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Open Rights Group post sparks debate on AI and democracy

Original: RE: https:// social.openrightsgroup.org/@op enrightsgroup/117405942472330057 The purpose of a system is what it does: Th

The Open Rights Group, a UK digital rights organisation, shared a post invoking the saying 'the purpose of a system is what it does' to argue that Western democratic governments' heavy investment in AI and data centres reflects the systems' real function: surveillance and control of migrants, with commenters linking this to racism and the erosion of democracy. Engagement so far is modest, with a handful of likes and reposts.

Why now: Concerns about AI-powered surveillance and border control are resurfacing as governments pour billions into AI infrastructure.

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• RE: https:// social.openrightsgroup.org/@op enrightsgroup/117405942472330057 The purpose of a system is what it does: That's why all these Western democratic governments are sinking billions in AI and datacenters. # Democracy # AI # migration # racism # ByeByeDemocracy · Heidentweet@todon.eu · 4

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