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Mastodon user suggests using old tech to confuse AI surveillance

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A user on Mastodon suggested reviving old Usenet and BBS communication methods to confuse automated surveillance systems, particularly those related to "chat control" regulations. The idea involves using "Lineater" and "origin lines" in signature files, updated with AI adversarial snippets and filter saturation keywords, to potentially disrupt automated decision-making processes. AI

RANK_REASON The item discusses a fringe idea using old technology to circumvent potential AI surveillance, lacking broader industry impact or factual reporting.

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Mastodon user suggests using old tech to confuse AI surveillance

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    I think it's time to dust off some # oldschool # usenet / # bbs things online to befuddle # chatcontrol carpet # surveillance . Adding # lineeater fodder and #

    I think it's time to dust off some # oldschool # usenet / # bbs things online to befuddle # chatcontrol carpet # surveillance . Adding # lineeater fodder and # origin lines in a # sigfile , but updated to be # AI adversarial snippets and filter saturation # keywords . And hope no…

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