Max Blumenthal attends AI warlord conference
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The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate discuss the 2025 Special Competitive Studies Project AI Expo in DC, and how Max got ejected for filming and atte...

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The Grayzone’s Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate discuss the 2025 Special Competitive Studies Project AI Expo in DC, and how Max got ejected for filming and attempting to question a few of the war criminals on hand.

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Main Topic: Max Blumenthal of The Grayzone reports on the Special Competitive Studies Project AI Expo in Washington D.C., highlighting the event’s focus on AI and cyber warfare, particularly in relation to China and Israel, and his experience being ejected from the conference for asking critical questions.

Key Points:

  • AI Expo Focus: The conference, overseen by Eric Schmidt, brings together AI and cyber warfare contractors, military branches, and intelligence agencies, with a strong emphasis on countering China.
  • Israeli and Ukrainian Presence: The Israeli and Ukrainian embassies had prominent booths, with Israel being celebrated for its AI advancements in warfare, specifically the Lavender system.
  • Palantir’s Role: Palantir, a data analytics company, was a major presence, showcasing its Foundry product, which is being used to centralize data on American citizens.
  • Blumenthal’s Ejection: Blumenthal was initially warned for filming a reporter questioning Palantir representatives. He was later ejected after questioning former Israeli military intelligence head Amos Yadlin about his role in shaping policies that led to civilian casualties in Gaza.
  • Confrontation with “Holocaust Supporter”: After questioning Yadlin, Blumenthal was confronted by a woman who claimed to be a Holocaust survivor and accused him of antisemitism. Blumenthal responded by accusing her of supporting a current genocide.
  • Lack of Critical Journalism: Blumenthal notes the absence of critical journalists at the conference, with most reporters present being paid by the arms industry to ask softball questions.
  • Security Measures: Security at the conference was reportedly concerned about protests and critical questions, discussing measures to vet attendees and search bags.
  • Rhombus Power: Another major sponsor, Rhombus Power, was showcasing generative AI that they claimed could predict cataclysmic events, such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Highlights:

  • Blumenthal’s direct confrontation with Amos Yadlin and the woman who accused him of antisemitism, highlighting the hypocrisy of those who weaponize the Holocaust to defend current Israeli policies.
  • The description of the AI Expo as a gathering of “AI warlords” and the lack of critical media coverage, underscoring the close relationship between the tech industry, the military, and the arms industry.
  • The irony of Palantir, a company focused on restoring control and preventing social unrest, being unable to prevent protests at its own conference.

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