There is a very real legal argument to make about whether training AI with established works constitutes Fair Use under the law. That’s for the courts and Congress to decide.
But Meta pirated millions of books without paying. And that, my friends, is not up for debate. That’s several million crimes
In more accuracy and tech destroying news, weather forecasts will now be less accurate.
Too bad for MacReady & Co. , but I suppose the rest of us are safe. They never should have let that dog into camp.
#news #thething #antarctica #kurtrussell #wilfordbrimley
https://www.newsweek.com/antarctica-south-africa-assault-sanae-iv-2046979
Oh, yeah, good luck with this, by the way.
https://www.newsweek.com/antarctica-sanae-iv-south-african-national-space-agency-sansa-2047122
**Note: These pictures are all from the fire yesterday (3-21-25) on Route 311 in the Masons Cove area of Roanoke County.
Updated Information on that fire as of 3-22-25 at 1:30 p.m. After having walked the entire perimeter of the fire, the fire is estimated at 83 acres and not 200. The fire is 60% contained. About 36 people from RCFRD, Virginia Department of Forestry and the U.S. Forest Service are on scene to continue fighting this fire. Two bulldozers are also on scene to help build containment lines. A helicopter is staging in Blacksburg if needed. No structures have been threatened and there are no injuries or displacements.
Shot of the fire in Catawba, Roanoke, Virginia
Fire on the mountain today-
Roanoke County Fire & Rescue says the fire near Route 311 in the Hanging Rock area is now 50 percent contained. The fire has burned more than 200 acres.
Pearl has a box and a sunbeam. Happy girl.
Government employees should call Elon Musk “Daddy” so he’ll ignore them.
The president just signed an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education.
How does this make America great again?
The administration and Congress should be investing more money in improving the important work that the Department of Education performs. Not making sweeping, thoughtless cuts to the department’s workforce and ability to serve Americans.
Day 20,501
Brilliantly done by @heartywhite.bsky.social
https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/150282
https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/150282
Rockford files meets Twin Peaks
Yesterday was the first day of spring?
I missed it?
What the heck am I going to do with this giant wicker man, now? Do I need to return the cop?
Can I keep this until next year, or do I need to make a new one?
#art #doodle #illustration #wickerman
Well, at least I don’t have to worry about returning the virgin policeman.
Day 20,500 b –
Midday walkies were nice today. Creaky parts were less creaky, but coughing parts were more coughy – Spring is in the air, and so is pollen.
I am glad that I didn’t feel as much of a need for an oil can, and a little light rain should get the particles out of the air soon enough.
#art #illustration #digitalmarkers #drawing #blueridgemountains #Appalachia #cryptid #springtime #walkies #roanokeva #virginia #springtime
Day 20,500
Hints of spring today. The sun is warm but the wind is cold! Pears and redbud are going strong, as are daffodils and forsythia. My own coat is transitioning from woody vines to a more leafy coverage, and I expect a bloom or two there any day now.
Day 20,500Hints of spring today. The sun is warm but the wind is cold! Pears and redbud are going strong, as are daffodils and forsythia. My own coat is transitioning from woody vines to a more leafy coverage, and I expect a bloom or two there any day now. #walkies #roanokeva #springtime
— Scottobear (@scottobear.bsky.social) 2025-03-20T19:08:22.604Z
Day 20,499
Spring is coming more assuredly now, and I am feeling the effects of both pollen and pear trees showing color.
Warm temps aren’t really my jam, but I am looking forward to doing more walks by the river as my strength and tolerance grow.
#art #doodle #illustration #weather #cryptid
