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A monstrous blue blob is connected to many computer screens. Some of the smaller computers are off. Small people in yellow are cutting the connection between the blob and the computers.

Local municipalities are spearheading independence from US tech

Some municipalities are moving quickly to make Europe digitally independent from US tech, but civil initiatives are left to fill in the gaps where there is little political will.
Jack McGovan 17 Jun 2026
The real climate impact of AI goes beyond resource consumption

The real climate impact of AI goes beyond resource consumption

Not only is AI harming our environment directly, it’s promoting the values that got us into the climate crisis in the first place.
Jack McGovan 11 Mar 2026
A campaign banner that says "Leave" at the top, with the X logo in the middle, and "Protect Democracy" at the bottom. The X logo has killed the old bird logo of Twitter.

X reveals a weakness in left-wing rhetoric

Good principles mean nothing when you materially support a fascist propaganda machine.
Jack McGovan 16 Jul 2025

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