The Chris DeLuca Newsletter


Ali Alkhatib: Defining AI.

I think we should shed the idea that AI is a technological artifact with political features and recognize it as a political artifact through and through. AI is an ideological project to shift authority and autonomy away from individuals, towards centralized structures of power.

I tend to agree—what else could be so valuable to all these billionaires that would be worth sinking unprecedented amounts of cash into with no clear path to profitability? 💽

2025-10-29


I voted early today, and got myself that sweet sweet Halloween sticker, along with supporting a mayor I’m actually excited about. Let’s go Mamdani! 🌇🇺🇸

2025-10-31


Happy Halloween 🎃

2025-10-31


Talk to Me, 2022 - ★★★★

What a great modern horror movie.

2025-10-31


Local Astoria politics: Tiffany Cabán’s legislative proposal to Curb Deadly NYPD Car Chases is a no brainer. As someone who lives in the neighborhood and has been to the community meetings, these chases are awful. No one needs to die because someone else committed a nonviolent crime. The police should be held accountable. 🇺🇸🏙️

2025-11-01


Weapons, 2025 - ★★★★

Finally got around to seeing this. Wha a romp. Beat window smashing in recent memory.

2025-11-01