







thought i'd chat about this a bit.
Dipping a Toe into the Fediverse (Again) - Ewan’s Blog
blog.ewancroft.ukMar 21, 2026 at 8:25 PM

Introducing Gitter Topics
We all 💜 a good chat - but do you ever feel there’s a little something missing from the conversation? We've decided to fill this gap, and over the coming weeks we’re enabling a new feature - Topics. Topics brings more structured conversations and content to your community. You can

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You don’t want to have a conversation with your computer, you want to build.

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ChatGPT Is a Gimmick
AI offers a tempting illusion to students—and evidently to some teachers.
Introducing Chatto
I'm building an Open Source group chat application that's simple to self-host, familiar to use, and easy to customize.

The Chilling Role of ChatGPT in Mass Shootings and Other Violence
Several attacks involving OpenAI’s chatbot—including Tumbler Ridge and FSU—raise urgent questions about the technology.

The Case That A.I. Is Thinking
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ChatGPT isn't Smart. It's something Much Weirder
How we'll do discussions here
Discussions on wreckage/salvage will take place in a semi-sheltered space to encourage generative and generous conversations.



Hey on this note we’ve (@mysilio.com) been thinking about this stuff since 2019 now and have been a coop since 2020 and are suckers for a good cause, if anyone out there ever wants to chat open social and coops hmu.
dietrich
the Atmosphere needs a LOT of care to be a functioning space for us all to have nice things. there are many people here with experience in tradbiz, both sides of grant and philanthropic funding there was even an expert in co-op structures at #atmosphereconf! ask for help! offer to help! dms open!
thought I'd do a proper response.
AT Protocol has a trademark policy now
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