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House Approves Reopening Govt + Robert Irwin’s Dance Tribute To His Dad + More

House of Representatives votes 222-209 to end federal government shutdown

Happy Hump Day! Some news items for your mid-week reading.

• New York Times: The House of Representatives voted 222-209 to end federal government shutdown with six Democrats voting to support it, and two Republicans voting against it.

• Daily Dance: Wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin and pro Witney Carson dance a lovely Foxtrot to “Footprints In The Sand” by Leona Lewis in honor of his father, Steve Irwin. It amazes me Robert had no prior dance experience. The icing on the cake is his sister, Bindi, at the end of the dance. Continue reading “House Approves Reopening Govt + Robert Irwin’s Dance Tribute To His Dad + More”

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Brazil Launches AI Platform To Scan For Anti-LGBTQ Hate Speech

São Paulo's 18th annual LGBT Pride Parade 2014 (CC license)

Brazil’s Ministry of Human Rights has launched an AI platform that will scan the internet looking for statements it considers hate speech against the LGBTQ community. The collected information can then be used to prosecute offenders. Continue reading “Brazil Launches AI Platform To Scan For Anti-LGBTQ Hate Speech”

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Boy Scouts Take Aim At LGBTQ Travel Co. + More News

Queer Scout (image via official Facebook)

Some news items you might have missed:

• Gayety: The Boy Scouts of America has filed a formal opposition with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office against Queer Scout, a new LGBTQ+ travel service (lead photo). Essentially, the Boy Scouts claim the word “scout” belongs to them. Continue reading “Boy Scouts Take Aim At LGBTQ Travel Co. + More News”

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CEO Resigns After X Chatbot Goes On Full Hitler Rant

Elon Musk gives 'sieg heil' Hitler salute (screen capture)

Grok, the chatbot created by Elon Musk’s social media platform X, ripped into an antisemitic tirade Tuesday and invoked Adolf Hitler, days after Musk touted updates that would reduce its reliance on mainstream media sources and train it on information that is “politically incorrect.” Continue reading “CEO Resigns After X Chatbot Goes On Full Hitler Rant”