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Ukrainian startup says its drones could work on their own by year’s end, thanks to #AI

#Ukrainian #drones #autonomy startup the #FourthLaw is showcasing new footage as it aims to become the first to reach the latest holy grail of #DroneWarfare: full #autonomy.

“When we’re talking about full autonomy, I think we’re definitely going to see singular demos by the end of this year,”

kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-

The Kyiv Independent · Ukrainian startup says its drones could work on their own by year’s end, thanks to AIPar Kollen Post

#DigitalSovereignty, #DigitalAutonomy or #PublicValues… what is what?!

In a world full of committed people eager to move forward 💚, I often stumble upon misunderstandings and misinterpretations, even around terms we think we agree on.

So I wrote this blog (10 minutes reading time 🙈) in an attempt to clarify what we mean by #digitalsovereignty, and how it relates to #autonomy and #publicvalues. Maybe this (one) perspective helps others, too. 🧭

Curious? Take a look 👇

communities.surf.nl/en/publiek

SURF CommunitiesDigital sovereignty, autonomy, and public values: what exactly do we mean?🔗 Go to 🇳🇱 Dutch version
Suite du fil

"The autonomous [P‘urhépecha] Indigenous community of Cherán K'eri mobilized this Wednesday, July 9, in the main streets of Morelia, [Michoacán], to denounce the violence the persists in its territory and to demand justice given the neglect of state and federal authorities.

"Called for by the General Assembly, the main communal authority, the residents marched from Casa Michoacán to the state capital building to demand security, justice, and respect for their autonomy."

somoselmedio.com/cheran-keri-m

Somoselmedio · Cherán K’eri marcha en Morelia para exigir seguridad y justicia tras ataque armado del crimen organizadoFrente a Casa Michoacán y el Palacio de Gobierno, la comunidad autónoma purépecha de Cherán K’eri denunció la omisión del Estado ante el ataque del 2 de julio, exigió justicia para los caídos y apoyo a su modelo de autogobierno y seguridad comunitaria. Texto y fotografías: Mario Marlo / @Mariomarlo

I really dislike money even though I use it to buy food and keep a roof over my head. It feels strange to play along with this capitalist game that traps us all in endless exchange and control. Deep down, I wish things could be different, more free, without having to depend on a currency to survive.

Living in a world built on hierarchy and profit makes me want something else entirely, something rooted in autonomy and mutual support. I’m just trying to be myself within this system, knowing it’s flawed, and honestly, my autistic brain naturally gravitates toward imagining new ways of living that make more sense to me.

Especially for the #Labour administration in the UK; the Supreme Court in the UK, all the #TERF and Terf adjacent people out there, the media, especially the #Guardian.
#Rights #HumanRights #ProChoice #Autonomy #Biology #Facts

Once again, for those still quoting primary school level science:

Rebecca Helm, a biologist and an assistant professor at the University of North Carolina, Asheville US writes:

"Friendly neighborhood biologist here. I see a lot of people are talking about biological sexes and gender right now. Lots of folks make biological sex sex seem really simple. Well, since it’s so simple, let’s find the biological roots, shall we? Let’s talk about sex...[a thread]

If you know a bit about biology you will probably say that biological sex is caused by chromosomes, XX and you’re female, XY and you’re male. This is “chromosomal sex” but is it “biological sex”? Well...

Turns out there is only ONE GENE on the Y chromosome that really matters to sex. It’s called the SRY gene. During human embryonic development the SRY protein turns on male-associated genes. Having an SRY gene makes you “genetically male”. But is this “biological sex”?

Sometimes that SRY gene pops off the Y chromosome and over to an X chromosome. Surprise! So now you’ve got an X with an SRY and a Y without an SRY. What does this mean?

A Y with no SRY means physically you’re female, chromosomally you’re male (XY) and genetically you’re female (no SRY). An X with an SRY means you’re physically male, chromsomally female (XX) and genetically male (SRY). But biological sex is simple! There must be another answer...

Sex-related genes ultimately turn on hormones in specifics areas on the body, and reception of those hormones by cells throughout the body. Is this the root of “biological sex”??

“Hormonal male” means you produce ‘normal’ levels of male-associated hormones. Except some percentage of females will have higher levels of ‘male’ hormones than some percentage of males. Ditto ditto ‘female’ hormones. And...

...if you’re developing, your body may not produce enough hormones for your genetic sex. Leading you to be genetically male or female, chromosomally male or female, hormonally non-binary, and physically non-binary. Well, except cells have something to say about this...

Maybe cells are the answer to “biological sex”?? Right?? Cells have receptors that “hear” the signal from sex hormones. But sometimes those receptors don’t work. Like a mobile phone that’s on “do not disturb’. Call and cell, they will not answer.

What does this all mean?

It means you may be genetically male or female, chromosomally male or female, hormonally male/female/non-binary, with cells that may or may not hear the male/female/non-binary call, and all this leading to a body that can be male/non-binary/female.

Try out some combinations for yourself. Notice how confusing it gets? Can you point to what the absolute cause of biological sex is? Is it fair to judge people by it?

Of course you could try appealing to the numbers. “Most people are either male or female” you say. Except that as a biologist professor I will tell you...

The reason I don’t have my students look at their own chromosome in class is because people could learn that their chromosomal sex doesn’t match their physical sex, and learning that in the middle of a 10-point assignment is JUST NOT THE TIME.

Biological sex is complicated. Before you discriminate against someone on the basis of “biological sex” & identity, ask yourself: have you seen YOUR chromosomes? Do you know the genes of the people you love? The hormones of the people you work with? The state of their cells?

Since the answer will obviously be no, please be kind, respect people’s right to tell you who they are, and remember that you don’t have all the answers. Again: biology is complicated. Kindness and respect don’t have to be.

Note: Biological classifications exist. XX, XY, XXY XXYY and all manner of variation which is why sex isn't classified as binary. You can't have a binary classification system with more than two configurations even if two of those configurations are more common than others.

Biology is a shitshow. Be kind to people."

Many thanks to Traci Drake for finding this.

if you were actually powerlessness the billion-dollar media structure that convinced you of that would be a massive waste

(it's a waste either way, but it seems to work for the state and capitalists)

if you were as helpless as you believe you wouldn't need to remind yourself daily or weekly for years or decades

if you feel safer when your agency is diminished, then what fuels your feeling of safety is capture

safety is not found in captivity

you're looking for solidarity

Protecting Trans Kids Means Protecting ALL Kids
Genital Autonomy Collective

Alliana, Founder of the Genital Autonomy Collective, speaks at a pride event on the harms of Genital Cutting to Intersectional Marginalized Communities. As well as, how cis, perisex boys, and men feel alienated to intersectional theory and politics due to circumcision violating their bodily autonomy.

youtube.com/watch?v=tapjcLqiF9M

"Why are so many women choosing to stay single? Is it hatred… or just exhaustion?
We unpack the real reason modern women are stepping away from relationships with men. If you’ve ever asked “What happened to love?” or “Why are women so angry?” — this one’s for you."—Afrodizjha

Modern Love Is Failing Women And Men Can’t Handle It >

youtu.be/RmetrU0k6z0

To exercise control over what happens to you as an individual, you must be involved with others in a process that decides what happens to you and your fellow citizens collectively. We can no longer separate the quality of personal life from the quality of social life. To preserve private space, we must also preserve the commons.
-- Willard Gaylin and Bruce Jennings (The Perversion of Autonomy)

⬆ #Wisdom #Quotes #WillardGaylinandBruceJennings #Autonomy #Society

⬇ #Photography #Panorama #Dinosaur #Tracks #Colorado

Horrifying and dangerous ruling.
There are laws criminalising women for making choices concerning their bodily autonomy.
There are laws about only using a birth name for voting records which again will affect women.
Now there are laws against trans people, the medication and treatment they can no longer have.
To date, I have not seen a single law curtailing the rights of any men, especially Caucasian men.
#Gilead #ProChoice #Autonomy #TransRights
Court’s gender-affirming care ruling will impair all sex-based rights, say critics | US supreme court | The Guardian theguardian.com/us-news/2025/j

The Guardian · Court’s gender-affirming care ruling will impair all sex-based rights, say criticsPar Carter Sherman