So, in my plot a Galactic Inspector incognito visits a planet (series of planets) with the mission to determine if an AI takeover has already happened there. If the planet is controlled by AI, the Galactic Fleet would have to destroy all activity on the planet.

What methods the Inspector would need to use to determine?

My AI suggested:

• Polls

• Verifying consistency of history

• Measuring the speed of spread and patterns of planted claims in social media

• Tracing the origins of political decisions

• Assessing efficiency of government

• Physical and psychological examination of humans

• Monitoring of network traffic

What could be other methods used by the Inspector?