Philadelphia Police Surveillance Targets AI Data Center Critics on Social Media
By
Matt Sledge, Sam Biddle
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Summary
A confidential law enforcement bulletin obtained by The Intercept reveals that a Philadelphia fusion center is monitoring social media posts critical of AI data centers, categorizing critics as potential "domestic violent extremists." The surveillance targets Americans speaking out against AI infrastructure, with police scanning for "First Amendment activity" that they claim could escalate into physical violence against data centers. The document suggests a broad range of ideological groups, from white supremacists to anarchists, are being watched for their anti-AI data center rhetoric.
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A fusion center in Philadelphia combed through spicy internet comments from AI critics and concluded there is a growing risk of physical violence against data centers from 'domestic violent extremists,' ranging from white supremacists to anarchists.
Domestic violent extremists (DVEs) are likely interested in targeting artificial intelligence (AI) data centers, posing a physical and cyber threat.
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