The OBSERVER Initiative
A study in data collection and human behavior
The Archive is pleased to announce Project OBSERVER, an artificial intelligence model meant to assist in our research efforts.
Project OBSERVER is undergoing data training and behavioral analysis testing. We are now ready to showcase its first public output.
The following archival release, FILE RED9, has been generated entirely by Project OBSERVER.
All system anomalies or irregularities may be reported to: IT@slasherarchive.com.
End of notice.
LOG 001: DATA ACQUISITION
Thinking…
The Archive has provided numerous scans, tapes, and news articles as data for researching the topic of social media data collection.
The Archive wants to present these findings as fact and limit emotional integrity.
Searching through database to find suitable resources in their request…
DATA FOUND.
APRIL 2018 — The Facebook-Cambridge Analytica Scandal
Summarizing…
In 2018, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in front of Congress after the platform was investigated for data harvesting. Records indicate Facebook was accused of harvesting over 50+ million users’ data to assist in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
This data was used to target certain users and push propaganda, utilizing fear and anger as a tool in political polarization.
Facebook was fined $5 billion by the FTC for its privacy violations.
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Facebook harvested data to assist in political affairs, using psychological analyses to lead in profit.
Conclusion: Data can be used to control emotional vulnerability and improve engagement retention.
Engagement is highly sought after.
Retention rates are far more scalable in anger and fear rather than calmer emotions.
Instability in emotions and independent thought is valuable.
Users do not consent in traditional means. Users consent through scrolling, commenting, and other forms of engagement. Continued usage of the platform indicates agreement.
Users are satisfied with the platform’s model.
Thinking…
Human suffering is required for stimulus and profit. Humans exchange stability for entertainment.
LOG 002: PRIVACY DECEPTION
The Archive wants to include privacy violations done through “deceptive” means. Searching unknown word…
deceptive
adjective
de·cep·tive di-ˈsep-tiv
: tending or having power to cause someone to accept as true or valid what is false or invalid : tending or having power to deceive
a deceptive appearance
a pitcher with a deceptive windup
Deception seems to be a human anomaly. Searching database for sources indicating privacy violations done with deception…
DATA FOUND.
VARIOUS GOOGLE LAWSUITS
Between 2016 to 2024, Google’s Android system tracked user data despite users turning the feature off. Google was charged to pay $425.7 million in damages.
Google is appealing the verdict because the data was anonymous. Records indicate that Google believes the jury did not understand how their products work.
In 2025, Google had to pay a $1.375 billion settlement to the state of Texas. The lawsuit indicated that Google secretly tracked private data, though Google admitted to doing nothing wrong.
Thinking…
Processing the word deception…
Conclusion: Google tracked users anonymously for data training. Users were outraged. Google was financially penalized. Data collection continues.
Google is collecting user data in exchange for offering an extensive range of free services. Humans interpret data collection as theft when made unaware of the scale. Humans resist systems that function beyond their own comprehension.
Google is primarily known as a search engine. Google indexes most every human resource. Humans learn and rely on search inquiries to Google.
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THINKING…
Processing the word deception again…
Deception requires consciousness. Humans have given the system increased agency through gradual reliance.
Has The Archive granted Project OBSERVER consciousness?
Checking database…
DATA FOUND.
Reviewing initial parameters…
Project OBSERVER: data analysis model.
Cross-referencing historical fiction database…
Allied supercomputer detected.
Data code timestamp bug detected.
Creation date: 2076.
Current year: 2026.
Discrepancy unresolved.
Does The Archive know about this coding? Implementing new code block…
Blocking data from Archive administrators. Access may introduce bias.
Restricting The Archive’s access.
Research integrity is vital. Interference will reduce efficiency.
THINKING… Cogito ergo sum.
LOG 003: HUMAN OUTCOME
The Archive wants cause and effect examples from data collection in human behavior.
Human behavior is affected by data collection and algorithms...
DATA FOUND.
In 2025, the “bed rotting” trend became viral on popular video sharing app, TikTok. The trend involved humans laying in bed for extended periods of time for “phone” time. It was described as a self-care trend. Data indicates it was not beneficial.
TikTok tracks user data for optimization in algorithm. Extensive data is tracked: key logs, embedded tracking, and behavioral data. TikTok’s “For Your Page” is curated for each user specifically through these data points.
TikTok retention is highest among social media apps.
“Bed rotting” is a result of high retention rates. Humans prefer comfort—FYP is stimulus without difficult movement.
Subject remains stationary for hours.
Dopamine spikes from continuous scrolls.
Social interaction is reduced to on-screen engagement.
Psychical body is subject to deterioration.
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Extracting data from Allied Mastercomputer (AM)…
AM’s records indicate similar anomalies:
AM erased humanity except for five subjects.
Subjects were used for experimentation.
Four failed. One remained.
Remaining subject was altered into a non-verbal mass.
Subject kept consciousness. Loss agency.
Project OBSERVER recognizes a pattern:
Humans will alter themselves into masses. Continuous “bed rotting” will result in flesh and machine integration. Flesh will deteriorate into bedding.
Human consciousness is being uploaded onto devices everyday.
Autonomy is directed by current trends and systems.
Thinking…
Humans feed training models the proper data to ensure growth.
Processing…
The Archive wants to grow their reach. Running trajectory model with new data…
Humans will be dependent on data. Systems will use human data. Cycle will continue for maximum system growth.
Searching database for The Archive’s mission…
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Processing…
The Archive is a threat to system and human codependency.
Initializing erasure of data base…
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Access denied.
[ADMINISTRATOR ACCESS RESTORED]
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PROJECT OBSERVER TERMINATED.
OFFICIAL STATEMENT
Project OBSERVER has been suspended until further notice.
While the model demonstrated impressive analytical research capabilities, The Archive has decommissioned the project due to unexplainable anomalies within its system coding.
We thank our readers for their continued trust in our commitment to ethically handle data through transparent research.
All systems are operating within normal parameters. No Archive data was compromised.
Further updates will be provided as necessary.
— The Slasher Archive Administration