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Algorithmic Sabotage Research Group (ASRG) is a "conspiratorial, aesthetico-political, practice-led research framework" that explores the intersection of digital culture and information technology.

3. Core Concept: Algorithmic Sabotage

The central thesis of the ASRG is the reclamation of the term "sabotage." Historically associated with workers throwing wooden shoes (sabots) into machinery to stop production during labor strikes, the ASRG applies this logic to the digital sphere. algorithmic sabotage research group %28asrg%29

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  1. Demystifying AI: By showing that algorithms can be tricked or broken, they strip AI of its "magic" or infallibility, encouraging public skepticism.
  2. Empowerment: They provide a vocabulary for individuals who feel helpless against automated decisions, framing technical manipulation as a valid form of political agency.
  3. Ethical Discourse: Their work forces developers and policymakers to consider the resilience of their systems, not just against "threat actors" (hackers), but against the general public who may legitimately resist being profiled.
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