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2025-05-03

Congrats #mastodon
Mastodon is now a team of 15 (up from just 3 full-time engineers less than 2 years ago). We’re restructuring as a European non-profit—no VC funding, just your support. More updates soon!
#Mastodon #opensource

https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/05/evolving-the-team/

China has launched the world's first operational thorium nuclear reactor, marking a significant step in nuclear technology. This reactor aims to provide a safer and more efficient alternative to traditional uranium reactors. However, experts caution that while thorium has potential, it won't lead to immediate benefits or widespread adoption in the energy sector. The development reflects China's commitment to exploring advanced nuclear options amid growing energy demands.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3306933/no-quick-wins-china-has-worlds-first-operational-thorium-nuclear-reactor

4chan experienced significant downtime due to a hacking incident, leading to widespread speculation about the site's future. The outage raised concerns among users about the security and stability of the controversial platform, known for its unfiltered content. As the site works to recover, discussions about its impact on online communities continue.

https://www.the-sun.com/tech/14029069/4chan-down-updates-controversial-website-hacking/

#4chan #Hacking #Cybersecurity

#AI

@krbi nope. Can you tell me about it:)

Stupid AI sh*t is all over the internet. I feel sorry for the real artist

@cynical13 when Firefox released new updates recently. I also stopped using it.

@nitrofurano that's good to here buddy.

what's the present situation of Firefox?
Do you guys still use it?

#Firefox #browser

How many of you guys using #openstreetmap? Whats your opinion?
#OpenSource

#chrome #meme

Open Tech boosted:

Want a more secure Linux setup? Check out these nine tips.

https://itsfoss.com/improve-security-linux/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonevangelho/2025/04/01/finally-mozilla-thunderbird-takes-on-gmail-with-new-email-service/

Mozilla Thunderbird Takes on Gmail!
MozillaThunderbird is stepping up its game with a new email service aimed at competing with Gmail. This update introduces enhanced features like improved organization, advanced search capabilities, and a user-friendly design that simplifies email management. Users can also expect better privacy controls and customization options, making it easier to tailor their inbox experience.
#thunderbird #opensource

People of #mastodon

source: reddit
#apps #degoogle #google

#mastodon #fediverse

AI Crawlers Overwhelm Traffic, Forcing Blocks
Developers report that AI crawlers dominate website traffic, consuming resources and forcing some to block traffic from entire countries. The surge in AI-driven scraping is increasing infrastructure costs and security concerns, prompting more aggressive mitigation efforts.
#AI #WebTraffic #CyberSecurity

https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/03/devs-say-ai-crawlers-dominate-traffic-forcing-blocks-on-entire-countries/

DOGE Staffer Tied to Cybercrime Group
Edward Coristine, a staffer in Elon Musk's DOGE Service team, provided tech support to the cybercrime group EGodly before joining. The group boasted about hijacking accounts and cyberstalking an FBI agent. Coristine's company, DiamondCDN, supplied network services to EGodly. His role at DOGE remains unclear, and he did not respond to comments.

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