Using radical theory and criticism to transition from theoretical discourse into direct praxis/action in liberation struggles.
The ASRG emerged from the field of and aligns itself with wider movements for social autonomy. By positioning itself against "fascist techno-solutionism," the group seeks to build a collective "counter-intelligence" that empowers communities to constrain or disable technologies that reinforce inequality or surveillance. algorithmic sabotage research group %28asrg%29
She reached for the keyboard, not the kill switch. Using radical theory and criticism to transition from
ASRG researchers uncovered a pattern where a major ridesharing platform’s algorithm would systematically place a driver into a "geo-loop"—a set of virtual boundaries that caused the driver to receive identical, unprofitable trip requests for hours. The ASRG proved this wasn't a bug but was triggered by a hidden counter that activated after a driver rejected three consecutive trips. The fix required a complete overhaul of the platform's idle-state logic. She reached for the keyboard, not the kill switch
The Algorithmic Sabotage Research Group does not seek to break machines. We seek to make them break safely . In a world where a line of code can deny a life-saving medical claim or approve a predatory loan, the ability to induce a graceful, reversible failure is a fundamental civic right.
: Mentioned in contexts like the "Resisting AI Solutionism" workshops and academic "Monthly Reads" lists.