USians - Uh, we've all seen this right?
Glasgow @ Glasgow @lemmy.ml Posts 10Comments 442Joined 2 yr. ago
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When frameworks and tooling is sufficiently robust, one node being attacked doesn't impact the whole network.
Black Panthers weren't decentralised, not in any comparable way anyway. Food Not Bombs has attack vectors but they would be one node, not the whole network.
Check again now their analysis and methodology has been released
True decentralisation is unstoppable. No centralised point of attack.
Non violent evolution through class consciousness. Parallel counter economic systems that erode the states power. Strong co-operative networks like Proudhon envisioned.
Peace can only come from peace, not violence.
Basically what the tech fascists are trying to do without the centralisation, oligarchy and white supremacy.
I was told the other day by a tankie on here that all anarchists support violent revolutions and that I wasn’t an anarchist because I didn’t 🙄
Well the people publicly trying to figure out what he meant at the time were struggling. I stopped paying attention as he said he’d taken it to an independent place and they were trying to analyse it together. May have responded publicly in that time too. PR means they’ve done their analysis and are able to argue their case.
There wasn’t really much info or data available back then I think you’ve maybe misunderstood as it was unclear and there were questions about what he meant. The method they used and more newly released data is given on that second page. This was an independent team who’s verified it to the point they’ve released a PR. There was also a case opened by NV state yesterday into several types of voter fraud.
They’ve spent months analysing and confirming it which has led to this.
The real plan is much worse.
https://www.vcinfodocs.com/what-is-the-network-state
And recent news has confirmed some of the analysis showing voter fraud
Social Media and Political Influence
Whistleblower Alleges AI-Driven Election Interference
- A former X (formerly Twitter) employee anonymously shared allegations on Substack claiming the platform was intentionally manipulated during the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
- According to the whistleblower, X’s algorithms were adjusted under Elon Musk’s leadership to prioritize pro-Trump and right-wing content. Some left-wing posts critical of Democrats were also boosted, but allegedly only to create a façade of balance.
- Backed Up by Research: These claims align with findings from a recent study that audited X’s algorithm. Key findings include:
- Right-leaning users experienced the most significant exposure bias, with the algorithm amplifying content aligned with their views.
- Both left- and right-leaning users saw reduced exposure to opposing viewpoints, reinforcing echo chambers.
- New accounts were reportedly subject to a distinct right-wing bias in their default timelines.
- While the whistleblower’s claims remain speculative, these independent findings suggest that X’s algorithm did, in fact, favor certain political narratives.
- Backed Up by Research: These claims align with findings from a recent study that audited X’s algorithm. Key findings include:
- AI-Generated Propaganda: The whistleblower alleges that thousands of fake accounts were created using advanced AI systems, Grok and Eliza, to disseminate political messaging. These accounts were designed to imitate real users and reportedly pushed targeted propaganda related to Trump’s economic claims, border policies, and cryptocurrency initiatives.
- To support these claims, the whistleblower pointed to a breadcrumb in the Eliza documentation, which describes how AI profiles could be pre-configured with specific narratives and responses. One example, allegedly labeled “Trump,” was programmed to amplify campaign messaging.
Marc Andreessen’s Connection to Eliza AI
- Marc Andreessen, co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), is closely connected to Eliza AI. His firm has backed Eliza Labs, the company behind the AI framework, which is also reportedly used internally at a16z (source).
- While it’s possible that the example in the Eliza public documentation in this context was coincidental or even intended as satire, the fact that Andreessen is backing technology capable of such manipulation raises serious concerns. It demonstrates how tools designed for decision-making and automation can easily be repurposed for political influence.
Andreessen’s Political Views
- Andreessen is an open supporter of MAGA politics and an advocate of Curtis Yarvin’s “Dark Enlightenment” philosophy, which proposes replacing democracy with a CEO-led “monarchy.”
- Yarvin recently wrote an article suggesting that “American democracy should be replaced by what he calls a ‘monarchy’ run by a ‘C.E.O.’”
- As The Verge summarized:
- “We are looking at a simple trade against personal liberty — abortion, the rights of gay and trans people, and possibly democracy itself — in favor of crypto, AI, and a tax policy they like better.”
Elon Musk’s Role
- The whistleblower also alleges that Musk was directly involved in these manipulations, reportedly overseeing algorithm changes and content moderation. Musk allegedly joked about being “Black Hat MAGA” while making these decisions.
- The claims further suggest that X allowed foreign influence campaigns from countries like Israel, Iran, and Russia to operate on the platform, as long as their goals aligned with the platform’s manipulated narrative.
Impact and Speculation
- The whistleblower describes the damage caused by these actions as catastrophic:
- “The damage we’ve done is immeasurable, and I don’t know if it can ever be fixed. People don’t know what’s real anymore, and that’s exactly what we wanted.”
- While the full extent of these claims has yet to be proven, the whistleblower’s account is bolstered by independent research and the connections of influential figures like Andreessen and Musk. Together, they paint a troubling picture of how powerful technology may have been used to undermine democratic processes.
Voting System Interference
Evidence of Election Hacking
- Stephen Spoonamore, a cybersecurity expert, issued a “Duty to Warn” letter to Vice President Kamala Harris, outlining evidence of vote manipulation in key swing states during the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
- Working with Smart Elections, Spoonamore revealed that voting tabulators were allegedly programmed to alter results after processing 400 ballots (up from 600 in 2020), a tactic designed to evade detection during recounts.
- This tampering reportedly influenced outcomes in critical states, supported by findings in an analysis of Clark County’s election results.
- Additional irregularities included the use of “bullet ballots,” where votes were cast only for the presidential race. These disproportionately favored Trump and deviated significantly from historical norms, suggesting deliberate interference.
Trump’s Statements on Manipulation
- Donald Trump’s public remarks have fueled speculation that he was aware of these activities:
- “We don’t need the votes,” he said, implying confidence in securing victory through means outside traditional voter turnout.
- At a rally, he remarked, “Elon was very effective. He knows those computers better than anybody. Those vote counting computers. And we ended up winning Pennsylvania like in a landslide,” suggesting possible technological manipulation in vote counting.
- His statement, “You won’t have to vote anymore,” further hinted at confidence in a pre-arranged outcome.
Better interaction here, but lots of posts with 0 comments
This is Musk we're talking about here. The guy who requested print-outs of code to review, and doesn't even know basic commands. Could he have said 'My pal has a thing for that, use that it'll be faster' ?
I still stand by my initial assessment that this is most likely a group that is simply using some disturbingly creative disinformation tactics to implicitly claim affiliation with subjects like Andreessen and Musk and fundamentally “promote” their “product” without even being subtle about its potential criminal and/or disruptive uses.
What product?
He notes in the comments he's a junior dev btw, which would explain the lack of detail
Because I’m not even sure what the team was doing was “illegal” as much as it was unethical. I’m just a junior dev. I do grunt work. To be really honest, it is hard for me to trust the government because whistle blowers don’t fare well in this country. Elon is the richest man on the planet. My main reason for releasing this information is to make sure the rest of the world knows what is coming for them.
Good, then they’ll come here. Only thing this place is missing is users.
Of course. They can’t accept that they’re the weirdos.
Latest evidence suggests the fascists just stole it (surprise!)
Social Media and Political Influence
Whistleblower Alleges AI-Driven Election Interference
- A former X (formerly Twitter) employee anonymously shared allegations on Substack claiming the platform was intentionally manipulated during the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
- According to the whistleblower, X’s algorithms were adjusted under Elon Musk’s leadership to prioritize pro-Trump and right-wing content. Some left-wing posts critical of Democrats were also boosted, but allegedly only to create a façade of balance.
- Backed Up by Research: These claims align with findings from a recent study that audited X’s algorithm. Key findings include:
- Right-leaning users experienced the most significant exposure bias, with the algorithm amplifying content aligned with their views.
- Both left- and right-leaning users saw reduced exposure to opposing viewpoints, reinforcing echo chambers.
- New accounts were reportedly subject to a distinct right-wing bias in their default timelines.
- While the whistleblower’s claims remain speculative, these independent findings suggest that X’s algorithm did, in fact, favor certain political narratives.
- Backed Up by Research: These claims align with findings from a recent study that audited X’s algorithm. Key findings include:
- AI-Generated Propaganda: The whistleblower alleges that thousands of fake accounts were created using advanced AI systems, Grok and Eliza, to disseminate political messaging. These accounts were designed to imitate real users and reportedly pushed targeted propaganda related to Trump’s economic claims, border policies, and cryptocurrency initiatives.
- To support these claims, the whistleblower pointed to a breadcrumb in the Eliza documentation, which describes how AI profiles could be pre-configured with specific narratives and responses. One example, allegedly labeled “Trump,” was programmed to amplify campaign messaging.
Marc Andreessen’s Connection to Eliza AI
- Marc Andreessen, co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), is closely connected to Eliza AI. His firm has backed Eliza Labs, the company behind the AI framework, which is also reportedly used internally at a16z (source).
- While it’s possible that the example in the Eliza public documentation in this context was coincidental or even intended as satire, the fact that Andreessen is backing technology capable of such manipulation raises serious concerns. It demonstrates how tools designed for decision-making and automation can easily be repurposed for political influence.
Andreessen’s Political Views
- Andreessen is an open supporter of MAGA politics and an advocate of Curtis Yarvin’s “Dark Enlightenment” philosophy, which proposes replacing democracy with a CEO-led “monarchy.”
- Yarvin recently wrote an article suggesting that “American democracy should be replaced by what he calls a ‘monarchy’ run by a ‘C.E.O.’”
- As The Verge summarized:
- “We are looking at a simple trade against personal liberty — abortion, the rights of gay and trans people, and possibly democracy itself — in favor of crypto, AI, and a tax policy they like better.”
Elon Musk’s Role
- The whistleblower also alleges that Musk was directly involved in these manipulations, reportedly overseeing algorithm changes and content moderation. Musk allegedly joked about being “Black Hat MAGA” while making these decisions.
- The claims further suggest that X allowed foreign influence campaigns from countries like Israel, Iran, and Russia to operate on the platform, as long as their goals aligned with the platform’s manipulated narrative.
Impact and Speculation
- The whistleblower describes the damage caused by these actions as catastrophic:
- “The damage we’ve done is immeasurable, and I don’t know if it can ever be fixed. People don’t know what’s real anymore, and that’s exactly what we wanted.”
- While the full extent of these claims has yet to be proven, the whistleblower’s account is bolstered by independent research and the connections of influential figures like Andreessen and Musk. Together, they paint a troubling picture of how powerful technology may have been used to undermine democratic processes.
Voting System Interference
Evidence of Election Hacking
- Stephen Spoonamore, a cybersecurity expert, issued a “Duty to Warn” letter to Vice President Kamala Harris, outlining evidence of vote manipulation in key swing states during the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
- Working with Smart Elections, Spoonamore revealed that voting tabulators were allegedly programmed to alter results after processing 400 ballots (up from 600 in 2020), a tactic designed to evade detection during recounts.
- This tampering reportedly influenced outcomes in critical states, supported by findings in an analysis of Clark County’s election results.
- Additional irregularities included the use of “bullet ballots,” where votes were cast only for the presidential race. These disproportionately favored Trump and deviated significantly from historical norms, suggesting deliberate interference.
Trump’s Statements on Manipulation
- Donald Trump’s public remarks have fueled speculation that he was aware of these activities:
- “We don’t need the votes,” he said, implying confidence in securing victory through means outside traditional voter turnout.
- At a rally, he remarked, “Elon was very effective. He knows those computers better than anybody. Those vote counting computers. And we ended up winning Pennsylvania like in a landslide,” suggesting possible technological manipulation in vote counting.
- His statement, “You won’t have to vote anymore,” further hinted at confidence in a pre-arranged outcome.
You mistake me as trying to convince you of it's objective truth, rather than sharing information that stands even without the whistleblower. Someone could've figured out it was super weird a org backed by Marc had a public example like that and made this all up. But why was it there in the first place? Super odd considering his MO to accelerate us at all cost. If he isn't doing it he's going to be wishing he thought of it.
Confused what you mean by the API. Eliza is a framework for agents right? Whatever they were doing they'd do it via their internal API as it already has all the methods etc for posting. So they could either write something custom like eliza to manage that bit, or just connect Eliza?
If you can’t tell the difference between the nonsense Trump pushed out and this it sounds like you have a loose grip on objective reality. His points were incoherent and he got laughed out of court by judges he appointed. It wasn’t taken seriously because it was a joke.
Notably, these patterns in the voting data were also present in 2020 data, but less stark, and starting at 600 votes minimum. That is why Trump is so angry about 2020, and why he is convinced the dems cheated. He is angry because the country hated him so fucking much that they actually out voted a literal vote shifting algorithm.
Also I’m not a lib, and it was completely eviden they were attempting to steal the election the whole time through other means. (Changing laws, removing poll booths strategically in POC areas, gerrymandering, purging voter rolls, etc).
He also can’t keep his mouth shut about anything and just admits to shit unprompted - which we’ve also seen.