US law enforcement warns of “anti-tech extremism” as AI hatred grows
Ars Technica AI·6d ago·Regulation
Documents obtained by WIRED show US intelligence and law enforcement agencies circulating reports on a new category described as anti-technology violent extremism. The concern comes amid protests over data centers, fear of AI-driven job loss, and threats involving tech infrastructure or executives. Civil liberties experts warn the category may be broad enough to chill lawful protest and criticism.