A group of six masked people vandalized the Southeast Madison Street office of the co-working space Kiln at about 6:45 pm on Thursday, in full view of diners at nearby restaurants and food carts. Fliers left behind at Kiln’s office suggested Kiln was targeted for hosting an artificial intelligence networking event.

The Utah-based co-working company’s Portland clients include AI-related groups like AI Portland, a social organization that gathers tech workers and enthusiasts, and regularly holds meet-ups in Kiln’s Southeast Portland space.

The incident appears to coincide with AI Portland’s Summer Soiree event held last night. The networking event, which began at 6 pm, was organized for AI professionals and fans to nerd out over data and algorithms.

The half dozen individuals—who also wor

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