Data centers are often established in drought-stricken regions
"In Brazil, in the city of Caucaia, where a computing center was planned, as much as 80 percent of the abstracted water used for cooling during such a process would evaporate. In turn, this would greatly exacerbate shortages in the region."
Russian military blogger "Voevoda", along with his friend Kirill Fedorov, recalls laughing how he sent a girl working on a petrol station in the occupied Berdyansk "to a cellar" (torture chamber) because she dared to speak to him in Ukrainian. "Voevoda" recalls this story in the context of a Mercedes "on Ukrainian number plates" he just recently "bought" in the occupied town, referring to widespread looting by Russian army who simply confiscated any property belonging to the local residents.
Ursula von der Leyen's plane was forced to land in Bulgaria using paper maps after Russian electronic warfare systems jammed its navigation – Financial Times
The Bulgarian air traffic control confirmed the incident to the publication, adding that since February 2022 there has been a noticeable increase in cases of GPS jamming and, more recently, spoofing (a type of cyberattack where an attacker successfully impersonates another user, program, or system by falsifying data #AureFreePress
Από το πέρασμα σε διάφορα μέρη της Μεσογείου μπορώ να πω ότι υπάρχει όντως πρόβλημα λειψυδρίας. Πως γίνεται όμως και όλα τα μέρη που διαμαρτύρονται για λειψυδρία (παντού) να είναι τέτοια;
Es beginnt mit "Recognising that, since the horrific Hamas-led attack of 7 October 2023, which itself constitutes international crimes, the government of Israel has engaged in systematic and widespread crimes against humanity, war crimes and genocide, including indiscriminate and deliberate attacks against the civilians and civilian infrastructure (hospitals, homes, commercial buildings, etc.) of Gaza, which, according to official UN estimates, at the date of this resolution, has killed more than 59,000 adults and children in Gaza;"
Es sind nicht erst die neusten Verbrechen, die Netanyahu und co begehen, die einen Völkermord bedeuten. Der geht jetzt schon fast 2 Jahre. Und wir unterstützen das noch immer und verhindern Resolutionen.
#Papa Leone XIV incontra una delegazione di #politici locali francesi: è l'occasione per spronare al clericalismo e lamentarsi vittimisticamente della #laicità «fraintesa».👇 farodiroma.it/attenzione-a-non…
“Di fronte alle derive di ogni genere” delle società occidentali, il cristiano deve “volgere lo sguardo verso Cristo” per chiedere il suo aiuto nell’esercizio delle proprie responsabilità.
È "molto interessante parlare di una leadership femminile in questo momento e per me personalmente era importante provare a realizzare un film, un'opera d'arte come questa in un mondo che è molto dominato degli uomini. (ANSA)
Daarnaast verlaagt de #fietshelm het risico op een hoofdletsel met 60 procent. Ook het risico op ernstig blijvende letsels is aanzienlijk kleiner: tot 70 procent. En dan nog het risico op overlijden, dat tot 65 procent lager is wanneer je een helm draagt. "Dus waarom zou je hem in godsnaam niet opzetten?".
De fietshelm verplichten of niet? Het debat rond de beschermingsmaatregel laait opnieuw op na een podcast van De Standaard. Daarin kanten mobiliteitsexperten zich tegen de verplichting om een helm te dragen op de fiets.
🌐 Conheces o @anew.social? A New Social é uma iniciativa sem fins lucrativos que está a revolucionar como interagimos nas redes sociais. A missão deles é simples, mas poderosa: libertar as nossas redes das plataformas, permitindo que nos conectemos e movamos os nossos conteúdos livremente entre diferentes serviços, sem barreiras artificiais. 🔹 Porque é que isto importa? Porque a web social deve ser centrada nas pessoas, não nas plataformas. Com ferramentas como o Bridgy Fed e o Bounce, já é possível interagir entre o #Mastodon e o #Bluesky, migrar o teu grafo social e participar num ecossistema verdadeiramente aberto. 💡 Queres saber mais ou participar? Visita: anew.social Contacta: letsbuild@anew.social #OpenWeb #Fediverse #ActivityPub #ATProto #SocialWeb #PeopleNotPlatforms
"In 2023, data centers consumed about 560 billion liters of water globally; could reach 1,200 billion by 2030. Much of this growth is fueled by the development of AI. Training the GPT-3 model alone required about 700,000 liters of fresh water - enough for nearly 12,000 showers. According to estimates, by 2027 the AI sector will be consuming as much as 6.6 billion liters per year. That's like taking the entire annual water needs of Denmark or half of the UK." architekturaibiznes.pl/en/what…
Profitez des vidéos et de la musique que vous aimez, mettez en ligne des contenus originaux, et partagez-les avec vos amis, vos proches et le monde entier.
Profitez des vidéos et de la musique que vous aimez, mettez en ligne des contenus originaux, et partagez-les avec vos amis, vos proches et le monde entier.
Is your team bouncing between Confluence, shared drives, and chat apps? Imagine your docs, projects, and file sync all under one open-source roof you control.
On 17 September see @xwiki + @nextcloud in action: We’ll show how to migrate Confluence pages, macros and permissions, then run a wiki inside Nextcloud with unified search and live editing.
Migrate from Confluence to open-source alternatives with XWiki and Nextcloud. Live demos, migration strategies, and cost-saving workflows to eliminate vendor lock-in and reduce licensing costs.
la traduction française prête à confusion. Extension s'entend en français comme extension spatiale, donc extension du contour de la loi. Il faut traduire "nicht verlängert" par "pas prolongé"
🇫🇷 French: Traduction du dossier Chat Control 2.0 🇸🇪 Swedish: Chat Control 2.0🇳🇱 Dutch: Chatcontrole
The End of the Privacy of Digital Correspondence
Take action to stop Chat Control now!
The Chat Control 2.
@forthy42 Sehe ich auch so, sieht aber z.B. die Bundesregierung nicht so. Kritiker wie Deutschland drohen aus Sorge vor einer ersatzlosen Streichung der freiwilligen Regelung womöglich ihren Widerstand aufzugeben. Die Bundesregierung betont nämlich bei jedem Treffen, dass die Zahl der NCMEC-Hinweise nicht sinken dürfe.
@porzellanladen Es wird dazu führen, dass der Rat die #Chatkontrolle 2.0 beschließt und für die Zeit der Verhandlungen (Trilog) das Parlament die freiwillige verlängert.
@gvs Governments will want to avoid this situation by all means. Thus critical governments may be pressured into agreeing to a #chatcontrol 2.0 mandate, to avoid being left with no referrals at all.
The image shows a kitchen window sill with several bowls and plates filled with tomatoes of various sizes and colors. The tomatoes range from green to yellow, orange, and red, indicating different stages of ripeness. The bowls are arranged in a row, with the leftmost bowl containing green tomatoes, followed by a mix of green and yellow tomatoes, and then bowls with more orange and red tomatoes. The tomatoes are displayed in clear glass bowls, which allow the colors to be vividly visible. The kitchen sink is visible in the foreground, with a black faucet and a blue watering can on the right side. The window offers a view of a garden outside, with green plants and a brick pathway. The overall scene suggests a fresh harvest of tomatoes, possibly from a home garden.
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The image features a close-up of a young tabby cat with a white face and paws, looking up from inside a cage. The cat has large, expressive eyes and a pink nose, with its front paws resting on the cage's edge. The cage is pink with a yellow fabric lining visible on the left side. The background shows a tiled wall and a window with a yellow frame. The text overlaid on the image reads "Vamos, a empezar una nueva semana, tú puedes," which translates to "Let's start a new week, you can do it." The image has a watermark indicating it is part of a series, with "14/19" in the top right corner.
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Palestina Libera sulla vetta della Sardegna pressenza.com/it/2025/09/pales… Una lunga fila colorata di persone (circa 500 persone) con tantissime bandiere palestinesi, sono salite ieri fino ai 1834 m. di Punta La Marmora del Gennargentu, la cima più alta della Sardegna . Forse qualcuno non è riuscito ad arrivare… Redazione Sardigna
"In 2023, global demand for data center power reached 60 GW. Is that a lot? Well, you could say it's equivalent to nearly 29 times San Francisco's annual energy consumption, the equivalent of 14 Mumbai's demand, or about 2.1 times the projected peak power of the entire country in 2024. Just a decade ago, a 30 MW data center was considered a major undertaking. Today, facilities much larger (on average, almost 7 times), with much more powerful capacity." architekturaibiznes.pl/en/what…
In August, Ukrainian air defenses shot down 6,346 aerial targets—including Kinzhals, Kalibrs, Iskanders, over 2,100 Shaheds, and thousands of other drones. Ukrainian aviation also destroyed 438 targets and hit key Russian positions and logistics hubs.
Satellite tracking of New Zealand southern right whales, or tohorā, has revealed a key feeding location about 500kms south of Australia that needs to be protected, University of Auckland scientists say.
The image depicts three individuals standing against a backdrop of a cloudy sky with a warm, orange hue. They are dressed in elaborate, futuristic costumes, suggesting a science fiction setting. The person on the left is wearing a gold and black armored suit with a distinctive hat, holding a large firearm. The central figure is clad in a red outfit with gold embellishments, including a long cape, and is also armed with a firearm. The individual on the right is dressed in a red and black outfit with a high collar and a unique headpiece, holding a similar weapon. The costumes are detailed and ornate, with textures and patterns that suggest a blend of military and ceremonial elements. The overall composition and attire of the characters imply a narrative of power and authority within a futuristic context.
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Un'autentica impersonificazione dell'icona culturale americana della seconda guerra mondiale, Rosie the Riveter (Rosie la Rivettatrice), rappresentazione delle donne che lavoravano nelle fabbriche durante il conflitto. La fotografia è stata scattata nel 1943 nello stabilimento Vultee di Nashville, nel quale erano prodotti i cacciabombardieri A-31 Vengeance. Il 1º settembre si celebra negli Stati Uniti il Labor Day.
The Max Planck Postdoc Program offers a guaranteed contract of at least 3 years, targeted mentoring, and career workshops. The call for applications is open now! 🚀 Take advantage of this opportunity and browse the job vacancies.
The realm of Korinthia spans from rugged mountains hosting mysterious temples honoring little-known gods, to sunny islands in a wine-dark sea. Learn a little of their tongue to make your journeys easier. #travel #historycromwell-intl.com/travel/greec…
How do you monitor a conflict in a region that is difficult to access and rife with misinformation claims? In this comprehensive guide, we take you through the processes required to identify and verify what is really happening in a conflict, using the recent violent uprisings in Manipur, India as an example. bellingcat.com/news/rest-of-wo…
How does one monitor a conflict zone on the brink of civil war, especially in a region which is difficult to access, experiences frequent internet shutdowns and where misinformation is common? In this guide, we outline the open source tools and metho…
A principios de año, puse una libreta dentro de una bolsa con un bolígrafo y un lápiz y la semiescondí en el vértice geodésico que corona la Penya la Blasca, la peña que hay detrás de casa y se ve en mi presentación. La gente que pasa escribe lo que se le ocurre. Hay de todo, desde admiración y gratitud por las vistas y el camino hasta críticas al alcalde 😹 Adjunto la foto de la primera página de la libreta que escribí el día que la dejamos y de una que me ha hecho llorar por lo certera 🥹
MILANO TREMA • LA TERRA TRAMA GIÙ LE MANI DALLE CITTÀ | GIÙ LE MANI DALLE CAMPAGNE Sabato 6 settembre 2025 Corteo Nazionale ore 14 – Porta Venezia – Milano
Italian dockworkers threaten an Israel cargo ban if a Gaza flotilla is blocked.
A new aid flotilla bound for Gaza set sail from Genoa, with a dockworker warning that if communication with the flotilla is lost, port workers would immediately block all shipments to Israel.
The ships will join the Global Sumud Flotilla expedition that departed from Barcelona in an effort to deliver humanitarian supplies through Israel’s blockade.
A new aid flotilla bound for Gaza set sail from Genoa, with a dockworker warning that if communication with the flotilla is lost, port workers would immediately block all shipments …
2. Berliner Fediverse Tag Der 2. Berliner Fediverse Tag findet am 4.10.2025 auf der Berliner c-base statt. Er ist eine Konferenz zum Fediverse mit Workshops und Vorträgen für Interessierte, Neulinge und alte Hasen. berlinfedi.day/ #BerlinFediDay #cbase
FediTreff in Berlin Start: 4. Oktober 2025 um 12:00 Uhr Ende: 4. Oktober 2025 um 23:59 c-base e.V | @c-base e.V. Rungestraße 20 10179 Berlin
Una falla critica nella sicurezza del demone Linux UDisks è stata rilevata recentemente, che consente a potenziali malintenzionati senza privilegi di accedere a file appartenenti ad utenti con privilegi elevati. La vulnerabilità, catalogata come CVE-2025-8067, è stata resa pubblica il 28 agosto 2025, con un punteggio CVSS v3 di 8,5, che ne sottolinea l’importanza.
Si tratta di un errore nella convalida degli input nel gestore dei dispositivi del demone UDisks che provoca la vulnerabilità. Questo gestore elabora le richieste attraverso l’interfaccia D-BUS. La falla si manifesta quando il demone elabora due parametri specifici: un valore di indice che determina il file di supporto per la creazione del dispositivo loop e l’elenco dei descrittori dei file.
Sebbene il demone convalidi correttamente il parametro indice per evitare che superi i valori massimi consentiti, non riesce a convalidare il limite inferiore. Questa svista consente agli aggressori di fornire valori di indice negativi, determinando una condizione di lettura fuori limite classificata come CWE-125.
La vulnerabilità consente agli utenti non privilegiati di creare dispositivi loop tramite l’interfaccia di sistema D-BUS, causando potenzialmente l’arresto anomalo del demone UDisks o, cosa ancora più grave, facilitando l’escalation dei privilegi locali .
Gli aggressori possono sfruttare questa falla per accedere ai file sensibili di proprietà di utenti privilegiati, aggirando i normali controlli delle autorizzazioni. Il ricercatore di sicurezza Michael Imfeld ha scoperto e segnalato questa vulnerabilità a Red Hat. Il team Product Security di Red Hat ha classificato questa vulnerabilità come importante a causa della sua bassa complessità di sfruttamento e del significativo potenziale di escalation dei privilegi.
Il vettore CVSS v3 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:H indica un vettore di attacco locale con bassa complessità, che non richiede privilegi o interazione da parte dell’utente. La vulnerabilità ha un ambito modificato con basso impatto sulla riservatezza e sull’integrità ma elevato impatto sulla disponibilità.
L’impatto tecnico include la potenziale divulgazione della memoria di chiavi crittografiche, informazioni personali identificabili e indirizzi di memoria che potrebbero aggirare le protezioni ASLR (Address Space Layout Randomization).
Public Service Internet monthly newsletter (Sept 2025)
We live in incredible times with such possibilities that is clear. Although its easily dismissed seeing how we are being watched, wishing people will stop sharing pictures with ChatGPT and people in the UK told to delete emails In order to save water?
To quote Buckminster Fuller "You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete."
We live in incredible times with such possibilities that is clear. Although its easily dismissed seeing how we are being watched, wishing people will stop sharing pictures with ChatGPT and people i…
I don't know whether you saw my recent FrOSCon talk btw - I did not utter the words "public service internet" but it was very much your ball park. andypiper.co.uk/2025/08/22/tal…
Last Sunday, I had the pleasure and honour of delivering a keynote at the (milestone!) 20th edition of FrOSCon in Sankt Augustin, Germany.
My colleague David (one of the core developers on the Mastodon team) was one of the original founders of FrOSCon all the way back when it started, and the event is held near his home location, so it was a doubly wonderful opportunity for me to see him in person, and also to meet his family! The FrOSCon 20th anniversary artwork The last time I was in Bonn was in 1988, back then on a school trip exploring the Rhineland, in what used to be known as West Germany.
aside: I remember two things about that visit very distinctly – firstly, being in a group of youngsters that was closely tailed by security staff around a department store in Bonn, no doubt because shenanigans were afoot by some of my contemporaries (!); secondly, I had been given a Kodak disc film camera for a recent birthday, and the film shift mechanism broke during the trip, although one of my teachers tried to help me find a shop that could get it fixed, to no avail for such a niche device!
There have been many changes as a result of German re-unification and the compensation agreement between Berlin and Bonn,Vereinbarung über die Ausgleichsmaßnahmen für die Region Bonn. The university that hosts FrOSCon – Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences – is one of the institutions to have emerged as a result. The Open Source community is very fortunate to have such a wonderful venue to convene!
My talk was the keynote on the second day of the event. Due to unexpected circumstances I was only able to travel early on the Saturday and missed the opening of the event, but I arrived in time to see the huge interest in the keynote for day one: Daniel Stenberg of curl fame, talking about AI Slop Attacks on his development process. That was a fantastic talk, and I felt like it was a tough act to follow! Daniel Stenberg at FrOSCon I spoke about the importance of federated, decentralised systems as a way to preserve access to information and to enable digital sovereignty.
I spoke about the creativity of humans, and our remarkable ingenuity in building the world in which we live.
We find ourselves in difficult places politically, economically, socially right now: but, there is room for hope.
Of course, I also mentioned how Mastodon and the Fediverse are important parts of the digital ecosystem as we work to build an alternative, better, social web for everyone.
The excellent folks from the Chaos Computer Club video operations team did a great job at capturing all of the talks from FrOSCon – you can watch my talk on their site, I’ll embed a YouTube version below here for some level of convenience for those who use that platform.
While I’m on the subject of the Fediverse, digital sovereignty, and FrOSCon, I’ll also point out some related talks of interest: Frank Karlitschek spoke about digital sovereignty; my colleague, David, spoke about Taking a Fresh Look at the Fediverse (updates in Mastodon, and in other projects across the ecosystem); and Georg Lukas spoke about reverse-engineering Samsung wifi cameras to post photos to Mastodon, which was a fun technical talk. David talking about the FediverseGeorg hacking cameras I am very grateful to the organisers, volunteers, hosts, and the Open Source community for the opportunity to re-visit this part of Germany after such a long time away. I was home again by 11pm on Sunday, exhausted but happy. Thank you for making my time with you so enjoyable! David’s family #Plushtodon, “Masti”, had a fun time at FrOSCon! Share this post from your fediverse server https:// Share
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The FrOSCon 20th anniversary artwork
Daniel Stenberg at FrOSCon
David talking about the Fediverse
Georg hacking cameras
David’s family #Plushtodon, “Masti”, had a fun time at FrOSCon!
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