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Lyn Robinson @lynrobinson.bsky.social · Nov 7
Introduction to Information Science, 2nd Edition, Bawden/Robinson, Facet 2022
Cover of Introduction to Information Science by David Bawden and Lyn Robinson, 2nd Edition, 2022

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Lyn Robinson @lynrobinson.bsky.social · 9h
A good idea, but maybe hard to achieve in reality. The UK gov itself still posts on X and appears readily swayed by bad actors such as Palantir, big tech, and the oil industry.
theguardian.com The Guardian @theguardian.com · 11h
New UK agency will tackle ‘information warfare’ from likes of Russia, Burnham says
New UK agency will tackle ‘information warfare’ from likes of Russia, Burnham says
PM aims to ‘stem poisonous tide’ of disinformation and deepfakes with National Centre for Information Defence Security chiefs will set up a new national centre to tackle disinformation and deepfakes from hostile states such as Russia, Andy Burnham has announced, saying the government had a duty to “stem the poisonous tide” from damaging British interests. The National Centre for Information Defence will “detect, attribute and disrupt” information attacks by foreign powers, many of which are enabled by AI, bringing together the intelligence agencies, law enforcement and social media companies. Continue reading...
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 11h
New UK agency will tackle ‘information warfare’ from likes of Russia, Burnham says
New UK agency will tackle ‘information warfare’ from likes of Russia, Burnham says
PM aims to ‘stem poisonous tide’ of disinformation and deepfakes with National Centre for Information Defence Security chiefs will set up a new national centre to tackle disinformation and deepfakes from hostile states such as Russia, Andy Burnham has announced, saying the government had a duty to “stem the poisonous tide” from damaging British interests. The National Centre for Information Defence will “detect, attribute and disrupt” information attacks by foreign powers, many of which are enabled by AI, bringing together the intelligence agencies, law enforcement and social media companies. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com

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Luciano Floridi @floridi.bsky.social · 14h
My new book on AI, literature and distant writing is now available from Columbia University Press
"Encounters with AI - An Experiment in Distant Writing"
Encounters with AI | Columbia University Press
What happens when a philosopher hands the pen to artificial intelligence and keeps only the role of designer? Encounters with AI is an experiment in what Luc... | CUP
cup.columbia.edu

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North Ages @northages.bsky.social · 18h
Rare Anglo-Saxon coin unearthed in Shetland www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Rare Anglo-Saxon coin unearthed in Shetland
Archaeologists say the discovery suggests possible trading links between Viking and Anglo-Saxons.
www.bbc.co.uk

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British Library @britishlibrary.bsky.social · 1d
We’re delighted to announce Dr Paul Bate as the British Library’s new Chief Executive

Joining us from the UK Space Agency, Paul brings experience supporting world-class research communities.
We look forward to welcoming his expertise at the Library.

Read the full announcement here
link.bl.uk/fc6
A photograph of Dr Paul Bates stood in a stairwell at the British Library. He is a white man, with dark brown hair and wearing a white shirt and camel coloured chinos.

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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 2d
'In the most notable case, the University of Nottingham’s University and College Union (UCU) branch has declared strike action of 67 days, expected to last for the majority of the autumn term, as the institution looks to cut 600 full-time equivalent jobs.'
UK universities face autumn of chaos as ‘prolonged’ strikes planned
Unprecedentedly long strikes at Nottingham, Edinburgh and Dundee could be the shape of things to come, observers say
www.timeshighereducation.com