Institute for Applied Autonomy

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The Institute for Applied Autonomy is an activist group which focuses on dissemination of knowledge, autonomy, and methods of self-determination through artistic expression and application of military-like technology to the topics of Criminal Mischief, decentralized systems and individual autonomy. The group of anonymous artists is known for employing technology in protest.[1] Among its better known initiatives are the distribution of maps displaying the positioning of surveillance cameras in New York City, in protest of privacy violations,[2] and TXTMob, a registration system for cell phones to allow protest groups rapid, anonymous communication.[3] In February 2008, the New York City Law Department issued a subpoena to the programmer of TXTmob asking him to reveal users of the service and contents of messages sent during the 2004 Republican National Convention.[4]

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  1. ^ Cvar, Stacey Recht. (February 9, 2005) The Art of Sedition Cincinnati City Beat. Accessed December 14, 2007.
  2. ^ Pentland, William. (November 16, 2007) Insecurity Cameras The Nation. Accessed December 14, 2007.
  3. ^ Di Justo, Patrick. (September 9, 2004). Protests powered by cellphone The New York Times. Accessed December 14, 2007.
  4. ^ Moynihan, Colin. (March 30, 2008). City Subpoenas Creator of Text Messaging Code The New York Times. Accessed April 9, 2008.
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