US law enforcement is warning of a new phenomenon described as “Anti-Tech Extremism.” According to documents obtained by WIRED, federal authorities are raising the alarm regarding this emerging issue as sentiment against artificial intelligence grows.
The documents highlight that Americans are stewing over specific technological developments. There is a noted concern regarding the “looming risk of job-stealing AI.” Additionally, citizens are expressing frustration over the placement of data centers, specifically the appearance of these facilities “in their back yards.”
In response to these growing tensions, the feds have identified a “new category of threat.” The identification of “Anti-Tech Extremism” marks a shift in how law enforcement is monitoring opposition to technological infrastructure and implementation. The documents obtained by WIRED outline these concerns and the federal response to the changing landscape of public sentiment regarding technology.
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