Federal intelligence agencies and domestic law enforcement are increasing their focus on anti-technology extremists, according to reports from the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI. These reports indicate a national shift in surveillance efforts aimed at individuals and activities categorized as an emerging threat. This initiative follows the issuance of President Donald Trump's National Security Presidential Memo 7, which directs the Department of Justice to target individuals with beliefs deemed 'anti-American,' 'anti-Christian,' and 'anti-capitalism.' Additionally, Trump's counterterrorism czar, Sebastian Gorka, recently released a counterterrorism strategy identifying left-wing extremists as a top priority for national security.
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US Law Enforcement Identifies Anti-Technology Extremism as a Growing Concern
US federal agencies are ramping up surveillance of anti-technology extremists as part of a broader national security strategy. This follows directives from President Trump aimed at targeting individuals with certain ideological beliefs, including anti-capitalism. The focus on this group reflects growing concerns about the societal impact of technology and AI.
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