
Kinda surprised this NASA Apollo Program photography book isn't fully funded yet on Kickstarter... »
One Statement from Bachmann, Two Steps Back for HPV Vaccine - The New York Times
7/ Remarks by celebrities & politicians, even false alarms, can ripple for years and cause reduced vaccination rates h... »
7/ Remarks by celebrities & politicians, even false alarms, can ripple for years and cause reduced vaccination rates h... »
Not Vaccinating Children Is the Greater Risk - The New York Times
6/ “[Y]oung children readily handle the immune challenges of multiple vaccines.” »
6/ “[Y]oung children readily handle the immune challenges of multiple vaccines.” »
732,000: American Lives Saved by Vaccination - The New York Times
5/ CDC recently estimated that vaccination of children from 1994-2013 will prevent 732,000 early deaths in the U.S. https://… »
5/ CDC recently estimated that vaccination of children from 1994-2013 will prevent 732,000 early deaths in the U.S. https://… »
Not Up for Debate: The Science Behind Vaccination - The New York Times
4/ “There is simply no scientific evidence that links vaccines to autism.” - @aaronecarroll »
4/ “There is simply no scientific evidence that links vaccines to autism.” - @aaronecarroll »
The Quest for a Permanent Memorial for the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire Victims in NYC | Untapped Cities
#NYC The quest for a permanent memorial to the #TriangleShirtwaist Fire victims »
#NYC The quest for a permanent memorial to the #TriangleShirtwaist Fire victims »
ZACH GAGE
My first solo exhibition, Glaciers, opens Tonight - Postmasters Gallery, NYC - 5:30-8pm - - »
My first solo exhibition, Glaciers, opens Tonight - Postmasters Gallery, NYC - 5:30-8pm - - »
AMA with Matter's Managing Partner, Corey Ford Live Stream
Interested in media startups? Don't miss @mattervc's live AMA one hour from now: #startups #media »
Interested in media startups? Don't miss @mattervc's live AMA one hour from now: #startups #media »
Recording the Upgrade in-car podcast - Six Colors
I wrote a quick thing about how we recorded the @_upgradefm in-car podcast this week »
I wrote a quick thing about how we recorded the @_upgradefm in-car podcast this week »
North Carolina's Anti-Trans Bathroom Bill Just One Of Many - The Toast
lots of A++ people mentioning add'l resources in the comments of our NC 'bathroom bill' link roundup »
lots of A++ people mentioning add'l resources in the comments of our NC 'bathroom bill' link roundup »
Avidly / This Week in Ferrante
I did wonder what was up with those Europa Editions cover designs of the Ferrante Neapolitan novels... »
I did wonder what was up with those Europa Editions cover designs of the Ferrante Neapolitan novels... »
Teen driver takes corner too fast, drives up electric pole wires | OregonLive.com
"...resulting in a crash that left each of the car's four tires completely off the ground" »
"...resulting in a crash that left each of the car's four tires completely off the ground" »
Beyond email: could startup Slack change the way you work? | Technology | The Guardian
Guardian >> Beyond email: could startup Slack change the way you work? »
Guardian >> Beyond email: could startup Slack change the way you work? »
The new Ida B. Wells fellowship is looking for investigative reporters of color – Poynter
The new Ida B. Wells fellowship offers $10,000 to four investigative journalists of color. Deadline is April 18! https://t… »
The new Ida B. Wells fellowship offers $10,000 to four investigative journalists of color. Deadline is April 18! https://t… »
Donald Trump has one core philosophy: misogyny
It sadly seems a little too late to be shining a spotlight Trump's misogyny with such intensity ... »
It sadly seems a little too late to be shining a spotlight Trump's misogyny with such intensity ... »
Retracted Scientific Studies: A Growing List - The New York Times
3/ The Lancet, the journal that published the study on vaccines and autism, retracted it in 1998 »
3/ The Lancet, the journal that published the study on vaccines and autism, retracted it in 1998 »
Council Bars Doctor Who Claimed Link Between Vaccines and Autism - The New York Times
2/ Andrew Wakefield, the doctor who linked vaccines w/autism, was banned in 2010 from practicing medicine in Britain https:/… »
2/ Andrew Wakefield, the doctor who linked vaccines w/autism, was banned in 2010 from practicing medicine in Britain https:/… »
Kutiman & Princess Shaw - Stay Here - YouTube
Any day with a new @kutiman YouTube remix is a good day. »
Any day with a new @kutiman YouTube remix is a good day. »
“Snowden has done a service”: Former Bush official Lawrence Wilkerson applauds the whistleblower - Salon.com
Wow. Retired Army Colonel, and Colin Powell's Chief of Staff »
Wow. Retired Army Colonel, and Colin Powell's Chief of Staff »
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Ralph Nader: Why Bernie Sanders was right to run as a Democrat - The Washington Post
In 2004, @RalphNader ran for pres. PA house Dems were later convicted of felonies for what they did to stop him. https://t.co… »
In 2004, @RalphNader ran for pres. PA house Dems were later convicted of felonies for what they did to stop him. https://t.co… »
Brutalist Websites
After working on the web platform for so long my taste in website design is converging »
After working on the web platform for so long my taste in website design is converging »
Microsoft deletes 'teen girl' AI after it became a Hitler-loving sex robot within 24 hours
That time when Microsoft put a chatbot on Twitter »
That time when Microsoft put a chatbot on Twitter »
A Mailman Handcuffed in Brooklyn, Caught on Video - The New York Times
He was delivering mail in Brooklyn, when police approached him »
He was delivering mail in Brooklyn, when police approached him »
Your Dad’s Friend Who Makes You a Little Uncomfortable Thought It Was Great Seeing You - The New Yorker
This is the best. A friend of mine is the guy in the stock photo at the top of this creepy NewYorker piece. So good! »
This is the best. A friend of mine is the guy in the stock photo at the top of this creepy NewYorker piece. So good! »
Colour Analysis Charts by Emily Noyes Vanderpoel (1902) | The Public Domain Review
I fell in love with so I created @emilyvanderbot. Code »
I fell in love with so I created @emilyvanderbot. Code »
Bill Walton’s Long, Strange Tale of N.B.A. Survival - NYTimes.com
Awesome NYT Mag profile of everyone's favorite celebrity Deadhead, Bill Walton. »
Awesome NYT Mag profile of everyone's favorite celebrity Deadhead, Bill Walton. »
Twitter taught Microsoft’s AI chatbot to be a racist asshole in less than a day | The Verge
Twitter taught Microsoft’s AI chatbot to be a racist asshole in less than a day »
Twitter taught Microsoft’s AI chatbot to be a racist asshole in less than a day »
Garry Shandling - It's Great That Garry Shandling Is Still Alive - Episode - Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee by Jerry Seinfeld
Oh poor, great Gary Shandling. Wonderful segment w Seinfeld ‘Comedians in Cars’ 1/ »
Oh poor, great Gary Shandling. Wonderful segment w Seinfeld ‘Comedians in Cars’ 1/ »
demcaucus.com/register
followers who are democrats in WA: please remember to caucus tomorrow morning if you can afford the time/effort »
followers who are democrats in WA: please remember to caucus tomorrow morning if you can afford the time/effort »
Tiny Opioid Patients Need Help Easing Into Life : Shots - Health News : NPR
Tiny Opioid Patients vs "crack babies" »
Tiny Opioid Patients vs "crack babies" »
Ordinary Women | Seed&Spark
This is why the stories we tell about the past matter. Let's write women back into history. »
This is why the stories we tell about the past matter. Let's write women back into history. »
Ordinary Women | Seed&Spark
I love Ida. I love Emma. I love Ching. I love Murasaki. I love Ada. I can't WAIT for this new series: @femfreq »
I love Ida. I love Emma. I love Ching. I love Murasaki. I love Ada. I can't WAIT for this new series: @femfreq »
International Women’s Day 2016: What are you going to make? - YouTube
This is why the stories we tell about the past matter. Let's write women back into history. »
This is why the stories we tell about the past matter. Let's write women back into history. »
YouTuber Shunned By Fans After Forgetting To Ask What Is Up, Guys – Point & Clickbait
@leighalexander omg Leigh »
@leighalexander omg Leigh »
Saddle Creek | The Thermals | We Disappear *PRE-ORDER*
Our new LP "We Disappear" is OUT NOW on @saddlecreek »
Our new LP "We Disappear" is OUT NOW on @saddlecreek »
So you want to join 18F? - Joining 18F
If you want to join me in doing content work as public service at @18F, apply for our team! »
If you want to join me in doing content work as public service at @18F, apply for our team! »
Freaks and Geeks - scene with Bill - YouTube
RIP Gary Shandling. Strangely, Judd Apatow and Martin Starr have already made the perfect tribute... »
RIP Gary Shandling. Strangely, Judd Apatow and Martin Starr have already made the perfect tribute... »
camp.santacruzmah.org
Today's the last day to apply for MuseumCamp! Camp out in @santacruzmah (31Aug) and talk changemaking. (PLUS »
Today's the last day to apply for MuseumCamp! Camp out in @santacruzmah (31Aug) and talk changemaking. (PLUS »
Overcast
Want to help me beta-test a big bugfix update? 500 slots now available for active users: Thanks! »
Want to help me beta-test a big bugfix update? 500 slots now available for active users: Thanks! »
SweepAround.Us: A Chicago street sweeping alert system and searchable calendar
Chicago friends: the 2016 street sweeping schedule is now live »
Chicago friends: the 2016 street sweeping schedule is now live »
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