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Grok3 AI: Urban abandonments and dereliction citizen journalism, can you find this and make a report

1 post 15 web pages Citizen Journalism Report: Urban Abandonments and Dereliction Urban abandonment and dereliction—the decay of buildings, vacant lots, and neglected infrastructure—represent a growing issue in cities worldwide. These neglected spaces harm community well-being, lower property values, and … Continue reading

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Futurism The__Byte

/ Artificial Intelligence The MyPillow Guy’s Lawyers Used AI in Court and You’ll Never Guess How That Turned Out byJoe Wilkins Apr 27, 6:45 AM EDT Chip Somodevilla / Getty / Futurism “I’m in ruins.” We all remember Mike Lindell, the … Continue reading

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Futurism: AI … exams!!!

California Admits AI Was Used to Write Bar Exam Plagued by Problems “I’m almost speechless.” / Artificial Intelligence/ Ai Chatbots/ Ai Lawyer/ Generative Ai Image by Getty Images Now here’s a legal-drama-worthy twist in the recent spate of dumb lawyers getting caught using AI: it turns out that … Continue reading

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Grok 3: After the Civil War, Michael Comyn KC became principal legal adviser to Eamon de Valera and Fianna Fail, advising on the formation of the party and the founding of the Irish Press newspaper. It was Comyn and George Gavan Duffy (qv) who suggested to de Valera that the Irish Free State could withhold payment of the land annuities to Britain. Quote: “Britain retaliated by imposing tariffs on Irish agricultural exports (e.g., cattle), which severely impacted Ireland’s economy, as Britain was its primary market.” Source: The Dictionary of Biography. (Updating details on Grok3 AI from notes)

Of particular significance. I recall at a lecture in Trinity College Dublin, in the 1990’s, Professor O’Hagan suggesting that this decision to withhold annuities in time would prove to be a very significant contribution to the founding of the new … Continue reading

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Grok3 AI: In 1932, Michael Comyn KC initiated a significant legal action against Éamon de Valera’s government to recover £20,000 of Irish Republican Army (IRA) funds. (Thanks to Grok3 I am gradually finding answers to questions I probably asked when family members were alive, but now that they are dead and gone, like most, too late I am seeking confirmations. Somehow there are few comments on such an interesting case. Maybe someone can add to the narrative. (Updating details on Grok3 AI from notes). Add Military Archives referral £20,000 Dail funds

16th May 2025: Grok3 updated version In 1932, Michael Comyn KC initiated a significant legal action against Éamon de Valera’s government to recover £20,000 of Irish Republican Army (IRA) funds. Details In 1932, Michael Comyn KC, an Irish barrister and … Continue reading

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Futurism: Judge Goes Ballistic When Man Shows AI-Generated Video in Court

Read the Room Apr 13, 12:00 PM EDTbyVictor Tangermann Judge Goes Ballistic When Man Shows AI-Generated Video in Court “I don’t appreciate being misled.” / Artificial Intelligence/ Artificial Intelligence/ Courts/ Generative Ai Image by Appellate Division, First Department via YouTube And as The Register reports, the judge … Continue reading

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The Deep View: NATO acquires Palantir’s AI-for-war platform

NATO acquires Palantir’s AI-for-war platform Source: Unsplash NATO, the Europe-North American military alliance, said Monday that it has acquired Palantir’s Maven Smart System (MSS) for warfighting.  The details: The platform purportedly brings together a wide range of data sources and … Continue reading

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‘Peaceful Evolution’ … referred to in Peter Robinson, Hoover Institution interview with Frank Dikotter, posted earlier today. Quote: “For several decades the phrase “peaceful evolution” has been used by Chinese leaders and propagandists to describe their belief that the United States seeks to overthrow the Communist Party of China by peaceful means.”

Peaceful Evolution Hépíng Yǎnbiàn 和平演变 For several decades the phrase “peaceful evolution” has been used by Chinese leaders and propagandists to describe their belief that the United States seeks to overthrow the Communist Party of China by peaceful means. Descriptions … Continue reading

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Tariff war and Ireland, a small open economy, is under threat. If it is as they say “The Art of the Deal” and President Trump, perhaps this article dated April 20th, 2023 may enhance the Irish bargaining position. Article from the Atlantic Council. Quote: “In the areas where China has considerable market share, the US should pursue a de-risking strategy centered around identifying alternative sources of supply.”

China Economy & Business Trade and tariffs United States and CanadaEconographics April 20, 2023 The US is relying more on China for pharmaceuticals — and vice versa  By Niels Graham The drivers of US-China trade are shifting in the wake of the US-China trade … Continue reading

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Invisible People … have you a mental illness or disabilities that prevent you from working? are you homeless? Who cares?

Advocates Sue Cities Over Shelter Access By Robert Davis | March 26, 2025 | Criminalization | Denver Advocates are suing cities like Denver, Grants Pass, and New York City for failing to provide accessible shelter to disabled individuals experiencing homelessness, arguing that current policies violate … Continue reading

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