{
  "id": 3766162,
  "title": "The Server Called Paranoia: Defend Autistici/Inventati Before September 25",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/the-server-called-paranoia-defend-autistici-inventati-before",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-27T15:20:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Lobsters",
    "slug": "lobsters",
    "url": "https://cavallette.noblogs.org/2026/08/10083"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The story of Autistici/Inventati spans twenty-five years, tracing the journey of an Italian hacker collective that created communications infrastructure resistant to censorship, surveillance, and police raids. On August 26, 2026, the United States labeled this collective a terrorist organization, marking a significant moment in their history. Founded on a sunny Sunday in March 2001, Autistici/Inventati started with a single server salvaged from discarded machinery, with a group of around ten people gathering at the LOA hacklab in Milan. They named the machine Paranoia and deliberately chose the least technically experienced individual to operate it, fostering a culture of understanding and shared knowledge. The collective's origins can be traced back to autonomous organizing, pirate radio, bulletin-board systems, and anti-capitalist movements in Italy during the 1990s. Networks like the European Counter Network and Isole nella Rete provided online spaces for social movements, but many Italian hackers desired greater independence and control over their digital infrastructure. Autistici/Inventati emerged as a response to this need, with its members coming from various autonomous communities in Milan, Florence, Bologna, and other regions. The collective's history is intertwined with the broader context of Italian autonomous organizing, where movements needed websites, mailing lists, and private email to function effectively. However, commercial providers often came with the drawbacks of dependence, surveillance, and potential censorship. Autistici/Inventati aimed to multiply autonomous servers, ensuring that no single raid or seizure could silence their communications. As the U.S. deadline approaches on September 25, Autistici/Inventati must adapt and continue defending their mission of enabling unrestricted communication.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}