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82. Maybe. But power concentration is unprecedented. Imagine if they weaponize access to credit cards and bank access.

Fri Jun 13, 2025, 05:08 PM

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With Palantir / Foundry and no ethical concerns, they can turn the screws on dissent. Possibilities are endless for pressure tactics.

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