Paperclip Reset

01/03/2026

Hey Now!

12/30/2025

Renowned sociologist Tressie McMillan Cottom says that AI is a tool for the rich to cement control over society.

12/30/2025

IBM predicts that nearly all of the seven major cybersecurity trends for 2026 will center on Artificial Intelligence.

12/29/2025

Once again, he is not wrong. Something must be done while the ability still exists.

Senator’s warnings come as Trump renews calls to ban states from regulating AI

12/26/2025

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*”A data center in Morrow County, eastern Oregon, has been linked by local officials and residents to a surge in rare cancers, miscarriages, and serious organ damage.

Former county commissioner and cattle rancher Jim Doherty began investigating after noticing unusual medical conditions across the county’s roughly 45,000 residents. Testing of 70 household wells found that 68 exceeded federal nitrate limits in drinking water, with Doherty reporting multiple miscarriages, kidney removals, and a non‑smoker who developed a cancer typically associated with smoking. Initially blamed on industrial megafarms, the pollution was later tied to the combined impact of agricultural runoff and wastewater from Amazon’s 10,000‑square‑foot data center, which has operated in the county since 2011. The facility, which relies heavily on groundwater for cooling, is accused of intensifying nitrate contamination throughout the local aquifer.

According to the reporting, megafarms in the area generate millions of gallons of nitrate‑laden wastewater that seep into the ground, while Amazon’s massive water use for chip cooling is said to “supercharge” the problem by drawing in contaminated groundwater, concentrating it through evaporation, and returning even more toxic water back into the system. In some cases, water from the data center reportedly contained nitrate levels eight times above Oregon’s safety threshold. Amazon denies that its operations have any meaningful impact on water quality, emphasizing that it does not add nitrates and uses only a small fraction of the overall water supply. However, residents and activists, including Oregon Rural Action executive director Kristin Ostrom, compare the slow and unequal response to the crisis to Flint, Michigan, arguing that politically and economically powerless communities are bearing the brunt of the health consequences.”

References (APA style)

Wilkins, J. (2025, November 29). *Amazon data center linked to cluster of rare cancers*. Futurism.

12/24/2025

Stole B!tches like it stole your Soul 🎼🎄

Corey Coleman was one of those 1970s soul singers who somehow managed to be both heartbreakingly smooth and absolutely ridiculous at the same time. Born in a...

12/24/2025

2025 a hot, thirsty, and smoggy year for AI. Bet 2026 is worse… & then what?

12/24/2025

Flick the (kill)switch

Reports have suggested that Mark Zuckerberg may already be experiencing strain in his working relationship with Meta’s newly appointed head of AI, despite having invested an enormous sum to secure the hire. The situation has fueled speculation about internal dynamics at a time when artificial intelligence sits at the center of Meta’s future strategy.

Zuckerberg has taken an increasingly hands-on approach to AI development, determined not to fall behind rivals in a rapidly accelerating race. That intensity, however, has reportedly created friction with senior hires who are accustomed to autonomy and trust-driven leadership. In fast-moving AI environments, balance between vision and independence is often delicate.

The role in question was designed to bring fresh perspective, speed, and authority to Meta’s AI efforts. Any early tension raises questions about alignment rather than competence. Tech history is full of examples where brilliant leaders struggled not because of lack of talent, but because of mismatched leadership styles. When founders remain deeply involved, even the most experienced executives can feel constrained.

Observers note that Meta is under immense pressure. AI is no longer optional infrastructure; it is existential. That urgency can compress timelines, elevate stakes, and magnify disagreements that might otherwise be resolved quietly. What looks like conflict from the outside may also reflect intense debate over direction, priorities, and ex*****on.

Whether the relationship stabilizes or deteriorates remains to be seen. Early reports do not determine outcomes. Still, the moment underscores a familiar Silicon Valley truth: hiring top talent is only the first step. Retaining it requires trust, flexibility, and the willingness to share control—especially when the future of an entire company depends on getting it right.

12/24/2025

Researchers have developed a method to precisely map the points at which materials transition between different states, using a novel technique involving controlled deformation and analysis of local magnetic properties, and demonstrated its effectiveness on magnetic chains, offering a pathway to exp...

12/22/2025

By supporting the AI Civil Rights Act of 2025, Congress can take a monumental step to protect our civil rights in the digital age.

12/08/2025

AI experts say we may be nearing 'superintelligence,' but a crucial gap still separates human thinking from today’s chatbots.

12/08/2025

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Two teens from Pennsylvania have created a budget friendly exhaust filter that uses microalgae to turn car emissions into fresh oxygen. As reported by Chester County Press, eighteen year olds Rohan Kapoor and Jack Reichert designed the Go Green filter, a small device that attaches directly to a vehicle’s exhaust pipe. Their system allows microalgae to absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen, cutting down the pollution that cars normally produce.

Inspired by research from an MIT professor, the pair spent nearly a year improving their prototype and proving their idea could really work. Their innovation shows how simple, nature based technology can make everyday transportation cleaner.