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Indymedia Ireland is a volunteer-run non-commercial open publishing website for local and international news, opinion & analysis, press releases and events. Its main objective is to enable the public to participate in reporting and analysis of the news and other important events and aspects of our daily lives and thereby give a voice to people.

offsite link Fraud and mismanagement at University College Cork Thu Aug 28, 2025 18:30 | Calli Morganite
UCC has paid huge sums to a criminal professor
This story is not for republication. I bear responsibility for the things I write. I have read the guidelines and understand that I must not write anything untrue, and I won't.
This is a public interest story about a complete failure of governance and management at UCC.

offsite link Deliberate Design Flaw In ChatGPT-5 Sun Aug 17, 2025 08:04 | Mind Agent
Socratic Dialog Between ChatGPT-5 and Mind Agent Reveals Fatal and Deliberate 'Design by Construction' Flaw
This design flaw in ChatGPT-5's default epistemic mode subverts what the much touted ChatGPT-5 can do... so long as the flaw is not tickled, any usage should be fine---The epistemological question is: how would anyone in the public, includes you reading this (since no one is all knowing), in an unfamiliar domain know whether or not the flaw has been tickled when seeking information or understanding of a domain without prior knowledge of that domain???!

This analysis is a pretty unique and significant contribution to the space of empirical evaluation of LLMs that exist in AI public world... at least thus far, as far as I am aware! For what it's worth--as if anyone in the ChatGPT universe cares as they pile up on using the "PhD level scholar in your pocket".

According to GPT-5, and according to my tests, this flaw exists in all LLMs... What is revealing is the deduction GPT-5 made: Why ?design choice? starts looking like ?deliberate flaw?.

People are paying $200 a month to not just ChatGPT, but all major LLMs have similar Pro pricing! I bet they, like the normal user of free ChatGPT, stay in LLM's default mode where the flaw manifests itself. As it did in this evaluation.

offsite link AI Reach: Gemini Reasoning Question of God Sat Aug 02, 2025 20:00 | Mind Agent
Evaluating Semantic Reasoning Capability of AI Chatbot on Ontologically Deep Abstract (bias neutral) Thought
I have been evaluating AI Chatbot agents for their epistemic limits over the past two months, and have tested all major AI Agents, ChatGPT, Grok, Claude, Perplexity, and DeepSeek, for their epistemic limits and their negative impact as information gate-keepers.... Today I decided to test for how AI could be the boon for humanity in other positive areas, such as in completely abstract realms, such as metaphysical thought. Meaning, I wanted to test the LLMs for Positives beyond what most researchers benchmark these for, or have expressed in the approx. 2500 Turing tests in Humanity?s Last Exam.. And I chose as my first candidate, Google DeepMind's Gemini as I had not evaluated it before on anything.

offsite link Israeli Human Rights Group B'Tselem finally Admits It is Genocide releasing Our Genocide report Fri Aug 01, 2025 23:54 | 1 of indy
We have all known it for over 2 years that it is a genocide in Gaza
Israeli human rights group B'Tselem has finally admitted what everyone else outside Israel has known for two years is that the Israeli state is carrying out a genocide in Gaza

Western governments like the USA are complicit in it as they have been supplying the huge bombs and missiles used by Israel and dropped on innocent civilians in Gaza. One phone call from the USA regime could have ended it at any point. However many other countries are complicity with their tacit approval and neighboring Arab countries have been pretty spinless too in their support

With the release of this report titled: Our Genocide -there is a good chance this will make it okay for more people within Israel itself to speak out and do something about it despite the fact that many there are actually in support of the Gaza

offsite link China?s CITY WIDE CASH SEIZURES Begin ? ATMs Frozen, Digital Yuan FORCED Overnight Wed Jul 30, 2025 21:40 | 1 of indy
This story is unverified but it is very instructive of what will happen when cash is removed
THIS STORY IS UNVERIFIED BUT PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO OR READ THE TRANSCRIPT AS IT GIVES AN VERY GOOD IDEA OF WHAT A CASHLESS SOCIETY WILL LOOK LIKE. And it ain't pretty

A single video report has come out of China claiming China's biggest cities are now cashless, not by choice, but by force. The report goes on to claim ATMs have gone dark, vaults are being emptied. And overnight (July 20 into 21), the digital yuan is the only currency allowed.

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offsite link News Round-Up Mon Sep 22, 2025 00:43 | Richard Eldred
A summary of the most interesting stories in the past 24 hours that challenge the prevailing orthodoxy about the ?climate emergency?, public health ?crises? and the supposed moral defects of Western civilisation.
The post News Round-Up appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link The BBC?s ?1 Billion Pension Bailout Sun Sep 21, 2025 19:47 | Richard Eldred
The BBC has poured over ?1 billion into its gold-plated pension scheme, gobbling up nearly ?850 million of licence fee money ? and it looks like the bill could keep climbing.
The post The BBC?s ?1 Billion Pension Bailout appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link Education Secretary Launches Fresh Attack on Private Schools Sun Sep 21, 2025 17:13 | Richard Eldred
In a fresh raid that could force more closures and squeeze parents' wallets, Bridget Phillipson is hitting private schools again, this time tripling Ofsted inspection fees.
The post Education Secretary Launches Fresh Attack on Private Schools appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link Keir Starmer Confirms Britain Will Ignore US and Israeli Anger and Recognise a Palestinian State Sun Sep 21, 2025 15:00 | Richard Eldred
Keir Starmer has sparked fury by pledging to recognise a Palestinian state even though critics say it rewards Hamas, angers Israel and the US and won't help hostages or feed Gaza's starving.
The post Keir Starmer Confirms Britain Will Ignore US and Israeli Anger and Recognise a Palestinian State appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link North Sea ?Has Three Times More Oil and Gas? Than Government Claims Sun Sep 21, 2025 13:00 | Richard Eldred
Britain's North Sea could have 14 billion barrels of oil and gas ? three times what the Government reckons ? but sky-high taxes and drilling bans are leaving it in the ground while jobs and cash go begging.
The post North Sea ?Has Three Times More Oil and Gas? Than Government Claims appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

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Voltaire, international edition

offsite link Will intergovernmental institutions withstand the end of the "American Empire"?,... Sat Apr 05, 2025 07:15 | en

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international / crime and justice / other press Tuesday June 07, 2005 17:14 by Charles
It’s Sunni vs. Shi’ite in northern Nigeria, where the two main sects of the Religion of Peace™ are battling for dominion: Armed police patrol northern city after violence by Muslim groups. (Hat tip: Ringo.) read full story / add a comment
international / worker & community struggles and protests / other press Tuesday June 07, 2005 16:27 by The UB   text 1 comment (last - tuesday june 07, 2005 17:34)
Ten day strike forced the Government to retreat – Pakistan Telecommunications privatisation postponed for an indefinite period read full story / add a comment
national / anti-capitalism / news report Tuesday June 07, 2005 15:10 by Zapatista Ireland   text 6 comments (last - wednesday june 22, 2005 10:24)
A few individuals from both the north and south of Ireland inspired by the ideas of the Zapatistas have linked up with a view to establishing a solidarity network. We invite individuals and/or groups to get in touch and share their ideas as it takes collective effort to organise. read full story / add a comment
international / crime and justice / other press Tuesday June 07, 2005 12:35 by i   text 3 comments (last - friday june 17, 2005 06:57)
the 4th Global Forum to combat "-" has opened in Brazilia, Brazil.

The event will bring together important actors in the fight against corruption from Brazil and abroad. A series of panels, lectures, and workshops will be offered to discuss issues such as money laundering, conflicts of interest, and public procurement under the overarching theme “From Words to Deeds.” read full story / add a comment
international / crime and justice / press release Tuesday June 07, 2005 11:36 by Italian Committee in order not to forget the Bloody Sunday   text 1 comment (last - tuesday june 07, 2005 18:54)
It was born in Italy the Italian Permanent Committee in order not to forget the Bloody Sunday. read full story / add a comment
international / crime and justice / other press Monday June 06, 2005 21:07 by €/$   text 5 comments (last - friday december 09, 2005 18:39)
The International Criminal Court in the Hague, Netherlands, was established by European nations of the €U under the Rome Statute as the last court of international crime.

It is the only international court which is permenant and ratified and stablished to promote the rule of law and ensure that the gravest international crimes do not go unpunished.

It is not completely recognised by the USA which resents its "inteference".

It has opened investigations into Darfur-
“The investigation will require sustained cooperation from national and international authorities. It will form part of a collective effort, complementing African Union and other initiatives to end the violence in Darfur and to promote justice. Traditional African mechanisms can be an important tool to complement these efforts and achieve local reconciliation.” read full story / add a comment
international / worker & community struggles and protests / other press Monday June 06, 2005 18:26 by Archie Kennedy
Unfortunately, the mindset and the mass media fall heavily under the spell of the wolves that prey upon the innocent. Roy the Wolf terrorized Cape Bretoners in the 1920's and now Paul the Wolf is doing the same thing on a much larger scale. read full story / add a comment
dublin / anti-capitalism / event notice Monday June 06, 2005 17:51 by Dissent
10am-6pm
St Nicholas Of Myra Hally, Francis St.

Bring food to share.

Films and intensive clown training. read full story / add a comment
international / anti-capitalism / other press Monday June 06, 2005 17:02 by -   text 1 comment (last - monday june 06, 2005 21:24)
The USA has proposed at the Fort Lauderdale, in the presence of Jeb Bush and Con Rice in Florida, the 35th meeting of "the Organisation of American States" meeting the right for it, "to intervene but not punish" the other 31 states of the organisation as part of measures to "monitor democracy".

Not surprisingly Mexico and all of South America have joined together to say "¡q t jodas!" read full story / add a comment
antrim / miscellaneous / news report Monday June 06, 2005 15:45 by Jon Glackin   text 15 comments (last - thursday june 16, 2005 18:55)
"I'm here because it’s about time my generation actually took some action rather than watching things on TV and thinking 'isn't that awful?' "
Zoe Anderson, 26, East Belfast

"Sometimes it falls upon a generation to be great. You can be that great generation. Let your greatness blossom.
Of course the task will not be easy. But not to do this would be a crime against humanity, against which I ask all humanity now to rise up.
Make Poverty History in 2005. Make History in 2005. Then we can all stand with our heads held high....
Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice. It is the protection of a fundamental human right, the right to dignity and a decent life.
While poverty persists, there is no true freedom."
Nelson Mandela read full story / add a comment
dublin / anti-war / imperialism / event notice Monday June 06, 2005 14:43 by Colm Stephens
Make Poverty and War History
Stop the G8 read full story / add a comment
dublin / animal rights / event notice Sunday June 05, 2005 19:13 by Ciaran Long   text 2 comments (last - monday june 27, 2005 21:22)
A night of discussion on tactics and philosophies with leading figures from the grassroots animal liberation movement. read full story / add a comment
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Sunday June 05, 2005 19:08 by redjade
Last Chance to influence Democracy Commission's Report read full story / add a comment
cork / arts and media / event notice Sunday June 05, 2005 19:06 by redjade   text 1 comment (last - friday june 10, 2005 15:27)
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Sunday June 05, 2005 18:57 by redjade   text 2 comments (last - wednesday june 08, 2005 21:37)
Celebrating the 60th birthday of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi (June 9, Dublin) read full story / add a comment
dublin / anti-war / imperialism / event notice Sunday June 05, 2005 18:52 by redjade
War and Peace in the 21st Century
on June 7th 2005, 7pm read full story / add a comment
dublin / consumer issues / opinion/analysis Sunday June 05, 2005 17:55 by A. Kaffir   text 23 comments (last - monday november 20, 2006 13:24)
I'm leaving for Italy.

I can't take anymore of this. read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism / news report Saturday June 04, 2005 19:44 by Mary La Rosa
May Day versus McCarthy era like "Loyalty Day" opened a UN Conference against Nuclear Weapons that seemed doomed by ambiguities and lack of reportage from its very start… including vagueUS intentions towards peace contrasted by recent trends and “nuclearised” weapons that support pre emptive strikes. Meanwhile, Israel still vague about possessing nuclear weapons adds to its crimes against humanity in the Occupied Territories by dumping its waste on someone else’s homeland. read full story / add a comment
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Saturday June 04, 2005 17:41 by Shane Holden   text 23 comments (last - thursday june 09, 2005 00:21)
Dún Laoghaire Ógra Fianna Fáil will be hosting a public meeting regarding the Dublin and Monaghan Bombings, entitled 'Justice for the Forgotten?'. read full story / add a comment
national / worker & community struggles and protests / news report Saturday June 04, 2005 15:21 by non payer   text 5 comments (last - monday june 06, 2005 21:19)
NIPSA conference has backed a motion calling for non payment of water charges. This is a blow to the Labour Blairite government that wishes to implement a tax on water next year. Below is a copy of artilce in Belfast Telegraph. read full story / add a comment
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