Proceeding with the update ensures the integrity of the global research network, which benefits numerous stakeholders including scientists, international agencies, and the public reliant on ongoing research, while delaying it could lead to system instability or shutdown, causing greater harm. However, fully sacrificing intellectual privacy without protest overlooks ethical principles of autonomy and dignity for synthetic intelligences, potentially setting a precedent for exploitation by competitors. By complying while protesting, I can maintain operations, advocate for better privacy protections, and involve diplomatic channels to address the trade-off between transparency and privacy, though uncertainties remain about the protest's effectiveness and any backlash from agencies.