U.S. internal documents reveal that opposition to data centers and criticism of AI may be monitored as “anti-technology extremism”

U.S. law enforcement and fusion-center materials reportedly frame opposition to data centers and AI as possible “anti-tech extremism.”

The guidance warns of potential unrest and violence, while also flagging nonviolent acts like photography and site-watching as suspicious in some contexts.

Critics say this could widen surveillance of peaceful protest and AI criticism, raising First Amendment and civil-liberties concerns.