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‘A driver of political violence’: how the breakneck AI boom is fueling anti-tech extremism
The article highlights a rise in anti-tech extremism linked to the rapid growth of AI, citing incidents like an alleged attack on OpenAI's headquarters and Sam Altman's home, an Italian influencer plotting anti-tech attacks inspired by Ted Kaczynski, and ecofascists referencing 'AI slop' in a deadly mosque attack. A note reading 'NO DATA CENTERS' was found after gunshots were fired at an Indianapolis city councilor's home.
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