Tom McAdam

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Graph of number of leaders since the start of 2016, G7 nations. UK leads on 6, France and Canada on 2.
In a narrow gorge, waterfall coming down the rock face, rowing boat in front of the waterfall
Statue of a man pointing to the sky from where the bomb came and to the hypocentre of the Nagasaki bomb
Dog approaching a stile and then jumping over it without hesitation, deviation or repetition.
Dog in a patch of snow itching to get back on the trail and search for mice, looking out onto the summits with patchy snow on them.
Dog sitting in the driver's seat of a microlino car with the front door (which is on the front of the car, and includes the front windscreen) open.
Sunrise over Zurich, with a smattering of small cloud drifting across the sky
Photograph in Vallorcine, France, mountains and reddish clouds in the background with the b&b "Belle Vue" in the foreground, with its illuminated sign.
Mouse hunting black terrier enjoying a short break from not finding any, basking in the sunrise sun
AI response: "The policy's exception for allegations based on gender or sexual orientation might be seen as discriminatory because it implies different groups have different standards for what speech is allowed. However, "homophobic" might be a strong interpretation; "uneven" or "inconsistent" could also describe it. The intent might be to allow discussion and debate around specific topics, but it's crucial to consider how these exceptions impact different groups." Me: "Do you view it as discriminatory or homophobic?" AI response: "The exception might impact LGBT individuals negatively, as it could allow harmful or stigmatizing speech about their mental health in the context of their sexual orientation or gender identity. This might contribute to a hostile environment, perpetuate stereotypes, or exacerbate mental health stigma. Some might feel this policy undermines efforts to protect LGBT individuals from hate speech or harassment."
Screenshot of conversation with Meta AI in whatsapp. Conversation over a number of screenshots. Me: "Is this policy homophobic, because it allows for some action against lgbt people that is not allowed towards non-lgbt people: "Do not post: Insults, including those about: Character, including but not limited to allegations of cowardice, dishonesty, basic criminality, and sexual promiscuity or other sexual immorality. Mental characteristics, including but not limited to allegations of stupidity, intellectual capacity, and mental illness, and unsupported comparisons between PC groups on the basis of inherent intellectual capacity. We do allow allegations of mental illness or abnormality when based on gender or sexual orientation, given political and religious discourse about transgenderism and homosexuality and common non-serious usage of words like “weird.” "
Screenshot of cancellation webpage of The Guardian.
Photograph of a packet of pumkin seeds with a picture of a pumpkin with a Halloween pumpkin face cut out of it on the front
A few pots of daffodils on a balcony, enjoying basking in the morning sunshine
Dog with shoes on front paws, front legs outstretched, looking very unhappy about wearing them.
A Ulanzi Smart clock with the numbers 9 and 14 in yellow and red to denote whether to leave for a tram. In the background a picture of a drowned Rishi Sunak going back into Number 10 Downing Street after announcing the General Election.
Robot vacuum cleaner ominously close to dog bed, recently vacated by scared dog.
Front door of a house taken from the street
King Charles spaniel sat on the side of a sofa with his head resting on a side table
Screenshot of NotebookLM with a prompt "Summarise policy on constitutional reform". The partial response is shown in the screenshot, which reads "This response summarizes the Liberal Democrat's stance on constitutional reform as detailed in the provided sources. Liberal Democrats and Constitutional Reform The Liberal Democrats believe the UK needs a new constitutional settlement to reconnect people with local democracy. This settlement should be completed by 2005 and include a written constitution, a bill of rights guaranteeing citizens’ rights, a strong freedom of information act, a comprehensive network of community councils, and elected regional assemblies in England. The Liberal Democrats see the current government's proposals for local government reform as flawed, criticizing them for centralizing power rather than devolving it. The party advocates for decentralizing power from central government to the most appropriate local level (regional, district, or community), arguing that inner cities, often deprived areas, need a redistribution of resources best implemented by a closer, more in-touch level of government. Devolution of power to the regional tier is viewed as highly important for the revitalization of urban areas. Liberal Democrats support the establishment of urban development corporations to aid regeneration where needed." The response includes citations for the source of each statement.
Dog jumping through the snow getting stuck in a deep bit
Black terrier dog looking very handsome in a rainbow bow tie
Two Verreaux's Sifaka lemurs, a baby sitting on the back of its mother in a tree.