From the article it’s not even clear what “virtual worlds” or “web worlds” are being considered. World of Warcraft is not a “web world”, but perhaps that’s just the usual journalistic laziness when differentiating “web” from “internet”.
“Codenamed Reynard it aims to recognise “normal” behaviour in online worlds and home in on anomalous activity.
It is likely to develop tools and techniques for intelligence officers who are hunting terrorists and terror groups on the net or in virtual worlds.”
Hmm. So how exactly will they “establish baselines” when there is no way to eavesdrop on private conversations or guild chats besides subpoenaing Blizzard? Somehow I doubt a “seedling effort” would warrant such legal power. (But then it is the US I suppose).
I find the whole idea quite hilarious to be frank. Imagine the CIA listening to a typical day in the Barrens:
“where is mandriks wief??”
“lol near camp t noob”
“stfu, chuck norris owns u”
“omg, ur momma owns me”
“lol”
“how i mine copper???”
Good luck recognising that “normal behaviour” and finding those wily terrorists!
(Pssst, it’s the undead rogues, I heard them talking about bombing the Pentagon!)
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