Steve Dower

@zooba

Follower of Jesus. Python tools developer at @Microsoft and core CPython developer. Australian living in Scotland. My own opinions only

Scotland, UK

stevedower.id.au

Joined July 2007

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Steve Dower
@zooba
Aug 24, 2020
Not that I need or deserve it more than anyone else, but if you've ever wanted to send me money, now you can! github.com/sponsors/zooba As long as I'm employed, I'll likely pass along any sponsorship to those who need it more. I had some fun writing it though. Worth reading 😁
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I am a CPython core developer, focused on releasing the Windows builds and maintaining the Windows ecosystem.
Steve Dower
@zooba
Jul 23
Why encourage your own industry when you can just take from someone else's?
@levelsio
@levelsio
Jul 23
🇪🇺 This year the European Union will again make more money from fining US tech companies Than from the total tax income from Europe's own public tech companies!
Steve Dower
@zooba
Jul 20
Blooper? This is the most human thing any politician has done in years.
Josh Butler
@JoshButler
Jul 20
Barnaby Joyce pausing mid-interview on ABC 7.30 to bellow SIT DOWN at his dog (off camera) is going to be hard to beat for TV blooper of the year
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Steve Dower
@zooba
Jul 18
Disabling video autoplay doesn't stop GIFs from autoplay. Is this an accessibility feature or not? (Yes, it is, and it's busted) #NewXAndroidFeedback
Steve Dower
@zooba
Jul 17
"Experts say AI companions could give young people unrealistic ideas about relationships because the bots are...supportive, agree with the user, and available whenever needed." Or maybe it's the examples of realistic relationships that make young people prefer nice interactions.
Pirat_Nation 🔴
@Pirat_Nation
Jul 15
A new UK study has raised concerns about how teenage boys are using AI companion apps. Researchers surveyed more than 1,000 boys aged 12–16 from 37 schools and found that around 1 in 5 either had an AI girlfriend or knew someone their age who did. The study also found that: -