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 The US Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Board…

Safety for companies. Not for us.

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 Want to chat about #Linux / #SteamDeck gaming or need help? Our Forum is a good place to start for those who don't use Discord: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/forum/ 
 Days since AI last hallucinated and suggested something terrible: 0

*This counter will never need to be reset. 
 Still funny, GPD blocking me on X/Twitter a while ago, they didn't like me previously pointing out how they poached a bunch of YouTube videos without crediting 🤦

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 Update to the article on racing game BlazeRush ending support for Linux, macOS and SteamVR: dev says they just won't be updated, but still playable (see the bottom) https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/05/racing-game-blazerush-ends-support-for-linux-macos-and-steamvr/

#Linux #macOS #SteamDeck

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 What do you think is the best thing to happen to #Linux in the last few years? 
 nostr:npub1tvq09mfthcgkj6uk9fynyttv9u8zmlpr3m6qad77552aknl6jcpqd5l6jk What gives with those weird... 
 @29385945 it's just some of the screen effects the game uses, you can turn them off 
 Follow me personally on @a4556833 if you want. Or not, I’m not your FediDad. 
 Server migrating now, expect downtime. 
 Just a reminder: i take a break on most weekends, which is why there’s often no content. It’s important to take breaks 🤟 
 Mastodon is the only site where a user is guaranteed to gripe about a paywalled article every tim... 
 @9046f8ea I see complaints about paywalls on X/Twitter all the time. This is not a Mastodon specific thing. 
 THIS IS A TEST OF THE EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM

FOLLOW ME FOR GAMES

YOU HAVE BEEN ALERTED

THANK YOU 
 Is it possible to go viral on Mastodon yet? For science boost this post for me.

*genius marketing tactic engage* 
 I get a lot of spammy emails, especially the type of spam where these people keep on replying to themselves to get bumped up in my inbox and the latest reply from one was just this...

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 Shame I will have to miss out on their wonderful "guest post" ideas of:

1) 5 Simple Ways to Add Value to Your Restored Classic Car

2) Preserving the Past: The Importance of Authenticity in Classic Car Restoration

3) How to Choose the Right Primer and Paint for Your Car Restoration 
 nostr:npub1mpvrdlujsyy6uqnqx2axqg9g8zxvzvmlgtsmuvfwevkcs39c7x6s5hr03l Whoops, wrong screenshot th... 
 @0747de33 @d85836ff mmm Buffer got confused and used the wrong title and link, was supposed to be the Capes post lol 
 Just a reminder you can support my work to bring you news tips, videos and more here: https://www.patreon.com/liamdawe 
 nostr:npub1tvq09mfthcgkj6uk9fynyttv9u8zmlpr3m6qad77552aknl6jcpqd5l6jk And with "important info" y... 
 @68ad159c Obviously those need to be easily found on the WT forum 
 nostr:npub1tvq09mfthcgkj6uk9fynyttv9u8zmlpr3m6qad77552aknl6jcpqd5l6jk I'll add Facebook groups to... 
 @6afef139 good god Facebook, what a shitehole 
 Stop. Putting. Important. Info. In. Discord.

Put it on the actual web, where it is searchable. 
 "I know let's host files and important info on a proprietary chat platform that requires logins and isn't searchable outside it, what could possible go wrong?"

Uh, everything. Stop it. 
 nostr:npub1tvq09mfthcgkj6uk9fynyttv9u8zmlpr3m6qad77552aknl6jcpqd5l6jk I'm not sure how a single a... 
 @3c667485 as if they have anything to check something for that lol 
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 @d4493aa6 uh i dunno, bout 10 cups 
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 In the era of AI, it is now the duty of every major site to do at least one total shitpost a week to make sure AI steals it. 
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 @ef727509 this is real hard sciencing going on