In-restaurant statues of Ronald McDonald are largely a thing of the past, McDonalds having stepped back from using its famed mascots in marketing aimed at children. The vintage items fetch hundreds and even thousands of dollars, and sellers are often eager to make clear how pristine theirs are. — Read the rest

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When Boing Boing alum Cory Doctorow coined the phrase enshittification, I'm positive he didn't see this coming. Today's newsletter from 404 Media tells the tale of an everyday data hero whose coding science is tight. Unfortunately, in a thread on Reddit, he explains that, with the help of AI, he has used his powers for evil. — Read the rest

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