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Tesla stans: "that Mark Rober video is fake—at the very end, Autopilot was off!"

People who actually pay attention to Tesla: "yeah, there seems to be this funny issue where Autopilot turns off before an imminent crash, which is pretty shady behavior likely related to trying to dodge responsibility for their failures. Thank you *so much* for bringing this matter to everyone's attention."

Tesla stans: 😞

electrek.co/2025/03/17/tesla-f…


Tesla fans expose Tesla’s own shadiness in attempt to defend Autopilot crash

A group of Tesla fans and investors has inadvertently exposed Tesla’s shadiness regarding crashes involving Autopilot by attempting to claim...
Fred Lambert (Electrek)

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Honored. Inspired. Driven.

Last week at #CSUN2025, we had the incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and grow alongside some of the most innovative minds in accessibility and assistive technology. As a fully remote team, gathering in person is always meaningful, but being part of conversations that shape the future of our technology makes it even more special.

We’re grateful for the chance to hear from industry leaders, learn from fellow innovators, and connect with Explorers (both new and those who have been here from the start) who shape the work we do every day. Having a seat at this table is an honor, and we’re more committed than ever to making Aira the best it can be.

Thank you, Center on Disabilities at CSUN, for another unforgettable year!

#Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology #InclusiveDesign #DigitalAccessibility #AdaptiveTech #AccessibleInnovation #TechForGood #BlindAccessibility #LowVisionTech #DisabilityInclusion #UniversalDesign

A woman with a white cane interacts with two Aira team members at the booth. One holds a small device while the other shows something on a smartphone. The table is covered with flyers, tech accessories, and a laptop. A black Aira ASL shirt is draped over a chair.
Aira team members set up a booth at CSUN 2025, unpacking boxes and organizing materials. A black banner behind them displays the Aira logo and the phrase “ACCESS IS A HUMAN RIGHT.” The booth is surrounded by red and gray curtains.
Five people sit around a wooden table in a lounge area, engaged in conversation. Two wear black “Access” shirts, while others wear business attire. A reflective silver divider and dark gray cushioned walls are in the background.
A smiling woman with glasses and earbuds stands next to a man wearing a navy sweater and a blue lanyard labeled “Troy Otillio, Aira.io, Expo Visitor” at CSUN 2025. The background shows a blurred conference setting with booths and people.
#Accessibility #inclusivedesign #techforgood #universaldesign #assistivetechnology #digitalaccessibility #disabilityinclusion #csun2025 #adaptivetech #accessibleinnovation #blindaccessibility #lowvisiontech

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The future of search isn’t Google — and it’s $10 a month
https://www.theverge.com/web/631636/kagi-review-best-search-engine?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

Posted into Tech News @tech-news-theverge


The future of search isn’t Google — and it’s $10 a month

As Google results continue to feel worse for users, Kagi offers a level of control and customization you often don’t find in search.
David Pierce (The Verge)
@Tech News

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Does anybody know how homepage verification with Friendica works? I'm going with this wiki entry.

freifunkh@friendica.me has a homepage in its profile and the homepage has a link to the profile with rel="me" set. These are the results:

  • Opening the profile in a browser without login => homepage URL visible and marked as verified (✔️).
  • Opening the profile while being logged into Friendica (different server) => no URL visible.
  • Opening the profile while being logged into Mastodon (different server) => no URL visible.

Mastodon App even shows a warning, saying there is no verified link.

#Friendica @Friendica Support

#friendica @Friendica Support

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🚀 GNOME 48 is here!
After months of hard work from contributors worldwide, this release brings exciting updates and improvements. 🎉

🔎 Check out what’s new in #GNOME48 in the release notes: release.gnome.org/48

GNOME Release Notes

Discover what's new in GNOME, the distraction-free computing platform.
GNOME Release Notes
#gnome48

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Tesla fans expose Tesla's own shadiness in attempt to defend Autopilot crash

electrek.co/2025/03/17/tesla-f…

The worst part is all these people calling it "fake news".


Tesla fans expose Tesla’s own shadiness in attempt to defend Autopilot crash

A group of Tesla fans and investors has inadvertently exposed Tesla’s shadiness regarding crashes involving Autopilot by attempting to claim...
Fred Lambert (Electrek)

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The EFF has been libertarian-influenced since its origin in the early 1990s, and is now 34 years old; AIUI only one of the founders (Kapor) is still engaged, 34 years is enough time for institutional policy drift and regulatory capture to set in … circumstances.run/@davidgerard…

David Gerard (@davidgerard@circumstances.run)

The EFF has shit the bed again. This is a stirring cry to encourage startups ... specifically, AI startups. This ain't it chief. https://www.eff.
GSV Sleeper Service
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Using an #AI email writer might seem like the perfect way to boost productivity, BUT the dangers far outweigh the benefits. 🤖 ❌

In this guide we take a look at 5 AI email writers and why not to use them 👉 tuta.com/blog/ai-email-writers…

#AI #AIEmailWriter #PrivacyMatters #TutaMail

5 reasons AI is bad for email. Allowing AI access to your mailbox threatens your email privacy. AI collects a lot of your data. Your data is used in many ways: from training LLMs, to advertising .AI negatively affects the environment. AI is not open source.

5 AI email writers and which not to use | Review | Tuta

AI email tools can help write your emails quicker, but the risks of granting them access to your private mailbox often outweigh the benefits. Here’s why not to use AI email writers.
Tuta
#AI #privacymatters #tutamail #aiemailwriter

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En direct, guerre en Ukraine : pour le gouvernement français, Vladimir Poutine a mis des conditions « pas réalistes » pour un cessez-le-feu en Ukraine lemonde.fr/international/live/…

En direct, guerre en Ukraine : pour le gouvernement français, Vladimir Poutine a mis des conditions « pas réalistes » pour un cessez-le-feu en Ukraine

« Il y a encore du chemin à faire », a dit Sophie Primas, la porte-parole du gouvernement, à l’issue du conseil des ministres.
Le Monde.fr

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Je remets les histoires de médiation numérique pendant le confinement en ligne. ça s'appelle #solidaritenumerique
Voici celle de Roland en mars 2020 : blogz.zaclys.com/loicgervais/r…

Dans le fil ci après je vous propose d'analyser sa situation et de voir si 5 ans après on est en capacité de répondre à son problème et si oui comment.

C'est justement mon boulot que de proposer des réponses sur ces problématiques.

#mednum

#mednum #solidaritenumerique
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Hypra

pas étonnant, car ce genre de situation implique une rigueur méthodologique énorme, un temps relationnel important, et sur des terrains où les professionnels ne sont pas à l'aise (le distantiel, la coordination entre métiers). mais très beau cas exemplaire en tout cas

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Today's Web Design Update: groups.google.com/a/d.umn.edu/…

Subscribe info: d.umn.edu/itss/training/online…

Featuring @theadamsilver, @stephaniewalter, @smashingmag, @mgifford, @LFLegal, @mactoph, @aardrian, @Ted_drake, @intopia, @scottohara, @inclusivedesign24, @cferdinandi, @jarango, and more.

#Accessibility #A11y #WebDesign

Web Design References: Webdev Newsletter

Web Design References: News and info about web design and development. The site advocates accessibility, usability, web standards and many related topics.
www.d.umn.edu
#a11y #Accessibility #webdesign @Adrian Roselli, pH0 @Scott O'Hara @Mike Gifford, CPWA @Chris Ferdinandi @Smashing Magazine @Lainey Feingold @Inclusive Design 24 (#id24) @Stef Walter @Jorge Arango @Adam Silver @Christopher Phillips @Intopia @Ted Drake

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🆕 article by @tink

Understanding the European Accessibility Act (EAA)

#a11y #EU #disability #law

tetralogical.com/blog/2025/03/…


Understanding the European Accessibility Act (EAA) - TetraLogical

The European Accessibility Act (EAA) requires that products and services made available to citizens of the European Union (EU) are accessible.
TetraLogical
#a11y #law #EU #Disability @Léonie Watson

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Unlock Odyssey’s latest AI features – Free update for new and existing users! humanware.com/news/unlock-odys…

Unlock Odyssey’s latest AI features – Free update for new and existing users! - HumanWare

We’re excited to announce the first major update to the Odyssey Desktop Reader, packed with powerful new AI-driven features designed to make your reading and document management easier than ever.
Natacha (HumanWare)

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RFE/RL - EU looking into possible support of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty after the US government moved to cut the broadcaster's funding, sparking concern over the silencing of pro-democracy media. rferl.org/a/trump-executive-or…

Trump Signs Executive Order For Major Cuts To 7 Agencies, Including RFE/RL Overseer USAGM

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that aims to reduce seven federal agencies – including the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM), which oversees Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and other federal broadcasters.
RFE/RL

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Švédský institut V-dem vydal každoroční srovnání demokracií ve světě. Česká republika skončila celosvětově na 7. místě, navíc se stoupající tendencí. Lepší je Dánsko, Estonsko, Švýcarsko, Švédsko, Norsko a Irsko, mezi srovnatelnými zeměmi navíc žádná nevykazuje takovou míru zlepšování demokracie.

v-dem.net/publications/democra…

v-dem.net/documents/60/V-dem-d…

Democracy Reports – V-Dem

www.v-dem.net

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Hi everyone, apologies to those who got tagged many times in a thread earlier today. Someone saw comment made in a GitHub issue a month ago. Instead of commenting on the issue to seek clarification, they took it out of context here to social media, which further worried a bunch of users.

So, a gentle reminder, if you see something you aren't sure of & want to question it:
1) Don't panic!
2) Reply to it on the forum you found it on
3) Take it to the official source - if it's about NVDA, ask us!

Hitchhiker's Guide to The Galaxy cover featuring a planet with a thumbs up hand, and the large text: DON'T PANIC

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Nikola Jović

Thanks for the clarification, must suck to wake up to a ton of misinformation all of a sudden. I do have to admit though that this feature, as it currently stands, is very poorly designed and needs a redesign. I want my settings on the sign-in screen, but I don't want all my 49 add-ons copied along, so selecting what gets copied would be great. I personally manually delete the add-ons I don't want from the system config folder, but it would be great if I didn't need to.

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Texas Lawmakers Want a Charter School Network to Stop Paying Its Superintendent Nearly $900K. The School Board Says No.
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The rebuke from lawmakers and charter school leaders came after an investigation from ProPublica and The Texas Tribune revealed that Salvador Cavazos, who oversees fewer than 1,000 students, is among the most well-paid superintendents in the country.
propublica.org/article/salvado…

#News #Texas #Education #School


Texas Lawmakers and Charter School Leaders Push Back on Valere Public Schools’ Superintendent’s $870K Pay

ProPublica
#News #education #school #texas

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Trump to disabled seniors: please die.

“Social Security Administration to require in-person identity checks for new and existing recipients”

apnews.com/article/social-secu…


Social Security Administration to require in-person identity checks

In an effort to limit fraudulent claims, the Social Security Administration will impose tighter identity-proofing measures — which will require millions of recipients and applicants to visit agency field offices rather than interact with the agency o…
Fatima Hussein (AP News)
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