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Why data sleuths are archiving the Jeffrey Epstein files: ‘We want to provide some clarity’
Tommy Carstensen oversees one of the most sophisticated archives of Epstein materials, while Tristan Lee’s database allows searches of faces who appear in the files
TL;DR
- Tommy Carstensen, a data scientist, has created a sophisticated archive of Jeffrey Epstein materials, including interactive graphics and a facial recognition tool.
- Tristan Lee, founder of Decoherence Media, launched a searchable database of faces found in the Epstein files, using facial recognition technology.
- These projects were motivated by the US Department of Justice's missed deadline for releasing unclassified Epstein files and a desire to provide clarity on Epstein's network.
- Researchers are applying technical analysis to the Epstein files to extract information not readily available in raw data dumps.
- Concerns about facial recognition technology's reliability and potential for surveillance were considered, with efforts made to ensure accuracy and address bias.
- The archives aim to help journalists, researchers, and the public understand who was part of Epstein's social circle and how elite networks operate.
- Efforts are being made to protect victims' identities, with sensitive information redacted and takedown requests from survivors being addressed.
- Groups like Distributed Denial of Secrets (DDoS) are carefully managing access to sensitive Epstein emails, providing them only to vetted researchers and journalists.