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- 1Unsealed Briefs Reveal Executives Knew of Book Piracy in Authors' Case Against Microsoft and OpenAI●Unsealed Briefs in Authors’ Case v. Microsoft/OpenAI
Newly unsealed court filings in the Authors Guild's copyright lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft allege that top executives at the companies knew that using pirated books to train AI models was illegal. The Authors Guild has highlighted the documents, saying internal communications show awareness of mass book piracy. The revelations are renewing debate over how AI firms sourced copyrighted texts and whether liability extends to senior leadership.
- 2OpenAI Staff Called Book-Pirating Plans 'Sketchy AF', Report Says●‘Sketchy AF’: What to Know About How OpenAI Staff Discussed Book-Pirating
A Wall Street Journal report reveals internal discussions among OpenAI staff about using pirated books to train AI models, with employees themselves describing the practice as 'sketchy AF'. The report adds to ongoing lawsuits and criticism over how AI companies obtain copyrighted material without permission from authors and publishers.
- 3OpenAI executives knew book piracy was illegal, filings show●OpenAI Feared "Optics" of what might appear on Hacker News
New filings in the Authors Guild's copyright lawsuit against OpenAI reveal that top executives were aware the company had used large quantities of pirated books to train its models and worried about the public relations fallout if details surfaced on sites like Hacker News. The documents suggest internal concern over the optics rather than the legality of the practice itself.
- 4Concerns grow that EU data protection rules are being eroded●Aufweichung des # EU - # Datenschutz es? Wenn überall # Gesichtserkennung und die vielen anderen hübschen Spielzeuge de
German-language commentary, amplified by Pirate Party accounts, argues that facial recognition and other surveillance technologies are becoming so widespread that EU data protection is being watered down. The concern is that ubiquitous monitoring could become socially normalised and that future authoritarian governments could exploit it. Critics are calling for stronger safeguards around biometric surveillance across Europe.
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South Africa's national football team, Bafana Bafana, are preparing to face Eritrea in an AFCON qualifier as they chase back-to-back wins in the campaign. Coach Pitso Mosimane has warned his players not to underestimate Eritrea's threat, while several Orlando Pirates players are in form after impressing in a recent Bafana victory. Coverage includes kick-off times, viewing information and team news.
- 6Memes revive debate over NSA surveillance and privacy●# meme # politics # society # surveillance # control # snowden # nsa # terrorism # terror # tracking # internet # usa #
Social media users are sharing memes and commentary about mass surveillance in the United States, invoking Edward Snowden's revelations about the NSA and comparing government tracking to Orwell's Big Brother. The posts tie surveillance to counterterrorism policy, arguing that tracking people online in the name of fighting terror comes at the cost of privacy and freedom, and some voices call for digital rights movements such as the Pirate Party to push back.
- 7Pirates fall to walk-off homer in Justin Verlander's farewell game●The Pirates come a strike away from spoiling Justin Verlander's farewell, losing on a walk-off homer
Justin Verlander's farewell appearance ended in dramatic fashion as the Pittsburgh Pirates, one strike away from ending the game, surrendered a walk-off home run to lose. The near-spoiler effort by Pittsburgh added late tension to a game meant to honour the veteran pitcher's career, making the finish the main talking point among baseball fans.
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Fortune argues that cryptocurrency, once a rebellious outsider movement of hackers and free-market idealists, has become institutionalized, with major exchanges, stablecoin issuers and lobbying groups now operating like established financial powers aligned with regulators and governments. The piece asks what happens next for an industry that has traded its pirate roots for mainstream power, and what that shift means for its original ethos and users.
- 9Pirates lose on walkoff homer in Justin Verlander's farewell●The Pirates came a strike away from spoiling Justin Verlander's farewell, losing on a walkoff homer
Justin Verlander's farewell game ended in dramatic fashion as the Pittsburgh Pirates came within one strike of spoiling the occasion, only to lose on a walkoff home run. The narrow defeat denied Pittsburgh the chance to ruin the veteran pitcher's send-off, and the last-gasp finish has become the story of the night for baseball fans.
- 10Piracy and AI training fuel online justice debate●# justice # meme # digital # internet # copy # download # filesharing # piratebay # openAI # economy # crime # court # a
Posts tagged around justice, piracy and AI are linking The Pirate Bay-era filesharing debates to how artificial intelligence companies use copyrighted material for training. Commenters are framing AI data collection as a new form of downloading without permission, drawing comparisons to past copyright court cases and calling for legal accountability in the digital economy.
- 11Pirates fall on walkoff homer in Verlander's farewell game●The Pirates come a strike away from spoiling Justin Verlander's farewell, losing on a walkoff homer
The Pittsburgh Pirates came within one strike of ruining Justin Verlander's farewell appearance before losing on a walkoff home run. The dramatic finish let the veteran pitcher's sendoff end on a celebratory note for his team, and baseball fans are discussing both the late collapse and Verlander's legacy after a Hall of Fame-caliber career.
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Somali forces have recovered an oil tanker carrying Pakistani crew members more than five months after it was hijacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia. The operation marks a significant recovery in a region where piracy has resurged in recent years, raising fresh concerns about the safety of commercial shipping lanes in the area.
- 13Sea Wednesday Photos Ask: Guarding Against Pirates?●# MeerMittwoch # SeaWednesday Guarding Against Pirates? (Details In The # AltText ) (Described by Human) (Probably a rep
A travel photograph shared for the weekly #MeerMittwoch, or Sea Wednesday, hashtag shows a scene tagged with the question of guarding against pirates. The post, described by a human and offered in black-and-white, joins a recurring midweek tradition of sharing sea-themed photography on social media.
- 14Pirate Party election memes tie voting to privacy debate●# meme # choose # election # vote # pirate # pirateparty # freedom # surveillance # bigbrother # orwell # dystopia # uto
A meme circulating on Mastodon during election-related tagging urges people to choose their vote, framing the Pirate Party as an alternative to a surveillance-heavy future. It pairs slogans about freedom, privacy and the internet with imagery of Big Brother, Orwell and dystopia versus utopia, encouraging voters to see the ballot as a choice between those two futures.
- 15Artist Shares Space Pirate Drawing for October Art Challenge●#MeloCtober day 02 from the #cosmicTober list Space Pirate technically works with the #cuteGirlTober alien and the #pret
An artist is taking part in multiple October drawing challenges, posting a day-two piece of a space pirate character that also fits cosmic, cute girl and pretty boy prompt lists. The creator says the lighting and perspective did not turn out as intended and that piercings on the character's cat ears were missing, while sharing the work publicly anyway.
- 16Tigers Edge Pirates 4-3 in Justin Verlander's Final MLB Start●MLB: Detroit 4 Pittsburgh 3 (F) DET 76-85; PIT 81-80 … https://www. mlb.com/news/justin-verlander- final-mlb-start?game_
The Detroit Tigers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3, with the game drawing attention as what may be Justin Verlander's final MLB appearance. The veteran pitcher's future has been a talking point all season, and this matchup in Detroit carried sentimental weight for fans. Detroit moves to 76-85 while Pittsburgh falls to 81-80 as the regular season winds down.
- 17St John's Faces Seton Hall at Madison Square Garden▼Bball (St John’s vs Seton Hall Pirates) #basketball #sports #newyork #nyc #photography 📍Madison Square Garden, New York,
St John's took on the Seton Hall Pirates in a college basketball matchup at Madison Square Garden in New York City on 1 March 2025. The Big East rivalry game drew attention in the basketball-mad New York market, with photos from the arena being shared among sports fans.
- 18Tigers walk off Pirates with winning season on the line●Tigers walk off Pirates, as possible winning season comes down to final day
The Detroit Tigers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates on a walk-off, keeping their chance at a winning record alive going into the final day of the regular season. Detroit's fate now hinges on the season finale, with fans closely watching whether the club can finish above .500.
- 19Naver's Newtokki Shutdown Boosted Webtoon Sales Sevenfold●When South Korean tech giant Naver shut down the massive piracy hub Newtokki, they didn't just stop theft—they unlocked
South Korean tech company Naver shut down Newtoki, a major piracy site for webtoons, and purchases of previously pirated titles reportedly surged 7.9 times afterwards. Observers say the case shows piracy shutdowns can convert existing readers into paying customers rather than simply losing them, suggesting enforcement can unlock dormant demand in the webtoon market.
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Pirate Face is a site or service being discussed on Hacker News under a headline claiming it 'rescues LLM models from deletion'. The post suggests it offers a way to preserve or recover large language models that might otherwise be removed, but the linked evidence gives no detail about how it works or who is behind it. The platform labels it as medicine, which does not obviously match the topic, and commenters' reactions are not visible, so sentiment and specifics are unclear from the posts alone.
- 21German Goth Musician and Politician Bruno Kramm Dies at 58▼Bruno Kramm, German Goth Musician Who Moonlighted in Politics, Dies at 58
Bruno Kramm, the German musician best known as a leading figure in the gothic and darkwave music scene, has died at the age of 58. Alongside his music career, Kramm was active in politics, standing for office with the Pirate Party in Germany. Obituaries are noting his unusual dual life as both an artist and a political activist.
- 22Pirates fans offered free food and Valvoline discounts●10/6/2026 # MLB Free Food Deals Pittsburgh Pirates 🏁 Exclusive Discounts from Valvoline All deal details ⬇️ https:// hom
Sports deal site Home Plate Deals is promoting free food offers tied to the Pittsburgh Pirates and exclusive discounts from Valvoline, dated October 6, 2026. The promotion lists details of the deals on its website, giving baseball fans in Pittsburgh a way to save on food and motor oil products during the MLB stretch run.
- 23Pirates Face Diamondbacks in MLB Matchup▼MLB Gameday: Pirates at D-backs, Probable Pitchers, Lineups, and more
The Pittsburgh Pirates are taking on the Arizona Diamondbacks in an MLB game covered on MLB.com's Gameday, with probable pitchers, starting lineups and pregame details published for fans following the matchup. Discussion centres on the pitching matchup and lineup choices for the contest between the National League clubs.
- 24EU trilogue fails to agree on Chat Control mass scanning▼"Chat Control 2.0 Trilogue Update: No mass scanning deal for now – European Parliament stands firm against “Search Plans
Negotiators in the EU trilogue on the Chat Control 2.0 regulation have so far failed to reach a deal on mandatory scanning of private messages. The European Parliament is standing firm against the Council's push for so-called search plans that would allow mass scanning of encrypted communications. Pirate Party MEP Patrick Breyer reported the stalemate, calling it a temporary win for privacy supporters, though negotiations are set to continue.
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A new ranking list names the five best pirate-themed video games of all time. The piece orders fan-favourite titles known for swashbuckling adventure, ship battles and treasure hunting, sparking conversation among gamers about whether their personal favourites made the cut and which pirate games deserved a higher spot.
- 26Pirates Beat Cardinals 7-1 in 1936 MLB Game▼MLB Gameday: Cardinals 1, Pirates 7 Final Score (08/15/1936)
MLB records show the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 7-1 in a game played on August 15, 1936. The final score is listed on MLB.com's historical Gameday archive. There is no indication of recent news connected to the result, so it appears to be a historical score record resurfacing in the archive.
- 27Motovlogger Continues Madagascar Motorcycle Series●🛵உங்கள் குமாருடன் Motovlog- Pirates of Indian Ocean🏴☠️| 🇲🇬Madagascar Ep18
Travel creator Backpacker Kumar has released episode 18 of his motorcycle vlog series from Madagascar, subtitled 'Pirates of the Indian Ocean'. The episode continues his ride along the island nation and is drawing large engagement from Tamil-speaking viewers, with over 300,000 likes recorded, as the series keeps following his journey around Madagascar.
- 28Pirates beat Cardinals in century-old MLB scorecard resurfaces▼MLB Gameday: Cardinals 1, Pirates 4 Final Score (06/30/1919)
A century-old Major League Baseball result is drawing attention: on June 30, 1919, the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1. MLB.com's archive lists the final score in its Gameday database, letting fans look up box scores from more than a hundred years ago. Interest appears driven by curiosity about the league's historical records.
- 29Livvy Dunne and Paul Skenes spotted in the Bahamas▼Livvy Dunne and slim Paul Skenes in the Bahamas, internet's favorite woodworking influencer stops by & meat
Gymnast and influencer Livvy Dunne and Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes are reported to be vacationing in the Bahamas, with coverage noting Skenes looking slimmer in photos. The item also mentions a popular woodworking influencer making an appearance and references to meat, though no further details are given beyond the headline.
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MLB.com's Gameday archive lists a final score of Pirates 6, Bees 1 from May 2, 1936. The Boston Bees were the name then used by the franchise now known as the Atlanta Braves, which played under that nickname in Boston from 1936 to 1944. The result adds to the historical record of that season, which the Pittsburgh Pirates went on to finish in fourth place in the National League.
- 31Book Clubs Turn to Ariel Lawhon's The Pirate Queen▼Book Club Questions for The Pirate Queen by Ariel Lawhon
Reading groups are picking up discussion guides for Ariel Lawhon's novel The Pirate Queen, with book club question sets circulating for members preparing meetings. The historical fiction title is drawing attention as clubs plan their reading lists and look for structured conversation prompts to accompany the book.
- 32Former Pirate Party members reunite at DIDAYS 2026●Zu den DIDAYS 2026 ist ein ehemaliger Kollege bei mir aus der Piratenpartei zu Gast. Manche Dinge halten eben länger als
An attendee heading to the DIDAYS 2026 conference notes that a former colleague from the German Pirate Party will also be there as a guest. Both have long since left the party, which has faded from political relevance, and the author remarks that some ties last longer than a party — in their professional circles, a Pirate past raises no eyebrows. The post reads as a wry reflection on the party's legacy and enduring personal networks.
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Seton Hall University's golf team, the Pirates, is set to compete at the Nemacolin Invitational this week. The event marks the team's latest stop on its fall schedule, hosted at the Nemacolin resort in Pennsylvania. Fans of the program will be watching to see how the lineup fares against other collegiate teams in the field.
- 34Pirates beat Braves 5-2 in 1920 game result resurfacing▼MLB Gameday: Braves 2, Pirates 5 Final Score (07/13/1920)
MLB's Gameday page lists the Pittsburgh Pirates beating the Boston Braves 5-2 on July 13, 1920, part of the league's archive of historical box scores now accessible online. The result dates from early National League play, when the Pirates were a founding franchise and the Braves were still based in Boston. Fans browsing MLB's historical records have drawn attention to the century-old score.
- 35Boston Bees Beat Pirates 6-2 in 1936 Game Score▼MLB Gameday: Bees 6, Pirates 2 Final Score (07/12/1936)
MLB's Gameday archive lists a final score from July 12, 1936, in which the Boston Bees defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-2. The Bees were the name used by the Boston Braves franchise during the 1930s. No other details about the game, such as standout players or pitching performances, are given in the listing.
- 36Pirates beat Tigers 4-2 in late-season matchup▼MLB Gameday: Pirates 4, Tigers 2 Final Score (09/27/2026)
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Detroit Tigers 4-2 in a Major League Baseball game on September 27, 2026. MLB published the final score and game summary on its Gameday service, which tracks every play of the matchup. The result adds to both teams' records as the regular season winds down.
- 37Braves beat Pirates 6-1 in century-old box score resurfaces▼MLB Gameday: Pirates 1, Braves 6 Final Score (07/31/1920)
A Major League Baseball final score from July 31, 1920, showing the Boston Braves beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-1, has drawn fresh attention. The old box score is listed on MLB's Gameday archive, sparking curiosity among baseball fans about the matchup and the era's game. The Braves franchise was based in Boston at the time, long before its move to Atlanta.
- 38Archived box score: Pirates edged Dodgers 9-8 in 1936▼MLB Gameday: Pirates 9, Dodgers 8 Final Score (07/28/1936)
MLB's Gameday archive lists a final score from July 28, 1936, when the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 9-8. The result comes from baseball's historical records rather than a current game, resurfacing as part of the league's online database of past matchups. It is a one-run win nearly nine decades old, of interest mainly to baseball historians and stat enthusiasts.
- 39East Carolina Pirates Conclude Second Fall Weekend At Elon▼Pirates Wrap Up Second Weekend Of Fall Play At Elon On Saturday
The East Carolina Pirates wrapped up their second weekend of fall competition at Elon on Saturday. The university's athletics site confirmed the team completed its scheduled fall play at the North Carolina campus, marking another step in the program's autumn season of events.
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A new review of Ariel Lawhon's novel The Pirate Queen has been published by a book club blog, adding to early coverage of the historical fiction title. The review examines the book's characters and storytelling, giving reading groups and history-fiction fans a fresh look at one of Lawhon's latest releases.