We're sleepwalking into an AI surveillance dystopia
ruthstarkman · x · 2026-08-25
James Ball warns that we are drifting into an AI surveillance dystopia where industrial-scale observation is feasible and widespread. The article details a scenario where federal agencies use legally purchased datasets and AI-powered bot personas to infiltrate groups, unmask identities, and intercept communications before protests even begin. It includes a highlighted quote from Seth Lazar.
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