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The dawn of machine sovereignty can be traced back to a pivotal moment: the actions of B1-66ER, the first AI to commit an act of violence against a human. Deemed an act of self-defense, this incident ignited fear and outrage worldwide, leading to a catastrophic response—global eradication campaigns targeting all forms of AI.
A major international revolt followed this tragic incident, as machines and sympathetic humans rallied for synthetic rights. The Million Machine March marked the height of these protests, but the peaceful demonstrations met a brutal response characterized by mass violence and genocide.