US Law Enforcement Warns of 'Anti-Tech Extremism' as AI Hatred Grows
Quick Look
- US law enforcement is warning of 'anti-tech extremism' amid growing hatred towards AI, while a bipartisan amendment seeks to end nationwide police license plate tracking.
- Other reports cover ballot seizures, ICE firearms trainer involvement in shootings, hackable robot lawn mowers, cybercrime claims against MyPillow, a controversial State Department office, DHS data demands, AI safety bills, and election officials preparing for ICE presence.
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Why It Matters
US law enforcement is increasingly concerned about 'anti-tech extremism' driven by public anxieties over AI's impact on jobs and the proliferation of data centers. Simultaneously, legislative and governmental actions are raising questions about surveillance, data privacy, and the potential for government overreach.
US Law Enforcement Warns of ‘Anti-Tech Extremism’ as AI Hatred Grows
As Americans stew over the looming risk of job-stealing AI and data centers in their back yards, the feds are raising the alarm about a new category of threat, documents obtained by WIRED show.
Bipartisan Amendment Would End Police License Plate Tracking Nationwide
One line tucked into a federal highway bill would strip funds from cities and states unless they kill their automated plate tracking programs—effectively banning the tech for all but toll collection.
Ballots Have Been Seized Across the US. No One Knows What Will Happen Next
So far this year, authorities have seized or demanded ballots from elections in four states. Experts fear the trend could throw the midterms into chaos unless courts draw a line.
An ICE Firearms Trainer Was Involved in At Least 4 Deadly Shootings
David Norman, a former Phoenix police officer who’s described himself as “a fucking savage,” now runs a company that provided training to Homeland Security’s Special Response Teams.
Hackable Robot Lawn Mower Unlocks a New Nightmare
Plus: Meta officially kills encrypted Instagram DMs, the Trump administration targets “violent left wing extremists,” leaked documents reveal Russia's school for elite hackers, and more.
Cybercrime Crew Claims It Hacked Mike Lindell’s MyPillow
Plus: A ransomware group is now stealing data in person, BusPatrol wants to hand its license plate surveillance data to the cops, and more.
The State Department Really Doesn’t Want to Talk About the Office of Remigration
The office was created a year ago and seemingly named for a far right European plan to expel minorities and immigrants from Western nations. It now works, a source says, with little to no oversight.
DHS Demanded Google Surrender Data on Canadian’s Activity, Location Over Anti-ICE Posts
Using a 1930s trade law, Homeland Security targeted the man—who hasn’t entered the US in more than a decade—following posts on X condemning the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
There’s a Long-Shot Proposal to Protect California Workers From AI
California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer is proposing a new jobs guarantee for workers displaced by artificial intelligence.
Election Officials Are Getting Ready for ICE to Show Up at the Polls
The Trump administration keeps threatening to send federal agents to oversee elections. State and local officials are preparing, and even gaming out what happens if they're arrested.
Illinois Lawmakers Just Passed America’s Strongest AI Safety Bill
The bill requires companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google to have third parties confirm they’re following safety standards. Illinois governor JB Pritzker says he’ll sign it.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Courts will likely establish legal precedents regarding the seizure of ballots and the limits of government surveillance powers.
Likely · Within months
Illinois's AI safety bill will serve as a model for other states, leading to more AI regulation.
Very likely · Within years
The bipartisan amendment to end police license plate tracking will face significant debate and potential lobbying efforts.
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- What specific groups constitute 'anti-tech extremists'?
- What are the full implications of the bipartisan amendment on police license plate tracking?
- What is the exact nature and oversight of the State Department's Office of Remigration?
- How will courts rule on ballot seizure cases and their impact on upcoming elections?
