A/I shuts down – Stay human
A/I is Closing: A Plea to Stay Human
We are not terrorists.
The autistici.org platform has always functioned as an infrastructure of dissent. On September 6, 2026, we reached a breaking point. Upon discovering that we had been branded as a global terrorist organization, we vowed to resist for as long as viable options existed to maintain our position.
For years, we have taken immense pride in building and safeguarding an autonomous, politically engaged, and privacy-centric infrastructure.
The Weight of Responsibility
Our primary duty is the protection of our users, the architects of the human networks we depend on, and the global community that has offered us unwavering solidarity. We cannot justify a conflict that exposes these individuals to the whims of fascists, autocrats, or agencies operating outside the law.
The risk is too high. When the mere association with our work can trigger severe financial or legal retaliation against our loved ones and associates, we are left with no other alternative.
The Current State of Affairs
| What we provided | What we now face |
|---|---|
| Secure digital tools | Extra-legal persecution |
| Non-commercial infrastructure | Global terrorist designation |
| Privacy-friendly networks | Disproportionate repression |
The Decision to Discontinue
The Autistici/Inventati collective is officially shutting down. All services will be terminated shortly.
There is no simple way to convey this news. While every single day we remained operational after August 26, 2026, felt like a triumph, the time has come to stop. We have no interest in heroic gestures or becoming martyrs; we ask for no sacrifices from anyone.
The Logic of our Exit
In today's political climate, the gap between reality and official allegations has widened. We can express this disproportionate nature of repression mathematically:
Because of this, we can no longer fulfill our core mission of providing secure, non-commercial tools.
Final Instructions
It is time to shift your focus from the digital to the physical.
- Power down your computers.
- Leave your house.
- Engage in the struggle.
- Embrace one another.
- Keep smiling.
Technical Note: We will soon provide specific guidance on how to archive your websites, mailboxes, and blog content. You might see commands similar to this for your backups:
# Example backup command
tar -cvzf backup_autistici_data.tar.gz /home/user/web_content
Warning: Please be aware that the autistici.org domain was previously rendered unreachable without warning. It is highly probable that similar, unpredictable outages will occur in the coming days.