US Law Enforcement Targets Anti-Tech Extremism

Federal intelligence and law enforcement agencies in the United States, including the United States — United States Department of Homeland Security and the United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation, are expanding their surveillance efforts to target 'anti-technology extremists'. This new focus is documented in over 1,000 pages of unpublished reports obtained by Wired, which highlight concerns about public anger over AI job displacement, attacks on CEOs, and protests against data centers. The initiative follows Donald Trump's National Security Presidential Memo 7, which directs the United States — United States Department of Justice to target 'anti-American', 'anti-Christian', and 'anti-capitalism' beliefs, now extended to include anti-tech sentiment. The United States — New York City Police Department Intelligence Bureau specifically warned of potential civil unrest and 'anti-tech violent extremist activity' in urban areas like United States — New York City due to emergent AI technology. Legal experts, such as Peter H. Reynolds from the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, express concerns that these efforts risk blurring the line between protected dissent and genuine threats. The surveillance includes monitoring online discussions, public meetings, and activist groups, with fusion centers across the country gathering intelligence on alleged threats to data centers.