US law enforcement tracks AI-enabled terror and anti-datacenter extremism
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A Guardian review of more than 80 federal, state and local law enforcement documents from 2021 to 2026 finds US agencies treating AI both as a tool for terrorists and as a target.
A May 2026 FBI memo says threat actors will likely increase their use of generative AI for attack planning and that built-in safeguards are insufficient against jailbreaking.
The documents also show officers monitoring online opposition to datacenters. Critics say this monitoring could extend to peaceful protest groups.
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- The Guardian · AINewsUS law enforcement tracks AI-enabled terror plots and anti-datacenter extremism
AIA Guardian review of more than 80 federal, state and local law enforcement documents from 2021 to 2026 shows agencies treating AI as both a tool and a target for terrorists. An FBI memo from May 2026 says threat actors will likely increase their use of generative AI for attack planning and that built-in safeguards are insufficient against jailbreaking. The documents also show officers monitoring online opposition to datacenters, which critics say could extend to peaceful protest groups.
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