Philadelphia Police Surveillance Targets AI Critics on Social Media, Leaked Document Shows
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Matt Sledge, Sam Biddle
A baker's-dozen of insight crammed into one ring.
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 data centers, with police scanning for "First Amendment activity" that opposes AI infrastructure. The document warns of a growing risk of physical violence from groups ranging from white supremacists to anarchists, though the primary activity being tracked appears to be online commentary and criticism.
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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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