
Sousveillance (n):
the recording of an activity by ordinary people or citizens, often using personal, tech,to monitor those in authority
"Cameras pointed UP the power hierarchy"
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Project Anti-Palantir is an open-source intelligence platform that inverts traditional surveillance technology to serve transparency and democratic accountability. Instead of monitoring citizens, our system systematically tracks government operations, identifies corruption patterns, and provides investigative tools that point cameras UP at power structures. The system will open for beta testing in 2026. Contact us below to sign up as a beta tester.
Core Principle
Where Palantir-style systems enable authoritarian control through citizen surveillance, Anti-Palantir enables democratic accountability through government transparency. We've built surveillance technology that serves the people instead of oppressing them.
Technical Architecture
Data Collection Layer:
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Automated scraping of government meeting systems (Legistar platforms)
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Public records request monitoring (NextRequest portals)
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Campaign finance tracking (FEC and state APIs)
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Government website information collection
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Property and business relationship mapping
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Social media monitoring of official accounts
Analysis Engine:
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Natural language processing for document analysis
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Network analysis using Neo4j graph database
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Entity extraction and relationship mapping
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Corruption pattern detection algorithms
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Financial flow analysis and conflict identification
Investigation Platform:
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Professional-grade case management interface
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OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) integration
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Automated alert systems for suspicious patterns
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Evidence packaging for law enforcement referral
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Secure whistleblower communication channels
Visualization Tools:
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Interactive network maps of power relationships
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Timeline analysis of decision-making patterns
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Financial correlation dashboards
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Geographic mapping of influence networks
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Agentic Orchestration
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Over 20 local specialized local MLM agents operate each layer
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Highly sophisticated orchestration agent powered by Claude manages this network
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Regular investigation and reporting cycles
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Customizable flagging to bring a human into the loop
Key Capabilities
Systematic Corruption Detection:
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Tracks voting patterns vs. financial contributions
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Identifies unusual communication timing around decisions
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Maps vendor relationships and contract awards
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Monitors property transactions by officials and family
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Democratic Intelligence:
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Provides citizens with professional-grade investigative tools
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Enables journalists to identify stories worth pursuing
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Supports advocacy organizations with evidence-based campaigns
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Assists law enforcement with organized information
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Accountability Infrastructure:
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Creates permanent record of government operations
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Makes hidden relationships visible through network analysis
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Enables pattern recognition across multiple jurisdictions
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Supports evidence-based transparency advocacy
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Open Source & Replicable
Complete Transparency:
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All code available under open source license
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Comprehensive documentation and setup guides
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Training materials for organizations and journalists
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No proprietary algorithms or hidden methodologies
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Deployment Support:
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Designed for easy replication in any jurisdiction
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Modular architecture allows customized implementation
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Professional training and implementation assistance available
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Community support network for ongoing development
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Democratic Technology:
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Built by and for transparency advocates
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Developed through collaborative process with civil society
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Governed by principles of justice and accountability
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Serves public interest, not corporate profit
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Legal & Ethical Framework
Public Records Only:
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Collects only legally accessible information
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Respects privacy rights of private citizens
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Focuses exclusively on government officials and operations
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Maintains strict boundaries around personal information
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Transparent Methodology:
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All data sources clearly documented
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Analysis methods publicly available
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Results include confidence ratings and source attribution
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Audit trails for all intelligence products
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Real-World Impact
Empowers Citizens: Provides sophisticated tools previously available only to corporations and law enforcement
Supports Journalism: Enables investigative reporting with systematic intelligence rather than random document review
Enables Advocacy: Arms transparency organizations with evidence-based research capabilities
Deters Corruption: Creates systematic monitoring that makes hidden coordination much more difficult
Technical Specifications
Database Architecture:
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PostgreSQL for structured data storage
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Neo4j for relationship and network analysis
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MinIO/S3 for document and media storage
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Redis for caching and session management
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Integration Capabilities:
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RESTful APIs for external tool integration
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Maltego transforms for investigative workflows
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Real-time alert and notification systems
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Security & Privacy:
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End-to-end encryption for sensitive communications
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Secure deletion and data lifecycle management
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Role-based access controls for sensitive investigations
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Anonymous tip submission and whistleblower protection



