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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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Public Inquiry
Interested in maladministration. Estd. 2005

offsite link RTEs Sarah McInerney ? Fianna Fail?supporter? Anthony

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offsite link Robert Watt complaint: Time for decision by SIPO Anthony

offsite link RTE in breach of its own editorial principles Anthony

offsite link Waiting for SIPO Anthony

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offsite link News Round-Up Tue Sep 23, 2025 01:12 | 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 Hamas Executes ?Israeli Collaborators? in Streets of Gaza Mon Sep 22, 2025 19:30 | Will Jones
Hamas?has executed three Palestinians accused of "collaborating" with Israel on the streets of Gaza, just hours after the UK, Australia and Canada announced their?recognition of a Palestinian state.
The post Hamas Executes “Israeli Collaborators” in Streets of Gaza appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link The Covid Response Was Not a Mistake ? It Was Just Wrong Mon Sep 22, 2025 17:35 | Dr David Bell
The Covid response was not an error, and it was not the result of rushing to counter an unknown pathogen. It was a lot of people, mostly professionals, systematically doing what they knew was wrong, says Dr David Bell.
The post The Covid Response Was Not a Mistake ? It Was Just Wrong appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link School Accused of ?Brainwashing? Children After 14 Year-Olds Told to Read Book ?Blaming Them for The... Mon Sep 22, 2025 15:11 | Will Jones
A parent has accused a secondary school of "brainwashing" after?he learned that 14 year-old pupils were told to read a book that "blames them for their white skin" ? and his daughter was forced to read it out loud.
The post School Accused of “Brainwashing” Children After 14 Year-Olds Told to Read Book “Blaming Them for Their White Skin” appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link No Benefits for Foreigners Under Reform, Says Nigel Farage: Stricter Visa Tests and Deportation for ... Mon Sep 22, 2025 13:00 | Will Jones
Nigel Farage?today vowed to block foreign nationals from getting benefits, slashing the welfare bill "by ?234bn", and to deport hundreds of thousands of migrants with 'settled status' by bringing in stricter visa tests.
The post No Benefits for Foreigners Under Reform, Says Nigel Farage: Stricter Visa Tests and Deportation for Those Who Fail Under Crackdown on ‘Settled Status’ Migrants appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

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dublin / bin tax / household tax / water tax / news report Friday October 31, 2003 00:27 by Brian   text 42 comments (last - tuesday november 04, 2003 15:38)
On Wednesday night, the SWP held a rally against the bin tax in Wynne's Hotel, Dublin. Between 55 and 60 people were in attendance. read full story / add a comment
national / anti-war / imperialism / news report Thursday October 30, 2003 19:55 by IAWM   text 6 comments (last - friday october 31, 2003 20:04)
It was resolved at the recent AGM of the IAWM

"to establish an expert legal committee (either independently organised or in affiliation) to advise the movement on legal strategies to advance its aims"

these broadly being to hold the Irish Government accountable to Law, to end Irish participation in wars abroad and reverse the increasing militarisation and repression at home.

We therefore invite all interested legal professionals to attend a meeting at The Teachers Club, 36 Parnell Sq. Dublin 1, at 2pm on Saturday 8th November 2003, to discuss and launch this initiative.

See below for full details of event.

N.B. this is an extraordinary meeting intended only for qualified legal professionals - following the discussion a full account of the proceedings will be published here. read full story / add a comment
derry / anti-war / imperialism / event notice Thursday October 30, 2003 19:37 by Foyle Ethical Investment Campaign
There will be a Mass Spud Planting in the flowerbeds around the plant on Monday 3 November at 5pm. We will be "Digging for the Victory of Peace over War" in full confidence that "Resistance is Fertile". We are hoping to get a large gathering of supporters and their families and friends for an avent that should be a bit of craic too.


Raytheon are the world's largest missile manufacturers. www.raytheon.com
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dublin / anti-war / imperialism / event notice Thursday October 30, 2003 18:19 by Ciaron   text 1 comment (last - friday october 31, 2003 14:43)
Feel welcome to join for whatever time you can! read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous / press release Thursday October 30, 2003 17:54 by Johno   text 45 comments (last - saturday november 08, 2003 00:52)
The Labour Party has proposed increasing the Dail's sitting days by 50 per cent in what it says are the most fundamental set of reforms of the parliament ever proposed. read full story / add a comment
antrim / environment / event notice Thursday October 30, 2003 17:50 by Miriam
SPOOKY CRITICAL MASS BIKE RIDE!!!
--meeting City Hall,5pm tomorrow
EERIE MUSIC, FREAKY FREE FOOD and a NERVE RATTLING ride around the GOTHIC STREETS of Belfast.
Wear even scarier clothes than usual, and bring anything that'll make noise but won't make you fall off your bike. Belfast City Council are providing apres-ride celebrations with fireworks and the like at 7pm-ish. Bike lights are a good idea, if you've any spare bring along for them as don't.
NB Free food = biscuits, ye can buy yer own chips read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous / event notice Thursday October 30, 2003 17:15 by Mark Grehan   text 2 comments (last - monday november 03, 2003 09:42)
A meeting will take place Saturday 8th of november at 1 o'clock in the teachers club to discuss the upcoming European Social Forum in Paris on 12th - 16th of november.

All are welcome to attend the meeting. read full story / add a comment
dublin / bin tax / household tax / water tax / news report Thursday October 30, 2003 16:03 by Chekov   text 37 comments (last - sunday november 02, 2003 16:11)
There were blockades this morning on depots across the city. Most of them were called off when police arrived but the Collins avenue blockade is continuing now. In other news SIPTU bin-workers have voted "overwhelmingly" in support of industrial action over an unrelated matter. read full story / add a comment
cork / anti-capitalism / event notice Thursday October 30, 2003 14:42 by william mc cormack
Socialism is a good idea but it will never work you cant change human nature.This is the Most common objection made to socialism on the Factory floor,canteen or in the pub.But what is socialism. On NOV 1ST SAT 3PM in AN SPAILPIN FANACH BAR SOUTH MAIN ST CORK CITY there will be a Marxist Forum on WHAT IS SOCIALISM read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism / news report Thursday October 30, 2003 14:17 by Tim   text 1 comment (last - thursday october 30, 2003 23:20)
Saw this on SKY digital text, but not on the main news. only other place seems to be the Guardian.
This story needs more publicity and the family should get more support in this.
I have linked to the story, but here's the gist of it. read full story / add a comment
national / arts and media / news report Thursday October 30, 2003 13:49 by Aidan   text 16 comments (last - tuesday december 07, 2004 14:09)
Donnacha O Brín and Kim Bartlet, the makers of "Chavez Inside the Coup" yesterday dedicated their award for best documentary film at the ESB Irish Media awards, to media activists everywhere and Indymedia Ireland in particular. read full story / add a comment
derry / anti-war / imperialism / event notice Thursday October 30, 2003 12:35 by Shane
FEIC, the Foyle Ethical Investment Campaign, the group opposing Raytheon in Derry, are to hold two events over the next few days in solidarity with the Pitstop Ploughshares Five as they go to the Fourcourts for their initial hearing. read full story / add a comment
national / anti-war / imperialism / event notice Wednesday October 29, 2003 22:32 by Irish Anti-War Movement   text 1 comment (last - thursday november 20, 2003 12:54)
Blockade of Shannon Airport to protest against the continued refuelling of US warplanes. Almost 100,000 American troops have passed through Shannon since the beginning of this year - 10,000 in September alone!

This protest will be about people taking action and refusing to accept the integration of an Irish civilian airport into the US war machine. Be there!

Assemble 2pm outside Lidls in Shannon town centre. read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism / news report Wednesday October 29, 2003 22:29 by Aron Baker   text 2 comments (last - saturday november 01, 2003 05:15)
Army incursion into Balatta refugee camp tonight and 500 people queueing for hours at Huwarra checkpoint. read full story / add a comment
cork / anti-war / imperialism / event notice Wednesday October 29, 2003 22:24 by Cork Anti-War Campaign
A meeting of the Cork Anti-War Campaign will be held above O'Donoghue's of Drawbridge Street at 8pm on Thursday, 6th November to begin organising for the Shannon blockade. read full story / add a comment
cork / miscellaneous / event notice Wednesday October 29, 2003 21:46 by Dave
Comhlámh is organising a media skills training course for members and others interested in working for global social justice issues. The course is delivered by media professionals. read full story / add a comment
cork / anti-war / imperialism / event notice Wednesday October 29, 2003 21:09 by Cork Anti-War Campaign
A meeting of the Cork Anti-War Campaign will be held above O'Donoghue's of Drawbridge Street at 8pm on Thursday, 6th November to begin organising for the Shannon blockade. read full story / add a comment
national / bin tax / household tax / water tax / news report Wednesday October 29, 2003 20:41 by SIPTU hack   text 12 comments (last - thursday october 30, 2003 20:23)
There is an SWP rally organised tonight on the bin tax issue. Given that they are claiming that their man in SIPTU, Derek Delaney, is "the anti-bin tax candidate" this would seem to be the perfect opportunity to ask them what they think they are playing at. read full story / add a comment
national / politics / elections / press release Wednesday October 29, 2003 19:39 by Stephen Lewis   text 9 comments (last - friday october 31, 2003 18:12)
Irish Socialist Network call on SIPTU members to vote for Des Derwin. read full story / add a comment
dublin / bin tax / household tax / water tax / event notice Wednesday October 29, 2003 18:27 by Campaign activist
Assemble 2:30pm Saturday Nov 1
At the Council 'Bring Centre' at Dundrum Shopping Centre
This is located at the back, where the entrance from the Dundrum bypass is located.

Bring paper, bottles, plastics (bottles), batteries, organic waste, used oil, heavy cardboard, styrofoam etc -anything that the council should recycle, but does not provide adequate facilities for. read full story / add a comment
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