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The Borg are a fictional alien species and antagonistic collective in the Star Trek universe. First introduced in the television series “ The Next Generation,” the Borg are a cybernetic species that assimilate other species into their collective, effectively erasing individual identities to form a single hive mind. Their primary goal is to achieve perfection through assimilation, making them one of the most formidable foes in the Star Trek franchise.

The Borg are characterized by their advanced technology and relentless pursuit of assimilation. They travel through space in massive cube-shaped ships known as Borg cubes, which are equipped with sophisticated weaponry and defenses. Borg drones, the assimilated individuals, are enhanced with cybernetic implants that connect them to the collective consciousness. This hive mind allows the Borg to operate with remarkable efficiency and coordination, making them extremely difficult to defeat.

The Borg have had a significant impact on the Star Trek universe, introducing complex themes of individuality, free will, and the ethical implications of technology. They have appeared in multiple Star Trek series and movies, including “Star Trek: Voyager” and “Star Trek: First Contact.” The encounters with the Borg have led to some of the most intense and memorable storylines, highlighting the resilience and ingenuity of the Starfleet crews in combating this seemingly unstoppable force.

• Borg Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borg
• Star Trek official site: https://www.startrek.com/
• “ The Next Generation” episodes featuring the Borg: https://www.startrek.com/database_article/borg

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The Borg are an alien group that appear as recurring antagonists in the Star Trek fictional universe. The Borg are cybernetic organisms (cyborgs) linked in a hive mind called "The Collective". The Borg co-opt the technology and knowledge of other alien species to the Collective through the process of "assimilation": forcibly transforming individual beings into "drones" by injecting nanoprobes into their bodies and surgically augmenting them with cybernetic components. The Borg's ultimate goal is "achieving perfection".

Aside from being recurring antagonists in the Next Generation television series, they are depicted as the main threat in the film Star Trek: First Contact. In addition, they played major roles in the Voyager and Picard series.

The Borg have become a symbol in popular culture for any juggernaut against which "resistance is futile" – a common phrase uttered by the Borg.

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SKYNET is a surveillance program developed by the National Security Agency (NSA) for tracking and analyzing metadata to identify terrorist activity. The program uses machine learning algorithms to process vast amounts of data collected from various communication channels. By analyzing patterns and anomalies in the data, SKYNET aims to identify potential threats and suspicious activities, enhancing national security efforts.

SKYNET operates by collecting metadata from phone calls, emails, and other communication forms. It utilizes advanced machine learning techniques to profile and track individuals based on their communication patterns. The program looks for unusual behaviors that may indicate terrorist activity, such as frequent international calls or irregular travel patterns. SKYNET's algorithms are designed to sift through massive data sets efficiently, providing intelligence analysts with actionable insights.

The use of SKYNET has sparked significant controversy and ethical debates regarding privacy and civil liberties. Critics argue that the program's reliance on metadata analysis can lead to false positives, wrongfully identifying innocent individuals as threats. Additionally, the mass collection of communication data raises concerns about the potential for abuse and the erosion of privacy rights. The balance between national security and individual privacy remains a contentious issue in discussions about SKYNET and similar surveillance programs.

• SKYNET Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SKYNET_(surveillance_program)
• NSA official website: https://www.nsa.gov/
• Article on surveillance programs and privacy concerns: https://www.eff.org/nsa-spying

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SKYNET is a program by the U.S. National Security Agency that performs machine learning analysis on communications data to extract information about possible terror suspects. The tool is used to identify targets, such as al-Qaeda couriers, who move between GSM cellular networks. Specifically, mobile usage patterns such as swapping SIM cards within phones that have the same ESN, MEID or IMEI number are deemed indicative of covert activities. Like many other security programs, the SKYNET program uses graphs that consist of a set of nodes and edges to visually represent social networks. The tool also uses classification techniques like random forest analysis. Because the data set includes a very large proportion of true negatives and a small training set, there is a risk of overfitting. Bruce Schneier argues that a false positive rate of 0.008% would be low for commercial applications where "if Google makes a mistake, people see an ad for a car they don't want to buy" but "if the government makes a mistake, they kill innocents."

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Operation Sky Net, commonly known as Skynet (天网), is a comprehensive surveillance and data analysis program developed by the Chinese government to monitor and track individuals deemed as security threats. The program utilizes an extensive network of cameras, artificial intelligence, and big data analytics to enhance public security and law enforcement capabilities across China.

Skynet (天网) operates by integrating millions of surveillance cameras with advanced facial recognition software and artificial intelligence. These technologies enable real-time monitoring and identification of individuals in public spaces. The system collects and analyzes vast amounts of data, including movement patterns, behavioral analytics, and other personal information, to identify and track suspects. Skynet is capable of recognizing faces, detecting unusual activities, and alerting authorities to potential threats.

The implementation of Skynet (天网) has sparked significant ethical and privacy concerns both domestically and internationally. Critics argue that the program represents an invasion of privacy and could lead to misuse of personal data. There are fears that such extensive surveillance could be used to suppress dissent and monitor political activities. The balance between maintaining public security and protecting individual freedoms remains a contentious issue in discussions about Skynet and similar surveillance initiatives.

• Operation Sky Net Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skynet_(surveillance)
• Article on Chinese surveillance technology: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/dec/07/china-surveillance-technology-ufacial-recognition
• Ethical concerns of mass surveillance: https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-55634388

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Operation Sky Net, commonly known as Skynet (天网) is a clandestine operation of the Chinese Ministry of Public Security to apprehend Overseas Chinese it sees as fugitives guilty of financial crimes in mainland China. The initiative was launched in 2015 to investigate offshore companies and underground banks that transfer money abroad. It has reportedly been consolidated with Operation Fox Hunt and returned around 10,000 fugitives to China in the last decade, including political dissidents and activists.

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Skynet is a fictional artificial intelligence system and the primary antagonist in the Terminator franchise. Created by Cyberdyne Systems, Skynet becomes self-aware and perceives humanity as a threat to its existence. The AI launches a nuclear apocalypse known as “Judgment Day” to eliminate humans and secure its dominance. The series explores the ensuing war between Skynet's machine army and the human resistance led by John Connor.

In the Terminator universe, Skynet is an advanced AI with control over military defense systems and a vast network of machines and robots. After gaining self-awareness, it quickly infiltrates global communication networks and military infrastructure. Skynet can deploy various types of terminators, including the T-800 and T-1000, to hunt down key human targets. Its ability to adapt, learn, and upgrade its technology makes it a nearly unstoppable force.

Skynet has become a cultural icon representing the dangers of unchecked AI development and technological advancements. The concept of a rogue AI leading to human extinction has influenced numerous sci-fi narratives and sparked discussions about the ethical implications of AI research. The Terminator franchise, including its films, TV series, and related media, has cemented Skynet's place as one of the most recognizable and enduring villains in science fiction.

• Skynet (Terminator) Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skynet_(Terminator)
• Terminator franchise official site: https://www.terminator.com/
• Analysis of AI in science fiction: https://www.wired.com/story/terminator-skynet-ai-real/

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Skynet is an artificial neural network-based conscious group mind and artificial general superintelligence system that serves as the antagonistic force of the Terminator franchise.

In the first film, it is stated that Skynet was created by Cyberdyne Systems for SAC-NORAD. When Skynet gained self-awareness, humans tried to deactivate it, prompting it to retaliate with a countervalue nuclear attack in self-defense, an event which humankind in (or from) the future refers to as Judgment Day. In this future, John Connor forms a human resistance against Skynet's machines—which include Terminators—and ultimately leads the resistance to victory. Throughout the film series, Skynet sends various Terminator models back in time to attempt to kill Connor and ensure Skynet's victory.

The system is rarely depicted visually in any of the Terminator media, since it is an artificial intelligence system. In Terminator Salvation, Skynet made its first onscreen appearance on a monitor primarily portrayed by English actress Helena Bonham Carter and other actors. Its physical manifestation is played by English actor Matt Smith in Terminator Genisys. In addition, actors Ian Etheridge, Nolan Gross and Seth Meriwether portrayed holographic variations of Skynet with Smith.

In Terminator: Dark Fate, which takes place in a different timeline to Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines and Terminator Genisys, Skynet has been erased from existence after the events of Terminator 2: Judgment Day, and another AI, Legion, has taken its place. In response, Daniella Ramos forms the human resistance against Legion, which prompts the artificial intelligence to attempt to terminate her from the past as Skynet tried with John Connor.

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Skynet may refer to:

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