We are already gathered is an event series that brings people together who are already assembled in datasets. Learn about data collection, get connected to local organizing, and pick up a digital security zine. Each event is documented with a long exposure photograph that anonymizes participants. Exact location will be provided a few days prior.
We are already gathered, we walked past a Flock camera
Fort Greene
Mon April 27, 6pm
Are they license-plate readers or are they AI-powered people-tracking cameras? There are more than 16,000 video cameras, including Flock's, used by the NYPD to collect faces, vehicles, and more. Come out for a sidewalk teach-in to learn what kinds of data these cameras collect, what it's used for, and what we can do about it.
We are already gathered, we posted about Palestine
East Village
Sat May 2, 2pm
Meta is censoring activists and DHS is scanning travelers' posts. While social media can be a valuable tool for sharing information and building coalitions, it is also a surveillant apparatus. Join us for a sidewalk teach-in to learn about data collection on pro-Palestine social media activity, what this means and what you can do about it.
We are already gathered, we changed our names
Chinatown
Tues May 12, 6pm
Anti-trans policies are sweeping the country and digital surveillance tools are more powerful than ever. Whether filing for name changes or seeking gender-affirming healthcare, queer folks interact with infrastructure in a way that can create unique vulnerabilities. Join us for a sidewalk teach-in to learn about gender-based data collection, what implications this has and what you can do about it.
Please get in touch to collaborate: [email protected]
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