Authorities arrest programmers disrupting AI development

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Police in Moscow arrested twelve computer programmers. They worked secretly for five years in a science institute.

These people stopped work on new Russian artificial intelligence. They used Western computer programs that were not good.

A minister said they worked for American spies. These bad programs were also very dangerous for the country.

A very old scientist noticed their strange anti-state comments. He reported his worries to the police department.

The police found out his information was completely true. Now, all these people are in jail and face long sentences.

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How many computer programmers were arrested in Moscow?

Twelve computer programmers were arrested.

What did the programmers stop working on?

They stopped work on new Russian artificial intelligence.

Who reported the programmers to the police?

A very old scientist reported them to the police.

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