Mike Amundsen

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Working to improve the quality and usability of information on the Web with APIs, Microservices, and Digital Transformation

How copyright battles from a century ago shape today's fight over just compensation in the world of generative AI
On February 26, 2025, President Donald Trump stated that Ukraine can: “[F]orget about” joining NATO. (cite) He said the NATO alliance was a trigger for the ongoing conflict with Russia. Reality Check Trump’s statement undermines Ukraine’s sovereignty and emboldens Russia, signaling that aggression wins concessions. It weakens NATO’s credibility, discourages allies, and risks broader instability in Europe. By denying Ukraine’s path to NATO, the U.S. loses leverage over Russia and damages Western unity, making future conflicts more likely and endangering global security.
On February 25, 2025, President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 25% tariff on the European Union, stating: > the bloc was "formed to screw the United States." ([cite] Reality Check Trump’s claim is incorrect because the EU was created to foster economic cooperation and prevent war in Europe, not to target the U.S. This rhetoric risks economic retaliation, weakens Western unity, and emboldens adversaries like China and Russia. #usPolitics #trumpSaid
On February 24, 2025, during a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House, President Donald Trump stated: > "We've been mistreated very badly by many countries, not just Canada and Mexico. We've been taken advantage of." Reality Check: This claim is subjective and lacks concrete evidence. While the U.S. has trade deficits with some nations, these are often the result of complex economic factors rather than intentional mistreatment. Additionally, the U.S. maintains numerous alliances and partnerships worldwide, indicating mutual cooperation rather than widespread mistreatment. #usPolitics #trumpSaid
Monument to the Founders of Kyiv in 2018 i had the honor of speaking at XP Ukraine. it was a fantastic experience. a group of us were able to tour the area and i was taken by the Monument to the Founders of Kyiv and all the history behind it. little did i know what in just a few years the lives of all the people i met in Kyiv would be up ended to violently. #SlavaUkraine
On February 23, 2025, President Donald Trump announced the appointment of conservative commentator Dan Bongino as Deputy Director of the FBI, serving under newly confirmed Director Kash Patel. In his statement, President Trump praised Bongino, stating: "Great news for Law Enforcement and American Justice! Dan Bongino, a man of incredible love and passion for our Country, will be joining the FBI as Deputy Director." _Dan Bongino’s appointment as FBI Deputy Director would raise significant concerns due to his background, political partisanship, and lack of law enforcement leadership experience._