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Peter Thiel's Dialog Club Secretly Ranks Members Using AI

Dialog, a private club co-founded by Peter Thiel, uses a hidden algorithmic system to rank its members and attendees based on wealth, fame, and relationships. Internal data obtained by WIRED reveals that the organization assigns grades (A, B, or C) and tracks personal information, including political leanings and emergency contacts, for nearly 200 prominent individuals. This ranking system influences decisions about member interactions and participation in exclusive retreats, with 'C' grades seemingly reserved for the most influential figures. AI

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  1. Wired — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Dell Cameron, Dhruv Mehrotra, Yulia Almazova ·

    How the Peter Thiel-Linked Dialog Club Secretly Ranks Its Members

    Leaked files show the invite-only network grades members by their money and fame, shaping who’s in, who’s out, and who pays.