Wow - time flies!

AI race heats up as OpenAI, Google and Mistral release new models << the buzz continues!
it's fascinating to see how people are using (and abusing) the tech
theguardian.com/technology/202…

From the pedantic policies that make us all look stupid department:
SME - social enterprise. Main person dies. Person taking over needs to update domain details. This should be simple + free. But no, we're going to be billed by IEDR for keeping the registration details accurate

Obra de Banksy:
GAZA

Hello INEX members, don't forget to sign up to our 'Machine Learning and Generative AI' webinar. This is part of our Eolas training programme and will be delivered by Jerry Sweeney from CloudCIX. More info inex.ie/eolas
#eolas #inex #peeringisgoodforus #AI

Beyoncé becomes first Black woman to hit No. 1 on Billboard country albums chart
apnews.com/article/beyonc…

Are we all ok with the pathetic state of the 2024 PeeringDB board elections? The 2 seats up for grabs are expiring seats held by Aaron Hughes & Job Snijders. The only candidates presently standing in this election are Aaron Hughes & Job Snijders. Is this apathy or indifference?

This one won't last long... Paddington Bundle just added for only €24.99 including FREE DELIVERY here: bookworld.ie/collections/bu…

Changing domains is hard. Just ask WordPress domainnamewire.com/2024/04/09/cha… via @domainnamewire

The Far Right Is Crawling With Eclipse Conspiracy Theories << zero surprise!
rollingstone.com/culture/cultur…

Want to learn about ICANN's Compliance and how it enforces the contracts on registrars + registries?
They're holding a webinar next week: go.icann.org/4aLpOrA

88 to 69 - Harris officially elected Taoiseach
Will he be any better?

Using your phone to pay is convenient, but it can also mean you spend more << if it's a little too easy to spend money ....
npr.org/2024/04/07/124…

New Windows driver blocks software from changing default web browser

bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft…

Streaming Farms: How Big Artists and Labels Fake Their Streaming Numbers

qoncertapp.com/blog/streaming…

Coffee: The morning brew has a ‘bad boy reputation’ but is it really harmful? A breakdown of the benefits and hazards
theguardian.com/wellness/2024/…

‘Matrix 5’ in the Works With Drew Goddard as Director, Lana Wachowski as Executive Producer

Warner Bros. is going back to the Matrix.
variety.com/2024/film/news…

The EC has an open consultation / feedback on implementation of new CSAM rules ec.europa.eu/info/law/bette…