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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 Judges Need Fewer Powers, Not More Thu Nov 20, 2025 19:00 | Will Jones
The Hillsborough Law is well-intentioned, but its effect will be to transfer yet more power from Parliament to unelected judges ? the opposite of what is needed to restore public trust and democratic accountability.
The post Judges Need Fewer Powers, Not More appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link Lockdowns Could Have Been Avoided Entirely If ?Stringent Restrictions? Were Imposed Earlier, Covid I... Thu Nov 20, 2025 17:03 | Will Jones
Lockdowns could have been "avoided entirely" during Covid had ministers?more quickly?imposed "stringent restrictions" such as social distancing and face masks, the COVID-19 Inquiry has concluded.
The post Lockdowns Could Have Been Avoided Entirely If “Stringent Restrictions” Were Imposed Earlier, Covid Inquiry Finds appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link Majority of Public ?Does Not Want? Labour?s Islamophobia Definition Thu Nov 20, 2025 15:14 | Will Jones
Labour?s new definition of Islamophobia is not wanted by the majority of the public in any form, with just a fifth backing it, a poll has found, amid a free speech backlash.
The post Majority of Public “Does Not Want” Labour’s Islamophobia Definition appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link Call Prostitutes ?Sexual Entrepreneurs?, Say Police Thu Nov 20, 2025 13:00 | Will Jones
Police chiefs have been accused of treating prostitution as a normal job and effectively decriminalising it by telling officers they should call prostitutes "sex workers" or "sexual entrepreneurs".
The post Call Prostitutes “Sexual Entrepreneurs”, Say Police appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link Shabana Mahmood?s Asylum ?Fix? is Destined to Fail Thu Nov 20, 2025 11:23 | Will Jones
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's asylum 'crackdown' is not nearly enough to stop the flow, says Juliet Samuel in the Times. It still leaves Britain looking like a utopia for far too many.
The post Shabana Mahmood’s Asylum ‘Fix’ is Destined to Fail appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

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national / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Thursday October 19, 2006 14:33 by Harry Rea   text 9 comments (last - friday october 20, 2006 15:05)
In May of this year a father of four was jailed for two weeks for contempt of orders made in family law proceedings brought by his wife in the Circuit Court. His habeas corpus application was successful after Justice Smith in the High Court commented that the manner in which he was jailed contained "worrying features". He was freed on condition that he initiate Judicial Review proceedings to resolve the important issues raised. read full story / add a comment
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Thursday October 19, 2006 11:26 by Cris Ni Choistealbh
Caint Phoiblí
ó

Sheán Ó hArrachtáin

Shell Chun Sáile

(ag taisteal ó Ros Dumhach, Co. Mhaigh Eo)

leis

An Scéal is Deireannaí ó Ros Dumhach

i gClub Chonradh na Gaeilge

6 Sráid Fhearchair, BÁC 2

ar 8.30 p.m.

ar an gCéadaoin, 25 Deireadh Fómhair ‘06

Fáilte roimh chách Sóláistí ar fáil

Á eagrú ag an tIonad Buail Isteach

Bí ann agus tacaigh le Gaeltacht Mhaigh Eo

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dublin / anti-war / imperialism / event notice Thursday October 19, 2006 01:11 by Hugh H   text 2 comments (last - monday october 23, 2006 12:24)
Kathleen and Bill Christison, formerly senior analysts with the CIA and highly respected scourges of the present U.S. regime, are guests today of Trinity's One World Society. read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / opinion/analysis Wednesday October 18, 2006 23:31 by Michelle Clarke   text 28 comments (last - thursday june 27, 2013 12:55)
There is a very saying. Come progress, come poverty.

During the last census in Ireland, it was spoken about in the Joe Duffy Liveline. It outlined the wealth and the illusion of the everlasting Tiger but people doing the census forms told Joe Duffy of the poverty they experienced in many houses on their rounds.

Two weeks ago I was walking with my dog on the Canal, off Baggot Street, when a lady in distress sitting on a park bench crying - i stopped spoke to her and listened intently to her story. The lady told me come October 10th at 10.00 p.m. the Sherriff was coming on behalf of the landlord with an order of ejection.

It intrigued me that the word 'EVICtion.....is not being used now. I took some particulars off the lady and made no promises. Two days later I met a barrister friend of mine. He asked me how long she lived in her flat. I said 27 years. He replied she has rights under the 1980 Act section 17.
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international / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Wednesday October 18, 2006 20:40 by RPAG   text 2 comments (last - thursday october 19, 2006 23:13)
Republican POWs in Maghaberry jail have been on protest since the June 19. They have issued five demands. These are:

* Free association
* Freedom of movement
* The right to full-time education
* Separate visiting facilities
* The right to organise their own landings read full story / add a comment
antrim / anti-capitalism / event notice Wednesday October 18, 2006 20:01 by AJ
Belfast Socialist Forum hosts a discussion on "Cuba after Castro - Can the revolution survive?" read full story / add a comment
galway / arts and media / event notice Wednesday October 18, 2006 19:57 by Kevin Higgins
Over The Edge presents a reading by Paul Perry, Neil McCarthy, Alan Jude Moore & Anthony Daly at Sheridan’s Wine Bar, 14-16 Church Yard Street, Galway on Friday, November 3rd, 8pm. read full story / add a comment
international / summit mobilisations / other press Wednesday October 18, 2006 18:56 by MichaelY   text 5 comments (last - friday october 20, 2006 01:40)
· Talks with Iran and Syria seen as way to end chaos
· Report leaked before crucial November polls read full story / add a comment
international / anti-capitalism / opinion/analysis Wednesday October 18, 2006 17:13 by Joseph Peelo   text 2 comments (last - saturday november 10, 2007 23:32)
Ireland has a company heavily invested in the Caspian sea's oilfields belonging to Turkmenistan. The corrupt and brutal nature of this dictatorship should preclude any ethical company from investing and yet Dragon Oil plc is almost totally dependent for its existence on a Production Sharing Agreement with this repressive regime. read full story / add a comment
dublin / environment / event notice Wednesday October 18, 2006 17:02 by Joe Murray
Afri Hedge School 2006

Afri's Hedge School Event is a day of testament to those who find the courage not to acquiesce - in Rossport, the Niger Delta and Latin America and in every place where people literally stand their ground for the food they eat, the land that feeds them, and the community that nurtures them. read full story / add a comment
national / environment / press release Wednesday October 18, 2006 08:25 by Environmentalist   text 6 comments (last - wednesday october 18, 2006 16:17)
Wednesday 18th October at 11.15 a.m. at the Mansion House the Lord Mayor Councillor Vincent Jackson will officially accept delivery of a fleet of Ford Focus Flexi-Fuel vehicles (FFV) on behalf of Dublin City Council.

Full press release

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international / crime and justice / other press Wednesday October 18, 2006 05:53 by barra
The answer is blowing the Constitution and Bill of Rights out the window – the Triads, Mafia, Latino, Cuban groups and various South American drug cartels all have something to learn from Cheney and Bush; in fact, they look positively tame in comparison. When confronted with accusations (and proof) of murder, torture, theft/plunder, illegal surveillance, etc, on levels traditional organised crime could only dream of, what is the recourse of neo-cons? Legislate and change the Law (it’s an ass anyway). Simply legalise activities that were once considered crimes and criminalise those who oppose or disagree! There’s nothing that compares to stealing government – computerised voting, subterfuge, lies, fabricated terrorist threats and THE POWER TO LEGISLATE – it’s just too damn easy! read full story / add a comment
galway / arts and media / other press Wednesday October 18, 2006 02:13 by Kevin Higgins
The latest issue of Galway Arts Centre's online literary magazine, West 47, is now online. read full story / add a comment
galway / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Tuesday October 17, 2006 21:20 by Galvia
Following this evening's (Tuesday's) successful picket of the Shell Station, it was agreed amongst the activists there that there can be no slackening of protest and finding refuge on the high stool of Naughton's pub, for instance, read full story / add a comment
sligo / housing / other press Tuesday October 17, 2006 20:55 by Sligo Champ   text 39 comments (last - tuesday november 18, 2008 02:27)
Sligo Labour Councillor Veronica Cawley voted against the provision of 24 Corpo houses in her local area.
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international / anti-war / imperialism / other press Tuesday October 17, 2006 19:45 by George Monbiot
This summer, the German federal administrative court threw out the charge of insubordination against a major in the German army. He had refused to obey an order which, he believed, would implicate him in the invasion of Iraq. The judges determined that the UN charter permits a state to go to war in only two circumstances: in self-defence, and when it has been authorised to do so by the UN security council. The states attacking Iraq, they ruled, had no such licence. Resolution 1441, which was used by the British and US governments to justify the invasion, contained no authorisation. The war could be considered an act of aggression. read full story / add a comment
international / consumer issues / news report Tuesday October 17, 2006 16:48 by Qasim Rajpar
ISLAMABAD , Pakistan: TheNetwork for Consumer Protection while branding the proposed Drug Regulatory Authority (DRA) as eyewash has termed it an attempt to divert the attention of people from real health issues. read full story / add a comment
national / animal rights / press release Tuesday October 17, 2006 15:27 by Laura Broxson   text 2 comments (last - thursday october 19, 2006 16:30)
Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade

(CAFT)

PRESS RELEASE-PRESS RELEASE

Re. BOYCOTT ON BT OVER FUR SALES AFFECTS PROFITS

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antrim / anti-capitalism / event notice Tuesday October 17, 2006 12:20 by Sean
Belfast Book Launch
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Clandestines: The Pirate Journals of an Irish Exile
By Ramor Ryan
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Wednesday 25th October, 7.30
Belfast Unemployed Centre
Belfast City Centre
Free, all welcome

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dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Tuesday October 17, 2006 10:55 by Eamonn   text 6 comments (last - wednesday october 18, 2006 15:24)
Blockade Shell in Beaumont this Wednesday read full story / add a comment
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