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Autistici/Inventati collective shuts down due to 'terrorist' designation

The Autistici/Inventati collective is shutting down all its services, citing a designation as a global terrorist organization. The group stated that continuing to operate would endanger its users and communities due to the current political climate and the risk of disproportionate repression. After 25 years of providing free, privacy-focused digital tools, they are ceasing operations and will provide instructions for users to back up their content. AI

RANK_REASON The item discusses the shutdown of a service but frames it as a political statement rather than a core AI development or industry event.

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Autistici/Inventati collective shuts down due to 'terrorist' designation

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  1. Hacker News — AI stories ≥50 points TIER_1 English(EN) · captainmuon ·

    A/I shuts down – Stay human