The CIA just stopped publishing their World Factbook and took every page, including the archived copies of previous versions!
This sucks. It was public domain, so I recovered the 2020 edition (the last one published as a zip file) and shared it to GitHub
simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/5/t...
Spotlighting The World Factbook as We Bid a Fond Farewell
Somewhat devastating news today from the CIA: One of CIA’s oldest and most recognizable intelligence publications, The World Factbook, has sunset. There's not even a hint as to why they …
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drunk driving is illegal, so when you see the cop car light up behind you just hurl yourself out the driver's side door of your moving vehicle so you are no longer driving. congratulations: you just beat the system.
If you’re over 30, quote this with some life advice 🤌🏼
We do know for sure that genAI and LLMs can’t feel. They are a “yes and?” machine designed to be sycophants, the fact that it keeps generating programming behaviours that are beyond the ability to fix of its creators isn’t proof of life. It’s proof the people making it aren’t as smart as they think
i'm going to spend the rest of my life figuring out how a small band of elites decided that acting as the global currency and primary military hegemon was gay and feminine coded
"When I'm with you, Trainer I feel...a little more confident...And I even...like myself a little bit."
Only non-cellophone photo at ALA anyone took 🤣 Thank you
@howlofdawn.bsky.social for being the GOAT.
#PiggyNukkaCosplaus #Umamusume #MeishoDotoDamn, even Sesame Street is scoring off me
The BBotE order slots for the production window ending January 31st are now up for your purchasing pleasure. CES was a lot of fun with the vacation to be a bartender again for a week but it's time to get those coffee engines spinning!
Coffee & Beer
Cold vacuum extracted coffee is the nectar of the gods. Check out our store and the history and radiation musings of Herr Direktor Funranium!
RT if you've never had a tab of ChatGPT open 'just to do quick research'
alright gang i know i did an extensive poll previously for these, but lmk which five umas you'd like to see next
Never use this. Ever. This is not confidential. They will own your medical data and can use it however they like. This is not protected by HIPAA.
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I spent an excessive number of years moderating a gaming forum and I learned a great deal about community spaces and cultivation, whether I wanted to or not. I have critical advice for anyone who runs a game store or gaming convention. Please share this thread with people who run those things.
If you haven’t used a product, you should not leave a review!
If your review contains the words “I haven’t used it yet”, you should have your review deleted automatically.
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As an end of year gift, I give you a story of leather pants and some Italian travel protips.
Next stop is Las Vegas for CES. Once again, I will be bartending for
@edzitron.com. Who knows, you might even hear me on the podcast.
May 2026 treat us well.
A Noble Reason To Make Pants - A Tale of Italy - Funranium Labs
Once upon a time, I went to Italy. This was a very good idea and I recommend it. I don't necessarily recommend doing some of the things I did
Sitting a stewing in frustration isn't nearly as cathartic as just designing a poster. Let's see how often I remember that in 2026.
How it feels when every day before and after Christmas has been unseasonably warm and foggy, and now it’s raining and windy but at least the lights on the tree are still nice to have on
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Got called a fossil-fuel propagandist bc I don’t believe electric cars are the solution to emissions
“Real Estate Agent asking ChatGPT what the top 5 neighborhoods around (city) are!”
You’re an incompetent trend chaser. You can’t be bothered to recommend 5 neighborhoods in the area you sell property in? Move on over and let somebody else take your commissions.
Been thinking on the use of GenAi for mood boards. Ethics and legal risks aside, I truly believe using GenAi as references deprives one of many pivotal things.
Here’s a blurb on what I mean:
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How you party in your 40s
rail freight in the Commonwealth
I am so furious at YouTube for doing this. You have literal gambling ads plastered across your website. The video you take action on contains no real gambling, and is promoting an LGBTQ+ children's charity fundraiser. Absolutely horrendous image and optics for the website. Completely moronic
I am beyond upset, YouTube has age restricted my video tonight for thinking it depicts real actual gambling. The video is on CloeverPit and contains no real gambling, but does contain a massive charity push for The Trevor Project. Last time this happened I almost quit YouTube
i am never again going to let a conservative get away with complaining about the liberal nanny state because these assholes actually *are* the nagging, inappropriately intrusive boogeymen conservatives have been bleating about for my entire adult life, mind your fucking business
If you can see the video, I kindly ask that you leave a like and comment on it to show your support. You can also support my charity push for The Trevor Project here. Thank you
tiltify.com/@rtgamecrowd...hey we aren’t debating birthright citizenship. just tell people they’re fucking weird to bring it up. maybe call them a little bitch too.
when a poor person uses food stamps for a steak or homeless person spends $5 on a beer, it’s seen as proof that all poor people are so bad with money that they shouldn’t be given any, ever, for any reason. $77 billion out the window, and zuck’s legacy as a safe government contract bet is secure.
You have no idea how little I care, Apple.
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we need a new "popeyes chicken sandwich" for everyone to flip out about. it doesn't need to be made by popeye's but it needs a similar huge cultural moment attached to it. i think a chicken fried steak sandwich could do it but perhaps the next sandwich to capture the zeitgeist is unknowable
here's an updated guide on how to remove all of the AI from Firefox
“AI is clearly sticking around so you have to get used to it” wrong. I don’t have to get used to shit. I am a practiced hater and I can keep this going for decades if I am required to
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Thanksgiving Conversation Devolves Into Just Stating Things Dog Is Currently Doing
theonion.com/thanksgiving-conver…May all of your bajas be blasted
the only time i ever gave back to my community (cinephile dorks whose parents claim they can't see it but we suspect are messing with us a little)
Is this platform still massively against AI or has it moved more towards acceptance?
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Happy Birthday, Sucrose!
#GenshinImpact #Sucrose
It's pretty chilly out on the mountain today. I really appreciate you joining me to collect data!
T—This is a warming drink I've recently developed. Give it a try to warm up.
Want more of Sucrose? See Genshin Impact's TikTok!
hoyo.link/b0zfBBAdHappy Birthday, Sucrose!
#GenshinImpact #Sucrose
"Hm? A pigeon landed on my shoulder... Maybe it mistook me for part of the environment? I wonder what mechanism caused that behavior..."
So you made a robot stand up and talk... now what? In this over 4-hour journey, Kevin follows the promise of Disney's Living Character Initiative, an effort to populate Disney theme parks with free-roaming, interactive beings. It was touted as the future. How's it going? Watch here:
bit.ly/49C6vngnew BONUS EPISODE about a HUGE FUCK-OFF ARCH with
@whatahellofawaytodad.comIf you could set aside 4 hours and 18 minutes today for my new video, that would be much appreciated.
Thank you again to everyone out there! Another year down, another million raised, and so many people who will be helped because of what you've done with us this year and every other! We couldn't do this without you, and through all the laughs and the tears, we wouldn't want it any other way...
Congratulations to
@desertbus.org on another year with a million plus raised!
The comedown after such an event can be emotionally difficult, and something I do to help soften that drop is to open the doors to my Discord and stream some classic feel good movies. Come on in!
discord.gg/YBw7C4JGAnd as the donations go brrrrrr we have hit $1 million at
#DB2025 for
@childsplaycharity.bsky.social
Thank you all for your amazing support!
desertbus.org/2025/prize/D... Emily has created another knitted piece this week, and it's now up for a donation giveaway! If you want a chance to win this extremely long scarf, then donate $ 7.35 or multiples thereof by 9:50am PST!
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If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
