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Leaked data exposes a Chinese AI censorship machine
- A leaked database reveals China has developed an AI system to enhance its censorship, going beyond traditional limits.
- The AI system aims at censoring online content for Chinese citizens, potentially aiding in refining existing censorship models.
- The dataset uncovered by a security researcher contained 133,000 examples, implying a focus on using large language models (LLMs) for repression.
- The dataset includes recent entries up to December 2024 and targets sensitive topics such as politics, social issues, and the military.
- Content related to pollution scandals, financial fraud, labor disputes, and political satire are flagged as 'highest priority.'
- The system specifically targets topics like Taiwan politics, military movements, and dissenting voices using historical analogies.
- The dataset also addresses social issues like rural poverty, corrupt local officials, and military capabilities, aiming to regulate public discourse.
- The 'public opinion work' dataset, though not attributing creators, signifies a tool for censorship and propaganda aligned with Chinese government objectives.
- The use of advanced AI tech for censorship, like LLMs, indicates a shift towards more sophisticated repression methods by authoritarian regimes.
- While conventional methods focused on blocking specific terms, AI-driven censorship can now identify subtle criticisms and evolve with increased data consumption.
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