For years, posting anonymously online has felt relatively safe. As long as you didn’t reveal your name or personal details, it was difficult for anyone to connect your posts to your real identity.
A new research paper suggests that the assumption may no longer hold up. Researchers have demonstrated that large language models (LLMs) can analyze anonymous posts, extract subtle clues and link those accounts to real people across the internet. The system essentially acts like a digital detective, piecing together fragments of information from writing style, personal references and public profiles.
