

730: Nury Turkel | A Witness to China's Uyghur Genocide
Sep 27, 2022
Nury Turkel, a human rights attorney and author of 'No Escape: The True Story of China's Genocide of the Uyghurs', sheds light on the harrowing realities faced by the Uyghurs in China. He discusses the chilling use of AI by the Chinese Communist Party to target innocuous behaviors, leading to mass arrests. Turkel reveals the tragic stories of Uyghur families deported from abroad and the exploitation of their labor in global supply chains. His insights highlight the urgent call for awareness and ethical considerations regarding consumer choices.
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Mass Arrests Using AI
- 17,000 Uyghurs were arrested in 10 days using AI.
- This highlights the CCP's use of technology for repression.
Preemptive Policing
- The CCP uses AI to identify potential "criminals" based on everyday behaviors.
- These include growing a beard, owning a Quran, or using the "wrong" door.
Reasons for Arrest
- Having a beard, possessing a Quran, or using the back door too often can lead to arrest.
- This demonstrates the absurdity and intrusiveness of the CCP's criteria.