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fromFortune
1 month ago

Trump's AI agenda hands Silicon Valley the win-while ethics, safety, and 'woke AI' get left behind

For the 'accelerationists'—those who believe the rapid development and deployment of artificial intelligence should be pursued as quickly as possible—innovation, scale, and speed are everything.
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fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

RCMP Uncovers Domestic Terror Plot with Military Links | The Walrus

This Canadian cell shows all the hallmarks of being inspired by US-style right-wing militia groups, with their embrace of accelerationism, their radical anti-authority pose, and their desire to build followers by offering self-contained base camps, access to weaponry, and military-style training.
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fromThe Conversation
2 months ago

A field guide to 'accelerationism': White supremacist groups using violence to spur race war and create social chaos

White supremacists increasingly target critical infrastructure to destabilize society and push for a racially pure future.
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