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Denver Against Machines
@againstmachines.bsky.social
From algorithm to rhythm. A movement to protect people & democracy from AI surveillance, exploitation, & destruction.
Free Palestine.
Abolish ICE.

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Calling on Colorado artists who want to put their creativity to work in support of democracy and human rights. We are seeking contributors for our weekly community gathering in support of freedom of expression in a time of escalating tech authoritarianism.

Email [email protected].
Newly released documents show Governor #Polis @colorado.gov inviting #Palantir to #Colorado in 2020, citing low wages in the state as a benefit to move here.

His presentation:
www.muckrock.com/foi/colorado...

Come to the Palantir Noise Disruption on December 21st, 12:00PM at 205 N Detroit St.
December 17, 2025 at 4:32 PM
This December we escape the machine with mutual aid, music, direct action, and workshops in support of our community. Table, host a workshop, share zines, or perform poetry and music:
againstmachines.org/contribute
Pictured: Arapaho woman with child, c.1850 New York Public Library Collections
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December 3, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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Passing on the PULSE drive for winter coats, hats, boots, gloves and tents. DENVER please help if you can!
December 2, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Join us for the final November installment of Against Machines, where we have been focused on self-sufficiency and support for our community. #FreePalestine. #AbolishICE. 5 PM next to Cheesman Park Pavillion #Denver #Colorado

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November 26, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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So-called "smart" devices are pushed heavily for the holidays, but be mindful of what you're opting that gift recipient into. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
Think Twice Before Giving Surveillance for the Holidays
With the holidays upon us, it's easy to default to giving the tech gifts that retailers tend to push on us this time of year: smart speakers, video doorbells, bluetooth trackers, fitness trackers,
www.eff.org
November 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Join us this Friday for a community mutual aid drive and workshop by PULSE.

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November 19, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Flock cameras' cybersecurity is an absolute joke and are a threat not only to our privacy and 4th amendment rights, but to our national security as well. Get the whole scoop on that and how you can fight back here.

#Flock #Denver #Colorado
November 18, 2025 at 12:26 PM
The artist’s job today is to entice people to come together to question our world and build a better one. Seeking contributors for our weekly music and community education showcase at Cheesman Park. Sign up: www.againstmachines.org/contribute

#Denver #Colorado #Palantir #Flock #AlexKarpIsANazi
November 16, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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Join us this Friday for our Denver Against Machines Warmth Drive!

5-8PM Cheesman Park Pavillion

Build community. Take Action.

#FreePalestine #AbolishICE #Denver #Colorado #BigTech
November 11, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Ring’s new facial recognition feature provides regulators a clear opportunity to step up to investigate, protect people’s privacy, and test the strength of their laws. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
The Legal Case Against Ring’s Face Recognition Feature
Many biometric privacy laws across the country are clear: Companies need your affirmative consent before running face recognition on you.
www.eff.org
November 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
10/31 at Cheesman:
Pumpkin Painting (Bring your own Pumpkin)
Building an Ofrenda for Dia de los Muertos
ICE Surveillance Teach In
Zines and flyering for events and direct action
After 1 month of Denver Against Machines action — take a look at what we've accomplished with organizations around Denver
October 31, 2025 at 2:01 AM
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The more device-makers cram more AI features into their devices, the more necessary it is for us to have clear and simple controls over how these features work on our devices. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
When AI and Secure Chat Meet, Users Deserve Strong Controls Over How
Both Google and Apple are cramming new AI features into their phones and other devices, and neither company has offered clear ways to control which apps those AI systems can access. Recent issues
www.eff.org
October 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Come out and see us again tomorrow night! It will be a great time. #Flock #ice #abolishice
For the rest of the month on Friday we will be collecting signatures for a petition to End AI Surveillance in Colorado at our weekly gathering, and host workshops on drone technology, direct action, and creative resistance to tech fascism.

COSTUMES ENCOURAGED

#Flock
#Palantir
#ICE
October 24, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Join us Monday night from 6-8pm at GEO in Aurora!

Bring glow sticks, old Christmas lights, headlamps, bright signs!!! We may be in the dark for the vigil but we will shine a light on this concentration camp and our neighbors who have been unjustly imprisoned.
October 22, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The AI #surveillance destroying Gaza is now coming to Colorado via #Flock drone surveillance and #Palantir.

#Denver Against Machines is now joining the fight to oppose Mayor Johnston's undemocratic contract expansion with Flock for
#AI police drones — despite a unanimous NO vote from city council.
October 21, 2025 at 1:46 AM
For the rest of the month on Friday we will be collecting signatures for a petition to End AI Surveillance in Colorado at our weekly gathering, and host workshops on drone technology, direct action, and creative resistance to tech fascism.

COSTUMES ENCOURAGED

#Flock
#Palantir
#ICE
October 21, 2025 at 1:29 AM
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Alongside armored vehicles, local police are getting surveillance technology with help from the federal government. Learn what tech law enforcement have in your area with EFF's Atlas of Surveillance, where we’ve documented thousands of examples: atlasofsurveillance.org/
Atlas of Surveillance
Documenting Police Tech in Our Communities with Open Source Research
www.atlasofsurveillance.org
October 19, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Hope to see you tonight at Cheesman at 5! We'll have Big Papi Carter on the mic. If you're a rapper, show up! It's an open mic.

#beats #music #denver #palestine #abolishice #colorado #palantir #nopalantir #bigtech #bigpapicarter #hiphop #rap
October 17, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Against Machines is bringing together artists, organizers, and neighbors with a weekly community event to share music, skills, and opportunities to stand together in support of Palestine and against authoritarianism. Want to learn more about how our events work? Check out our Community Guide! (1/5)
October 17, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Start your weekend by building community with artists and organizers refusing to stay silent in the face of genocide and ethnic cleansing.
Join us at Cheesman Pavilion from 5-8 PM — artists, educators, zine-makers, and musicians, email [email protected] to perform or host a workshop.
October 13, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Calling on Colorado artists who want to put their creativity to work in support of democracy and human rights. We are seeking contributors for our weekly community gathering in support of freedom of expression in a time of escalating tech authoritarianism.

Email [email protected].
October 13, 2025 at 9:48 PM